Request for Proposals (RFPs)
CURRENT RFPs
KERN MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN BUILD SERVICES
NEW LABORATORY BUILDING AND MAIN BUILDING REMODEL PROJECT
The District invites firms (“Proposers” or “Design Build Entity”) to submit proposals to provide Design Build services to the District for the remodeling of the existing main office building, removal of an existing mobile trailer (the “trailer office”) and construction of a new Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2) laboratory and office building (“Project”).
The District will conduct an in-depth evaluation of the proposals submitted and may conduct interviews to determine the most qualified Proposer for the Project. This RFP along with the proposal of the selected Design-Build entity will be included in the Contract for the Project following award.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Format and Contact
Proposers must submit an emailed electronic pdf of the proposal by 5pm PST on July 31, 2025, addressed as follows:
Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District
Attn: La Thao, District Manager
The RFP response should include a statement signed by an owner, officer or authorized agent of the Proposer, acknowledging and accepting the terms and conditions of this RFP.
Proposals received late will not be given consideration. The Proposer is responsible to ensure that the proposal is received by the specified RFP deadline. The District will not be responsible for late or incomplete responses due to mistakes or delays of the Proposer. Proposers are responsible for reading this entire RFP and all attachments and exhibits before submitting a Proposal.
Proposers should seek clarification of any requirements that they do not fully understand. All inquiries regarding interpretation of the RFP shall be directed to La Thao lathao@kernmosquito.com for District review and comment. Such inquiries must be submitted in writing no later than 5pm on July 25, 2025, and questions will be answered in writing. The District doesn’t assume responsibility for verbal instructions or answers to inquiries, unless and until they have been confirmed in writing.
Kern Mosquito Vector Control District RFP_DESIGN BUILD SERVICES_Final.pdfVirtual Conference Link.pdfExhibit B - Schematic Design Package Design Guidelines and Specifications - Basis of Design.pdfExhibit B - Schematic Design Package Design Guidelines and Specifications - Schematic Design Plan.pdfExhibit C - Trailer Asbestos Survey.pdfExhibit C - Trailer LBP Survey.pdfExhibit D - Office Building Asbestos Survey.pdfExhibit D - Office Building LBP Survey.pdfExhibit E - Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment.pdfExhibit F - Septic Report.pdf
PAST RFPs
KERN MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SCHEMATIC DESIGN SERVICES NEW LABORATORY BUILDING AND MAIN BUILDING REMODEL PROJECT
The District invites design firms ("Proposers") to submit proposals to provide schematic design services to the District for the remodeling of the main office building, removal of an existing mobile trailer (the "trailer office") and construction of a new Biosafety Levels 2 (BSL 2) laboratory with additional office space ("Project").
The District will conduct an in-depth evaluation of the proposals submitted and may conduct interviews to determine the most qualified Proposer for the Project. This RFP along with the proposal of the selected design firm will be included in the Contract for the Project following award. The Project budget will be disclosed during the Project pre-proposal conference.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Proposers must submit an emailed electronic pdf of the proposal by 5pm PST on February 4, 2025 address as follows:
Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District
Attn: La Thao, District Manager
lathao@kernmosquito.com
The RFP response should include a statement signed by an owner, officer or authorized agent of the Proposer, acknowledging and accepting the terms and conditions of this RFP.
Proposals received late will not be given consideration. The Proposer is responsible to ensure that the proposal is received by the specified RFP deadline. The District will not be responsible for late or incomplete responses due to mistakes or delays of the Proposer. Proposers are responsible for reading this entire RFP and all attachments and exhibits before submitting a Proposal.
Proposers should seek clarification of any requirements that they do not fully understand. All inquiries regarding interpretation of the RFP shall be directed to La Thao lathao@kernmosquito.com for District review and comment. Such inquiries must be submitted in writing no later than 5 business days before the Proposal due date, and questions will be answered in writing. The District doesn’t assume responsibility for verbal instructions or answers to inquiries, unless and until they have been confirmed in writing.
Kern Mosquito Vector Control District RFP for Schematic Design Services.pdfExhibit D - As-Builts and Existing Property Information.pdfAddendumNo.1.pdfPreProposalSiteVisit_SignIn.pdf