Opportunity

Kern Public Purchase #PR2600736

Kern County Solicits Bids for New CAT 320 Excavator or Equivalent

Posted

June 04, 2026

Respond By

June 11, 2026

Identifier

PR2600736

NAICS

423810

Kern County Public Works Department is seeking bids for a new excavator for its operations. - Government Buyer: - Kern County Public Works Department (Bakersfield, CA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Caterpillar (CAT) is specified as the OEM, but equivalent models from other manufacturers are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) new and unused CAT 320 excavator with thumb, or equivalent - No specific part numbers provided - Equipment must be delivered to 5438 Victor Street, Bakersfield, CA - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be new and unused - Vendors must submit a completed Comply/Exception Sheet and Quotation Request Form - Strict adherence to submission instructions and deadlines is required - Equivalent models from other OEMs are allowed, not limited to CAT - Evaluation will be based on compliance with requirements and price

Description

The County of Kern is inviting bids for one new and unused CAT 320 excavator with thumb, or equivalent, to be delivered to Bakersfield, CA. Vendors must complete and return the Comply/Exception Sheet and Quotation Request Form with their response. Bids can be submitted online or as sealed bids by June 11, 2026, 11:00 AM PST. The county will evaluate all timely responses to determine the best match for specifications and price.

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