1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into by and between PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., a California Corp. ("SUB-AWARDEE") as one of the Grant recipients funded by the California Employment Development Department ("EDD") in partnership with the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development ("GO -Biz") to implement and complete the Grant Activities and budget set forth in Attachment A and in compliance with the Fiscal Agent Contract set forth in Attachment B , both n ot attached bu t incorporated by reference herein, and CITY OF BAKERSFIELD , a California charter city and municipal corporation (“SUBRECIPIENT” and “CITY” herein ) of the Grant awarded to Project Development Solutions. For identification purposes only, this MOU is dated December 1, 2025.
Sub-Awardee and Sub -recipient may be referred to herein as “Party,” and collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (“Kern CCD” or “DISTRICT”) was awarded Contract# M101619-7100 by EDD to act as the Fiscal Agent for the Kern Region of the Grant ("Fiscal Agent Contract"); and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Agent Contract was modified by agreement of the parties on February 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2025, the DISTRICT published Request for Proposals DO 250409 ("RFP") requesting parties interested in participating in the California Jobs First Catalyst Fund Grant ("Grant") to submit applications for possible award of Grant funds up to a total of Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000); and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT received forty- three (43) applications for Grant funds from organizations within the Kern Region; and
WHEREAS, SUB-AWARDEE submitted a response to the RFP on April 9, 2025, and was selected by the Kern Coalition ("Conveners") to receive a Grant in the amount of $1,032,320.00; and
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HEREAS, as part of SUB-AWARDEE’s response to the RFP, CITY was identified as a project partner responsible for implementation of designated components of the approved scope of work; and WHEREAS, SUB-AWARDEE hereby allocates to CITY a subaward in a not-to-exceed amount of Two Hundre d Forty-Five Thousand dollars ($245,000.00) (the sub-award amount) for performance of CITY ’s approved S cope of Work and deliverables as described in Exhibit A (Scope of Work) and Exhibit B (Budget) attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein .
CITY acknowledges and agrees that total reimbursable costs shall not exceed the sub-award amount, and SUB-AWARDEE shall have no obligation to reimburse CITY for any costs in excess of the sub-award amount; and
WHEREAS, DISTRICT and SUB-AWARDEE entered into a Memorandum of Understanding Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 2 (“Master MOU”) effective December 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, DISTRICT and SUB-AWARDEE each desire to implement the program(s) Scope of Work set forth in SUB-AWARDEE's response to the RFP designed to foster job creation, workforce development, and sustainable economic growth within Kern County in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Grant, the RFP and the Master MOU; and
WHEREAS, SUB-AWARDEE and SUBRECIPIENT partnered to respond to RFP, and SUBRECIPIENT desires to implement specific portions of the SUB -AWARDEE’s Scope of Work set forth in SUB -AWARDEE’s response to the RFP designed to foster job creation, workforce development and sustainable economic growth within Kern County in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Grant, the RFP, Master MOU and this MOU.
NOW THEREFORE, SUB-AWARDEE and SUBRECIPIENT agree as follows:
TERMS
A. Purpose. The purpose of the MOU is to set forth the terms and conditions of SUBRECIPIENT receiving reimbursement for its efforts in effectuating the terms of the Grant, the RFP and its response to the RFP specific to its Scope of Work to invest in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and to create access to good-paying jobs.
B. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated herein and made a part of this MOU.
C. Effective Date and Duration. Time is of the essence in this MOU. The term of this MOU shall begin on December 1, 2025, the "Effective Date" and continue until September 30, 2026, hereinafter referred to as the "Completion Date", unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
D. Program. The following attachments are incorporated hereby and made a part of this MOU:
Attachment A-SUB-AWARDEE's Full Proposal; (as amended ) the Master MOU (as amended), and SUBRECIPIENT’s Scope of Work and Budget (as amended). Attachment B- Fiscal Agent Contract: EDD Contract Ml01619-7100 including Attachment A-2 and Exhibit B, as amended.
E. SUBRECIPIENT acknowledges and agrees that this MOU is funded pursuant to and subject to the terms and conditions of the following governing agreements:
• The EDD Fiscal Agent Contract (M101619-7100);
• The Master MOU between Kern CCD and PDS; and
• All applicable California Jobs First – Catalyst requirements, including but not limited to any state and fiscal agent requirements that control in the event of a conflict.
F. This MOU is contingent upon continued availability of California Jobs First – Catalyst funding.
G. The total amount allocated to CITY, as SUBRECIPIENT under this MOU, shall not exceed TWO HUNDRED FORTY- FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($245,000) . This sub- award constitutes a firm not-to-exceed (NTE) cap. Under no circumstances shall S UBRECIPIENT be Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 3 entitled to reimbursement or payment in excess of the $245,000 NTE amount unless this MOU is formally amended in writing and executed by all parties.
For audit and reimbursement purposes, all allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs incurred must be directly tied to the approved Scope of Work and Deliverables; be properly documented; and not exceed the total subaward stated above.
H. SUBRECIPIENT’s budget modification requests will go through an approval process by the conveners, the fiscal agent, and the final approval, if required, by EDD.
SUBRECIPIENT acknowledges and agrees that it will be reimbursed in arrears based on the monthly invoices, supporting documentation, and progress reports. The total sum billed under this contract may not exceed the specified amount of SUBRECIPIENT ’s approved budget, including all costs, overhead, and fixed fee expenses. Such billings, up to the specified amount, shall constitute full and complete compensation for S UBRECIPIENT’s services. Any amendments to the individual categories within the budget must be approved in writing in advance by Kern CCD.
I. SUBRECIPIENT acknowledges and agrees that there is no approved budget indirect cost rate applicable to this subaward. Neither the California Jobs First – Catalyst RFP nor the State EDD agreement authorizes SUBRECIPIENT or contracted partners to apply an indirect cost rate by default, nor may SUBRECIPIENT apply or match any indirect cost rate of the primary awardee.
Accordingly, SUBRECIPIENT is not authorized to charge indirect costs or apply any percentage-based overhead rate to this subaward unless such rate is:
a) expressly approved in writing by the Fiscal Agent and Awardee; and b) specifically incorporated into the approved and executed budget attached to this MOU.
Absent such express written approval, indirect costs shall not be allowable or reimbursable.
All costs charged under this MOU must be allowable under State EDD agreement and applicable funding requirements; allocable to this project; and directly tied to approved project activities and deliverables identified in the Scope of Work. All reimbursable costs must be documented, reasonable, necessary, and directly attributable to performance of the approved Scope of Work.
General or percentage -based overhead charges, administrative surcharges, or indirect cost allocations not expressly approved in writing are not allowable for reimbursement.
Reimbursement is conditioned upon compliance with this section. Any costs determine d to be indirect, unsupported, not expressly approved, or not directly tied to approved activities shall be disallowed.
J. SUBRECIPIENT will submit to the fiscal agent through the SUB-AWARDEE, the monthly invoice, payroll records, after -the-fact personnel activity report (PAR) form(s), general ledger, receipts, and the report documenting how the funds were utilized, the outcomes and impacts of the expenditures related to the SUB-AWARDEE’s Scope of Work. If applicable, and when requested, SUBRECIPIENT agrees to provide the information necessary for Kern CCD to comply with its obligation to utilize the State's Cal JOBS reporting system under its fiscal agent Agreement with EDD.
Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 4 K. SUBRECIPIENT will submit the invoice, supporting documentation, and report to the SUB-AWARDEE at the time and in the manner specified, or later modified by the fiscal agent.
Approved project Scope of Work and budget revisions will be documented through an amendment to the MOU. SUBRECIPIENT Scope of Work or Budget Revisions will be incorporated directly within Section E of this agreement, and any approved budget revisions will be reflected in an amended agreement.
L. SUBRECIPIENT will request prior approval by email and receive an MOU amendment approval of a proposed or requested change to the Subrecipient scope of work or budget.
SUBRECIPIENT commits and shall ensure accurate and timely submission of all monthly and quarterly invoices, supporting documentation and progress reporting and match items for the prior month, pursuant to the agreed upon and approved budget submitted with the SUB-AWARDEE’s proposal, incorporated as Attachment A herein or a subsequent approved budget modification.
Monthly reports and invoices for the preceding month are due by the 15th of each month.
SUBRECIPIENT commits to retaining original records of all project-related transactions throughout the period of retention required by the funder EDD for four (4) years after the final report, or project audit, whichever is later.
M. SUB-AWARDEE shall only be liable for reimbursement to SUBRECIPIENT for services performed under this MOU to the extent these services are included in the Scope of Work and budget described in Attachment A , that SUBRECIPIENT has provided sufficient supporting documentation, the documentation is accepted by the fiscal agent, and the fiscal agent is reimbursed by EDD for such services.
N. Reimbursement shall be expressly contingent upon S UBRECIPIENT’s submission and SUB-AWARDEE’s acceptance of the deliverables identified in the Scope of Work. Each invoice must reference the specific deliverable(s) completed and include supporting documentation consistent with Catalyst reporting standards.
O. SUBRECIPIENT shall not charge, bill, request, or receive reimbursement for any indirect costs, overhead, facilities and administrative (F&A) costs, or similar expenses under this MOU. Only direct costs expressly approved in the applicable budget and in accordance with Catalyst and California Jobs First requirements for reimbursement.
P. Early Termination. This MOU may be terminated by either the SUB-AWARDEE or SUBRECIPIENT with cause if either party fails to comply with the insurance or indemnification requirements or otherwise commits a material breach. Termination will be effective no sooner than ten (10) calendar days after a written demand to cure is provided to the defaulting party, or the party’s agent for the service of process , and the party fails to cure. This remedy is in addition to any other remedy which may be provided by law.
This MOU may be terminated without cause and for any reason by any party. The party Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 5 desiring early termination without cause must provide written notice to the SUB- AWARDEE or the party's agent for service of process. Termination will be effective no sooner than forty-five (45) calendar days after actual receipt of the written notice and will apply solely to the party desiring termination.
The indemnification provisions contained in this MOU shall survive termination.
Q. Indemnification and Insurance.
(a) Mutual Indemnity. SUBRECIPIENT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SUB- AWARDEE, its officers, agents, and employees against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever against them, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, arising out of, connected with, or caused by SUBRECIPIENT , SUBRECIPIENT’s employees, agents, independent contractors, companies, or subcontractors in the performance of, or in any way arising from, the terms and provisions of this Agreement whether or not caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder, except for SUB -AWARDEE’s sole active negligence or willful misconduct. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this MOU.
SUB-AWARDEE shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SUBRECIPIENT , its officers, agents, and employees against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever against them, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, arising out of, connected with, o r caused by SUB-AWARDEE, SUB-AWARDEE’s employees, agents, independent contractors, companies, or subcontractors in the performance of, or in any way arising from, the terms and provisions of this Agreement whether or not caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder, except for SUBRECIPIENT’s sole active negligence or willful misconduct. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this MOU.
(b) Insurance Requirements . Unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing in advance of execution of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT agrees to obtain, pay for, and maintain in effect during the Term of this Agreement and/or Date(s) of Service(s), the following policies of insurance issued by an insurance company rated not less than "A-VI" in A.M. Best's Insurance Rating Guide:
(i) Commercial General Liability insurance (including contractual, products and completed operations coverages, bodily injury and property damage liability insurance) with single combined limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence;
(ii) Commercial Automobile Liability insurance for "any auto" with combined single limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; (iii) Professional Liability insurance (errors and omissions) with a limit of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; and (iv) Workers' Compensation insurance as required under state law.
Each policy shall contain an endorsement naming PDS as an additional named insured Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 6 insofar as this MOU is concerned and provided that written notice shall be given to PDS at least thirty (30) days prior to cancellation or material change in the form of the policy or reduction in coverage. Prior to rendering Services hereunder, and at SUBRECIPIENT's expense, SUBRECIPIENT shall furnish PDS with a Certificate of Insurance evidencing the endorsements required above, and PDS shall have the right to inspect SUBRECIPIENT’s original insurance policies upon request. Upon notification of a notice of cancellation, change or reduction in coverage, SUBRECIPIENT shall immediately file with PDS a certified copy of the required new or renewal policy and certificates for such policy. Nothing herein concerning minimum insurance requirements shall reduce the SUBRECIPIENT's liabilities or obligations under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement.
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R. Discrimination and Harassment. Each party agrees it will not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or other person because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, or age, and shall comply with all applicable laws pertaining to employment.
S. Workers' Compensation. Each party to this MOU shall be the "primary employer" for all its personnel who perform services under this MOU. Each party shall be solely responsible for processing, investigating, defending, and paying all workers' compensation claims by their respective personnel made in connection with performing services under this MOU.
Each party agrees to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend PDS and all other parties from any liability resulting from its failure to process, investigate, defend, or pay any workers' compensation claims by their respective personnel connected with providing services under this MOU. Each party is not responsible for the employees of other parties who may perform services under this MOU.
R. Relationship of the Parties. Each Party to this MOU hereby agrees, represents, and warrants that it is an independent contractor and is not any other Party's agent or employee or partner or joint venturer for any purpose whatsoever.
S. Entire Agreement. This MOU and its incorporated documents constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No party has been induced to enter into this MOU, nor is any party relying on, any representation or promise outside those expressly set forth in this MOU.
This MOU, and each and every document made a part of this MOU by reference , as though fully set out herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
T. Amendment. The provisions of this MOU may be modified only by mutual written agreement of the parties. No modification shall be binding unless it is in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement of the modification is sought. For avoidance of doubt, this shall be signed by the SUB-AWARDEE and SUBRECIPIENT with approval from the fiscal agent.
U. Waiver. Unless otherwise precluded by the terms of this MOU, terms or conditions may be Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 7 waived by the party entitled to the benefit of the term or condition, but no such waiver shall affect or impair the right of the waiving party to require observance, performance, or satisfaction of that term or condition as it applies on a subsequent occasion.
V. Assignment. No party to this MOU may assign any rights or benefits or delegate any duty under this MOU without written consent of the SUB-AWARDEE. Any purported assignment without written consent shall be void.
W. Parties in Interest. This MOU is intended solely for the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns. Nothing in this MOU, whether express or implied, shall confer any rights or remedies upon any third party, nor shall it relieve or discharge any obligation or liability of any third party to either party.
X. Severability. If any provision of this MOU is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the MOU shall continue in full force and effect and shall in no way be impaired or invalidated.
Y. Notices. Any notice under this MOU shall be in writing, and any written notice or other document shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of personal service on the parties or on the second business day after mailing if the document is mailed by registered or certified mail, addressed to the parties at the addresses set forth below, or at the most recent address specified by the addressee through written notice under this provision. Failure to conform to the requirement that mailings be done by registered or certified mail shall not defeat the effectiveness of notice actually received by the addressee.
Z. Authority to Enter Into MOU. Each party to this MOU represents and warrants that it has the full power and authority to enter into this MOU and to carry out the transactions contemplated by it and that it has taken all actions necessary to authorize the execution, delivery , and performance of this MOU.
AA. Counterparts. This document may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties in separate counterparts. Each counterpart when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same MOU.
BB. Retention and Audit of Records. Each party shall maintain records pertaining to this MOU as required by the SUB -AWARDEE, the fiscal agent, federal and state law. Each party may review and obtain a copy of the other party's pertinent records subject to federal and state privacy statutes. SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain all books, documents, records, and supporting documentation relating to activities performed under this MOU for the period by the SUB-AWARDEE, but in no event less than the minimum period required by applicable law. Such records shall be available upon reasonable request for audit, inspection, or review by SUB-AWARDEE or fiscal agent.
CC. Disclosure and Audit Record. Procurement of goods or services for the project from employees, or their near relatives when either party knows, or has reason to know, they have a financial interest, is prohibited. A 'near relative' is defined as husband, wife, mother, father, daughter, son, sister, brother, and step relatives and in-laws in the same relationships.
Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 8 Each and every party to this agreement has a duty to disclose and to require all employees working on this project to disclose any apparent, potential, or actual conflict of interest at the time the apparent, potential, or actual conflict of interest becom es known to each such individual.
DD. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue. The governing law, jurisdiction and venue of and applicable to this MOU is the State of California, County of Kern.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this MOU to be executed the day and year first written above.
"SUBRECIPIENT" “SUB-AWARDEE"
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________ KAREN K. GOH BABATUNDE DERU
Mayor President/CEO
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE DEPARTMENT
By:_____________________________
GARY HALLEN
Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: COUNTERSIGNED:
City Attorney: ____________________________ Finance Director: ____________________________
VIRGINIA GENNARO RANDY MCKEEGAN
Attachments: Exhibit “A”
Exhibit “B"
Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848
Week's form 01.01.2026 – 30.09.2026, no weekends counted. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Bi-weekly meeting ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Quarterly meeting ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Monthly Invoice Report to PDS (no later than the 15th of each month) ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Monthly Programmatic report to PDS (no later than the 15th of each month) ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Monthly Invoice Report to Kern CCD (no later than the 25th of each month) ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Monthly Programmatic report to Kern CCD (no later than the 25th of each month) ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C City of Bakersfield Land Strategy
C.1. Issuance of RFP and award to selected contractor COB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.1.1 Publish RFP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.1.2 Receive RFPs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.1.3 Evaluate RFP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.1.4 Submit for award 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.2 Analyze up to 30 industrial parcels; identify 5 to 10 end user prototypes COB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.2.1 Identify 5-10 End-use prototypes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.2.2 Screen the first 30 parcels at 5 parcels per week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.2.3 Match user prototypes with screen parcels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.2.4 Consolidate user prototypes with parcels and Prepare final report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.3 Evaluate at least 5 competitiveness factors for company locations COB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.3.1 Identify 5 competitive factors for each industry type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.3.2 Screen the first 30 parcels at 5 parcels per week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.3.3 Match user prototypes with screen parcels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.3.4 Consolidate user prototypes with parcels and Prepare final report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.4 Complete infrastructure readiness checklist for 3–4 selected sites COB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.4.1 Develop Infrastructure Readiness Checklist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.4.2 Complete Readiness Checklist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.4.2.1 Site 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.4.2.2 Site 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.4.2.3 Site 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.4.2.4 Site 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.5 Identify and analyze at least 15 KernGRIT opportunities PDS/COB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.5.1 Identify at least 2 KernGRIT opportunities a week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.5.2 Analyze at least 1-2 KernGRIT opportunities a week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.6 Final report containing at least 10 site competitiveness strategies and policy recommendations COB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.6.1 Shortlist the top 10 sites 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 C.6.2 Provide policy recommendations based on the top 10 sites 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D Workforce Development
D.1 Issuance of RFP and award to selected contractor PDS/COB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.1.1 Develop RFP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.1.2 Issue RFP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.1.3 Receive RFP responses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.1.4 Review RFP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.1.5 Award contract 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.2 Production of bilingual training modules and outreach materials; reviewed by CAB and community partners PDS/LLNL/KAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.2.1 Draft training modules and outreach materials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.2.2 Submit draft materials for CAB review 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.2.3 Incorporate feedback from CAB review into materials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.2.4 Finalize and circulate outreach materials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.3 Identification and documentation of gaps between industry needs and program offering PDS/COB/CSUB/NRL/LLNL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.3.1 Provide snapshots of industry workforce composition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.3.2 Analyze future industry needs/workforce composition for energy, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.3.3 Identify gaps between current and future industry needs and program offerings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.4 Stakeholder validation of gap analysis accuracy (feedback rating scale) PDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.4.1 Present current and future gap analysis for each industry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.4.2 Receive feedback from the state 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.4.3 Update gaps based on feedback and finalize 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.5 Number of programs reviewed across partners PDS/COB/CSUB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.5.1 Identify program needs based on gap analyses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.5.2 Review existing programs with academic partners 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.5.3 Evaluate gaps between existing and needed programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.5.4 Create a roadmap for covering the gaps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.6 Number of expert interviews or consultations completed PDS/COB/CSUB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.6.1 Develop interview questions and target experts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 January February SeptemberMarch April May June July August Exhibit A
Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 D.6.2 Conduct interviews across industries 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.6.3 Compile and report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.7 Target number of people or companies reached through outreach efforts PDS/COB/CSUB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.7.1 Draft outreach strategy for Southeast Bakersfield 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.7.2 Identify CBO partners 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.7.3 Disseminate outreach materials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.7.4 Collect interested candidates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.7.5 Screen, interview, and select the best candidates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.8 Number of crossover opportunities identified PDS/COB/CSUB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.8.1 Review existing industry base in Southeast Bakersfield 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.8.2 Review workforce base in Southeast Bakersfield 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.8.3 Compare industry and workforce of the future with the existing base 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 D.8.4 Identify possible crossover candidates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F Community Engagement
F.1 Number of events held (target: 3); attendance logs; Meeting minutes or presentation package AANKC/MOAF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.1.1 Draft monthly meeting agenda and materials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.1.2 Distribute meeting agenda and materials to the community 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.1.3 Conduct community meeting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.1.4 Receive community feedback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.2 Set up Bakersfield Southeast advisory board AANKC/MOAF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.2.1 Develop nomination and application process 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.2.2 Develop governance operations and decision-making process 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.2.3 Publish nomination and application request 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.2.4 Receive applications, review, and select CAB members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.3 Number of sessions held (target: 1); feedback summaries and or surveys from attendees AANKC/MOAF/KCBFA/ KAP/ COB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.3.1 Host public workshop on agrivoltaics and farming 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.4 Number of completed surveys (target: 50+) AANKC/MOAF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.4.1 Design community service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.4.2 Deploy community service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 F.4.3 Update survey logs after assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Name :
Signiture :
Date :
Title :
Company :
Address :
Jason Cater
January 15, 2026
Economic and Community Development Manager
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 Line
Number Cost Category Budgeted Amount Task number and description from work Plan (ex. A1.4.4 Develop Presentation - Updates
A. Staff Salaries
B. Staff Benefit Cost
C. Staff Travel
D. Operating Expenses
E. Research
F. Data, Planning &Communication
Tools
G. Sector Investment Coordinator(s)
H. Furniture and Equipment
I. Small Purchase
(unit cost of under $5,000)
J. Large Purchase (unit
cost of over $5,000)
K. Equipment Lease
L. Subcontract(s)/Subaward(s) $245,000.00 see attached
M. Other (describe):
Totals $245,000.00 $0.00
Name Title
Signature Date
Subgrantee Certification
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief that this report is true in all respects and that all disbursements have been made for the purposes of the program.
Regional Investment Initiative
Catalyst Program Monthly Invoice Report
Exhibit B
Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848 Economic & Community Development Department
1600 Truxtun Ave 3rd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-3765 | [email protected]
Date: March 2, 2026
To: Project Development Solutions
From: Jason Cater, ECD Manager
By: Hannah Rosica, ECD Specialist
Subject: Budget Clarification
Please see the information below for clarification regarding questions on the City of Bakersfield’s proposed budget:
• Staff Salaries and Benefits : The City of Bakersfield will absorb all staff salaries and benefit costs associated with this project. This includes all City staff time dedicated to managing the project and coordinating with the selected consultant. No City staff costs are being requested under this funding allocation. • Subcontract: The City anticipates awarding a contract to a selected consultant in an amount not to exceed $245,000. A detailed project budget will be made available once the City awards a contract to a selected consultant.
Docusign Envelope ID: F619CD3C-018F-49B5-BF79-B83A62EDF848