When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 29, 2026.

It was issued by Community Action Partnership Of Kern. The work is located in Bakersfield, California, United States; Shafter, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Licensed architectural firm with public-sector project experience. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams and sub-consultants. Experience serving as prime consultant and single point of accountability. Strong background in city plan check, permitting, and regulatory approvals. Demonstrated success with stakeholder presentations and phase-gate project delivery. Capability to maintain audit-ready documentation for grants and public funding compliance. Familiarity with California municipal requirements and local agency coordination.

Architectural Services (Due August 11, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Bakersfield, California, United States; Shafter, California, United StatesPosted: July 16th, 2026Deadline: August 11th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Bakersfield, California is requesting architectural services to lead and coordinate a full design team, permitting process, and project delivery. The selected firm will manage multidisciplinary design, stakeholder presentations, scheduling, and documentation for grant reporting and audits.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified, licensed architectural firm
Must assemble and manage a team of licensed sub-consultants including Structural, Mechanical/Plumbing, Civil, and Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineer must have current California Professional Engineer license
Electrical Engineer must have completed at least three commercial, institutional, or community-use microgrid projects in California
Electrical Engineer must have demonstrated experience with PG&E Rule 21 interconnection applications
Firm must have completed at least two institutional, civic, or community-use building projects in California within the past seven years
Must provide a project schedule demonstrating a credible path to City of Shafter Building Department plan approval by January 15, 2027
Must maintain insurance coverage including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 Professional Liability
Must have financial capacity to carry up to 45 days of costs incurred between invoice submission and payment receipt

TIMELINE

July 14th, 2026: RFP Released to public

July 29th, 2026: Due date for Vendor Questions

July 31st, 2026: Responses to Vendor questions emailed to Vendors

August 11th, 2026: Proposals Due by 2:00 p.m.

August 26th, 2026: Notification of Award

January 15th, 2027: Target for City of Shafter Building Department plan approval

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 29th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Community Action Partnership Of Kern

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Bakersfield, California is seeking architectural services for a project requiring comprehensive design leadership and coordination. The selected vendor will be responsible for managing the full design team, including all sub-consultants, and serving as the single point of contact with overall accountability for project delivery.

Scope of work includes coordinating design across all disciplines to ensure integration and consistency, facilitating agency and stakeholder presentations at each project phase gate, maintaining the project schedule, and delivering each phase on time. The consultant will also lead the City plan check and permit process through final approval and maintain project documentation sufficient for agency grant reporting and audit purposes.

All questions related to the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 29, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 29, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Community Action Partnership Of Kern. The work is located in Bakersfield, California, United States; Shafter, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Licensed architectural firm with public-sector project experience
Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams and sub-consultants
Experience serving as prime consultant and single point of accountability
Strong background in city plan check, permitting, and regulatory approvals
Demonstrated success with stakeholder presentations and phase-gate project delivery
Capability to maintain audit-ready documentation for grants and public funding compliance
Familiarity with California municipal requirements and local agency coordination

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