Signals (1635 total)
Upcoming Procurement: Fiber Optic Cables IFB (TBD Release)
HSRA completed an Industry Review of Draft Technical Requirements for Fiber Optic Cables (January 20 – February 20, 2026); IFB release date is still TBD. This is a near-term upcoming procurement for t…
Upcoming Procurement: OCS Components IFB (TBD Release)
HSRA has indicated an upcoming IFB for Overhead Contact System (OCS) Components, with all dates listed as TBD. This is separate from the already-awarded OCS Poles contract and likely covers additional…
Potential Additional Procurements: Contact, Messenger, Static, and Feeder Wires
HSRA has signaled two additional potential procurements for contact wire, messenger wire, static wire, and feeder wire, though these are described as potential and no IFB dates have been set.
Ballast Procurement Notice of Proposed Award Issued (HSR 25-28)
A Notice of Proposed Award for Ballast (HSR 25-28) was issued in Q2 2026 following a bid opening on March 19, 2026. Contract execution and NTP are anticipated in Q1-Q2 2026.
Optional NTP 2 and NTP 3 Extensions Signal Future Procurement Scope Expansion
All materials contracts include optional NTP 2 (Merced to Madera northern extension) and NTP 3 (Poplar Avenue to Bakersfield southern extension) at the Authority's discretion, subject to funding avail…
Small Business Participation Encouraged Across All Materials Procurements
HSRA explicitly encourages Small Businesses to engage with its Small Business Program for all ongoing materials procurements, including certifications, vendor registry, and program overview.
High-Speed Trainsets Procurement Open — Award Date TBD
HSR released the Trainsets RFP on August 25, 2023, with no award date confirmed. Procurement remains active for high-speed trainsets and related services.
Merced to Madera Civil Works RFQ Releasing July 2026
HSR plans to release the Merced to Madera Civil Works RFQ in July 2026, with a shortlist and PPCA targeted for December 2026. RFP award is anticipated Q4 2027.
Procurement of HSR Materials Releasing Q3/Q4 2025
HSR plans to release a materials procurement in Q3/Q4 2025, with award anticipated between January and May 2026.
A&E IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) RFQ Releasing March 2026
HSR plans to release an A&E IDIQ RFQ in March 2026, with award targeted for Q3 2026. This vehicle will support ongoing engineering, environmental, and design services across the program.
MATOC Established with Small Business, Utility, and Large Business Pools
HSR has awarded a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) under HSR25-40 across three pools — Small Business (Bancroft, Terra West), Utility (Katch, Leo Tidwell, Underground Construction, Internati…
MATOC Subcontracting Opportunities Actively Promoted
HSR explicitly notes subcontracting opportunities under its MATOC framework and commits to publishing executed task order lists for transparency. The Authority retains the right to on-ramp new awardee…
One-on-One Industry Meetings Available Prior to Procurements
HSR is actively encouraging one-on-one exchanges with interested firms prior to procurement issuance, consistent with procurement integrity rules.
Bakersfield HSR station location shifted to 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 scope change that…
Alignment change likely triggers supplemental environmental and design work
A station location shift of this magnitude in an already-approved corridor typically requires supplemental environmental analysis (NEPA/CEQA), updated preliminary engineering, and revised right-of-way…
CHSRA Soliciting Electronic Video Transcription Services
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has posted solicitation HSR26-06 for Electronic Video Transcription Services (Event ID 0000039701) with a bid deadline of July 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM PDT. This is…
California HSR advances $2.4B Merced-Madera construction contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is advancing a $2.4 billion construction contract for the Merced-Madera segment, indicating a major procurement milestone is underway or imminent as of July 20…
Construction management and oversight support likely needed for Merced-Madera segment
Advancement of a $2.4B construction contract typically triggers concurrent demand for construction management, owner's representative, quality assurance, and inspection services — inferred from progra…
CA HSR Advances $2.4B Merced-Madera Construction Contract
California High-Speed Rail Authority is advancing a $2.4 billion construction contract for the Merced-Madera segment, indicating a major procurement action is in progress or recently awarded as of Jul…
Construction Owners Sector Engaged on HSR Merced-Madera Award
Coverage by Construction Owners publication suggests owner-side construction management, program controls, and oversight roles are relevant to this contract phase — inferred from publication focus, no…
Global Infrastructure and Investment Consortium Partners with CA HSR for Private Investment Expansion
A entity called the Global Infrastructure and Investment Consortium has formally joined the California High-Speed Rail program to advance future expansion through private investment, per an official C…
CA HSR Issues RFQ for $2.4B Spur Project
California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a spur project valued at approximately $2.4 billion. This represents a formal procurement action initiating a com…
CA HSR Authority Advancing $2.4B Next Phase
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is eyeing a next $2.4 billion phase of the project, per Engineering News-Record reporting dated July 1, 2026. Specific scope, corridor segment, and procurement…
Merced Station Location Decision Pending — Site Selection Could Trigger New Planning and Design Work
Merced community advocates are pushing for a downtown HSR station location while the project CEO is advocating for a different (moved) station site. A station siting dispute of this nature typically p…
CHSRA Posts Major Design-Build Solicitation HSR26-16 for M2M Collaborative Services
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has posted solicitation HSR26-16 for 'M2M Collaborative Design-Build Services' on Cal eProcure, with bids due November 30, 2026 at 17:00 PST. The 'M2M' designa…