Signals (1145 total)
CA HSR Actively Pursuing Federal Funding After $4B Trump Withdrawal
California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking federal funds despite the Trump administration pulling back approximately $4 billion in previously committed federal funding. The authority appears to b…
CHSRA Posts M2M Collaborative Design-Build Solicitation HSR26-16
California High-Speed Rail Authority has posted solicitation HSR26-16 for 'M2M Collaborative Design-Build Services' on Cal eProcure, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT. The 'M2M' designa…
Merced to Madera Civil Works Collaborative Design-Build Contract Procurement Announced
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced an upcoming procurement for the Merced to Madera (M2M) Civil Works Collaborative Design-Build contract, posted on the official CA.gov state porta…
One-on-one pre-solicitation meetings available with CAHSR
CAHSR is actively encouraging one-on-one meetings with interested firms prior to procurement issuance, signaling openness to industry input that could shape upcoming solicitations including the AE IDI…
MATOC established with active task orders; subcontracting opportunities available
CAHSR has established a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) with nine awarded firms across Small Business, Utility, and Large Business pools. Three task orders totaling approximately $8.18M hav…
High-Speed Trainsets procurement open with TBD award
The Trainsets and Related Services procurement was released August 25, 2023 and remains active with no confirmed award date, indicating the procurement is still in progress. This is one of the largest…
Cal CLEAN Partnership Agreement releasing July 2026
CAHSR has scheduled the Cal CLEAN Partnership Agreement procurement for release in July 2026 with an October 2026 tentative award. The partnership agreement structure suggests a P3 or public-private c…
HSR Materials Procurement releasing Q3/Q4 2025
CAHSR will release a Procurement of HSR Materials solicitation in Q3/Q4 2025 with awards anticipated January through May 2026, indicating imminent market activity for rail materials suppliers.
Merced to Madera Civil Works RFQ releasing July 2026
CAHSR will release an RFQ for Merced to Madera Civil Works in July 2026, with a shortlist and Preliminary/Pre-Construction Agreement (PPCA) award targeted for December 2026. This is a major capital co…
A&E IDIQ Multi-Award Contract releasing March 2026
California HSR Authority will release an Architectural & Engineering Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) procurement in March 2026 with tentative award in Q3 2026. This type of vehicle typi…
CA HSR Pursuing Alternative Federal Funding After $4B Withdrawal
The Trump administration pulled back approximately $4 billion in federal funding for California High-Speed Rail, and the project is now actively seeking alternative federal funding sources. The specif…
CHSRA Seeking Cal CLEAN Partnership Agreement (HSR26-20)
California High-Speed Rail Authority has posted solicitation HSR26-20 for a 'Cal CLEAN Partnership Agreement' on Cal eProcure, with bids due August 17, 2026. The nature of Cal CLEAN suggests this may …
California HSR Expansion Receives Private Review
A private review of California High-Speed Rail expansion has been reported by Railway Supply. The nature and scope of the review — whether it is a P3 feasibility assessment, independent technical revi…
Optional NTPs for Northern and Southern Extensions Signal Future Procurement Volume
Each materials contract includes optional NTP 2 (Merced to Madera northern extension) and NTP 3 (Poplar Avenue/Kern County to Bakersfield southern extension), exercisable at CHSRA's sole discretion su…
Ballast Contract — Notice of Proposed Award Issued
CHSRA issued a Notice of Proposed Award for Ballast (HSR 25-28) following a March 19, 2026 bid opening, with contract execution anticipated in Q1–Q2 2026.
Cable Troughs Contract — Notice of Proposed Award Issued (HSR 25-117)
CHSRA issued a Notice of Proposed Award for Cable Troughs (HSR 25-117) following a bid opening on April 9, 2026, with contract execution anticipated in Q2 2026.
OCS Components Procurement — IFB Forthcoming
CHSRA has listed Overhead Contact System (OCS) Components as a forthcoming procurement with all dates listed as TBD. The page also references potential procurements for contact, messenger, static, and…
Fiber Optic Cable Procurement — IFB Forthcoming
CHSRA completed an industry review of draft technical requirements for Fiber Optic Cable (IR25-01) in January–February 2026; IFB release, bid date, and award timeline are all listed as TBD. A formal s…
HSR Materials Procurement Program — Up to $507.1M NTP 1 Value
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has awarded contracts for Long Welded Rail (HSR 25-26), Concrete Ties (HSR 25-27), and OCS Poles (HSR 25-25), with a Notice of Proposed Award issued for Cable …
CA HSR Actively Pursuing Alternative Federal Funding After $4B Pullback
The Trump administration pulled back approximately $4B in federal funding from California High-Speed Rail, but the Authority is actively seeking alternative federal funds. The specific funding mechani…
CA HSR Pursuing Alternative Federal Funding After $4B Clawback
The Trump administration pulled approximately $4 billion in federal funding from the California High-Speed Rail project, and the Authority is now actively seeking replacement federal funding sources. …
CA HSR pursuing replacement federal funding after $4B withdrawal
The Trump administration pulled approximately $4 billion in federal funding from the California High-Speed Rail project, and the Authority is now actively seeking new federal funding sources to replac…
FY26 Rail Safety Innovations Funding Opportunity
FTA/FRA opened Rail Safety IDEA grant program (FR-RRD-26-001) with application window July 14-20, 2026, supporting exploratory research and analysis of rail safety innovations.
CA HSR participating in InnoTrans 2026 international rail trade show
California High-Speed Rail Authority is attending InnoTrans 2026, a major global rail technology trade fair in Berlin. Participation suggests the Authority is actively engaging international rail tech…
CA HSR Pursuing Alternative Federal Funding After $4B Withdrawal
California High-Speed Rail Authority is actively seeking federal funds despite the Trump administration pulling back approximately $4 billion in previously committed federal funding. The authority app…