Signals (1635 total)
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…
Cable Trough Materials Contract Awarded
The CHSRA Board approved award and execution of Contract HSR25-117 for Cable Trough Materials at the April 29, 2026 meeting, following an IFB process initiated in March 2026.
Heavy Maintenance Facility Site Selection Underway
The CHSRA Board received an overview of the Central Valley Heavy Maintenance Facility site selection process at the June 1, 2026 meeting, indicating ongoing site screening activity.
Co-Development Agreement Executed with Global Private Consortium for HSR Expansion
The California High-Speed Rail Authority executed a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Momentum Alliance Partners, a global consortium of HSR, infrastructure development, and financing specialists, t…
Track and Systems Installation Contract Awarded to Kiewit-Stacy Witbeck-Herzog Consortium
The CHSRA Board approved an American-led consortium of Kiewit, Stacy Witbeck, and Herzog on June 1, 2026 to install track, overhead contact system, train control, and communications infrastructure acr…
Private Investor Attraction Process Launched in December 2025 — Now Yielding Results
The HSRA initiated a formal process in December 2025 to bring private investors and developers to the Authority by summer 2026; the June 2026 CDA with Momentum Alliance Partners appears to be a direct…
Board Leadership Transitions with New Governor Appointees
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott to the HSRA Board of Directors, replacing outgoing Chair Tom Richards and Vice Chair Nancy Miller. CEO Ian Choudri issued a formal statemen…
Materials Procurement Active — Award Expected Jan–May 2026
HSRA has an active materials procurement solicitation launched Q3/Q4 2025 with tentative award between January and May 2026.
Track & Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) Awarded — June 2026 Tentative
TSCC solicitation was issued November 2025 and has been awarded, with a tentative contract start of June 2026.
Co-Development Agreement (CDA) Awarded — June 2026 Tentative
A Co-Development Agreement was solicited in December 2025 and has been awarded, with a tentative effective date of June 2026.
Power Generation Public-Private Partnership — RFEI Released January 2026
HSRA released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) in January 2026 for a Power Generation P3, with solicitation planned for Q2/Q3 2026 and award date TBD.
Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) Finalizing Award — March/April 2026
HSRA's MATOC solicitation from Q4 2025 is finalizing award with tentative announcement in March/April 2026.
Architectural & Engineering IDIQ — Pending Qualifications, Q3 2026 Award
HSRA's AE IDIQ solicitation was issued in March 2026 and is currently pending qualification submissions, with award expected Q3 2026.
Program Delivery Partner (PDP) — Scope in Development, Award Late 2027
HSRA is developing scope for a Program Delivery Partner contract, with solicitation planned for Q3/Q4 2026 and award expected late 2027.
Maintenance Facility / Operations Control Center (OCC) — Upcoming, TBD
HSRA lists the Maintenance Facility and OCC procurement as upcoming with no solicitation date or award date defined.
Merced to Madera Civil Works RFQ — Solicitation July 2026, Shortlist Q4 2026
HSRA is finalizing documentation for the Merced to Madera Civil Works RFQ, with solicitation planned for July 2026 and shortlist/PPCA in Q4 2026.