# Kern Public Purchase #PR2702483

Kern County Solicitation for Three CAT 320 Excavators with Thumbs or Equivalent

**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** PR2702483
**NAICS:** 423810

Kern County is seeking three new excavators for delivery in Bakersfield, California.
- **Buyer:** County of Kern, through Kern County Purchasing.
- **OEM:** **CAT** is the specified equipment brand; equivalent equipment is acceptable.
- **Requested equipment:** Three new and unused CAT 320 excavators equipped with thumbs, or equivalent machines with thumbs.
- **Delivery location:** Bakersfield, California.

### Description

The County of Kern invites bids for three new and unused CAT 320 excavators with thumbs, or equivalent, for delivery in Bakersfield, California. Bidders must complete and return the Comply/Exception Sheet and Quotation Request Form, including the Vendor Information portion. Responses may be submitted online through Public Purchase or as sealed bids; faxed and emailed responses are not allowed, and late bids will be rejected. The response deadline is November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PST.

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