SERVICE AWARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM - Best Value Bid

The County of Kern sought vendors to provide a "Service Award Recognition Program" through a Best Value Bid process. However, the bid was canceled due to changes in the County's employment terms and conditions. The program was intended to recognize and reward employees, but it is no longer in place. Key aspects of the bid included a Best Value Bid process with minimum specifications and a evaluation of 'best value' criteria. • The bid was canceled on December 14, 2021, due to the acceptance of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees' International Union, Local 521. • The Service Award program is no longer in place for the County of Kern. • Vendors were required to submit four copies of their Best Value Bid response, including separator pages. • The bid process utilized a 'Best Value' process, which required vendors to meet minimum specifications and demonstrate their 'best value' criteria.