Signals (1151 total)
CEO Delegation of Authority and Procurement Policies Modernized
Board approved Resolution #HSRA 26-11 on June 24, 2026 revising the CEO's delegation of authority for procurements and contracts, and updating Board RFQ/RFP policies and procedures. Change orders over…
RFQ Issued for Merced to Madera Civil Works Collaborative Design-Build Contract
The CHSRA Board of Directors approved issuing a Request for Qualifications for the Merced to Madera civil works collaborative design-build contract on June 25, 2026, representing a northward extension…
Co-Development Agreement Executed with Momentum Alliance Partners for P3 Expansion
CHSRA executed a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Momentum Alliance Partners, a global consortium of HSR, infrastructure development, and financing specialists, to help finance and deliver future e…
Draft 2026 Business Plan Released with $1.7B Cost Reduction for Phase 1
The Authority released its draft 2026 Business Plan showing a $1.7 billion reduction in Phase 1 projected costs due to streamlining efforts. The plan is under 60-day public review and comment.
Board Leadership Transition: New Newsom Appointees Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott Join Board
Governor Newsom appointed Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott to the Authority's Board of Directors, replacing outgoing Chair Tom Richards and Vice Chair Nancy Miller. This represents a shift in program gove…
HSR Materials Procurement Wave: $507.1M NTP 1 Contracts Awarded and Pending
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), and issued a Notice of Proposed Award for Cable T…
Fiber Optic Cable IFB Forthcoming — Industry Review Completed
The Authority conducted an Industry Review of Draft Technical Requirements for Fiber Optic Cable from January 20 – February 20, 2026; IFB release, bid, and award dates are all TBD, indicating an immin…
OCS Components IFB Forthcoming — All Dates TBD
The Authority has listed Overhead Contact System (OCS) Components as an upcoming procurement with all dates (IFB release, bids, award, NTP) still to be determined, indicating early-stage solicitation …
Additional Wire Procurements Anticipated: Contact, Messenger, Static, and Feeder Wires
The Authority has indicated it may release up to two additional procurements for contact, messenger, static, and feeder wires, though these are not yet formally announced.
NTP 2 and NTP 3 Options Signal Future Procurement Extensions to Merced and Bakersfield
All materials contracts include optional NTP 2 (Merced to Madera northern extension) and NTP 3 (Poplar Avenue/Kern to Bakersfield southern extension) authorizations at the Authority's discretion, cont…
CHSRA adds Momentum Alliance Partners as codeveloper
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has added Momentum Alliance Partners as a codeveloper on the project. The nature of the codeveloper role and scope of involvement are not detailed in the summa…
CA HSR Launches Construction Procurement for Merced to Madera Extension
California High-Speed Rail Authority has officially advanced a major construction procurement for the Merced to Madera segment extension, as announced via California State Portal on June 25, 2026. Thi…
Merced to Madera Segment Expansion Signals New Geographic Scope Beyond Initial Construction Package
The framing of this as a 'Merced to Madera Extension' suggests procurement scope beyond the existing Central Valley construction packages, potentially opening new contract vehicles for civil construct…
Bakersfield HSR station location shifted to 7th Standard Road, dropping downtown site
California High-Speed Rail Authority has dropped the downtown Bakersfield station option and shifted the planned station location north to 7th Standard Road. This alignment change will trigger revised…
Station realignment signals new environmental and design consultant needs
Shifting the Bakersfield station from downtown to 7th Standard Road implies the need for updated environmental impact analysis, preliminary engineering, and community outreach work — all areas typical…
CHSRA Posts Major Design-Build Solicitation: Merced to Madera (M2M) Segment
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has posted solicitation HSR26-16 for Collaborative Design-Build Services on the Merced to Madera (M2M) segment, with bids due November 30, 2026. This is an act…
Bakersfield HSR Station Location Shift — New Site North of 7th Standard Road
California High-Speed Rail Authority has dropped the downtown Bakersfield station alignment and shifted the station location north of 7th Standard Road. This alignment change will likely trigger new e…
Potential Land Acquisition and Right-of-Way Work at New Bakersfield Station Site
Shifting the station site north of 7th Standard Road implies new right-of-way acquisition needs and property impact assessments at the replacement location. This is inferred from the magnitude of a st…
California HSR Expansion Undergoes Private Review
A private review of California High-Speed Rail expansion has been reported by Railway Supply as of June 25, 2026. The nature and scope of the private review is not detailed in the summary, but the ter…
CHSRA Posts Major Design-Build Solicitation for M2M Corridor
CHSRA has posted solicitation HSR26-16 for 'M2M Collaborative Design-Build Services' on Cal eProcure, with a bid closing date of November 30, 2026. The 'M2M' designation likely refers to a segment or …
Bakersfield Station Location Change — North of 7th Standard Road
California High-Speed Rail Authority has dropped the downtown Bakersfield station option and shifted the preferred station location to north of 7th Standard Road. This alignment/station change will li…
Bakersfield HSR Station Location Shifted — New Site North of 7th Standard Road
California High-Speed Rail Authority has dropped the downtown Bakersfield station alignment and shifted the station location north of 7th Standard Road. This represents a significant route/station rea…
Station Realignment Likely to Trigger Supplemental Environmental and Design Work
Dropping the downtown Bakersfield station in favor of a new location north of 7th Standard Road will likely require supplemental environmental documentation and updated preliminary engineering — infer…
Track and Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) Awarded – Packages 1B and 2
The CHSRA Board approved and executed Contract HSR25-89 for Track and Systems Construction, issuing Notices to Proceed for Package 1B and Package 2 at the June 1, 2026 meeting.
Internal Audit Plan FY 2026-27 Approved
Board approved Resolution #HSRA 26-12 on June 24, 2026 for the FY 2026-27 Internal Audit Plan, which outlines audit activities for the coming year. The audit plan may include engagements requiring ext…