Signals (1635 total)
Program Budget and Baseline Approved for Fiscal Year
The Board approved the program budget update and FY budget authorization at the June 24, 2026 meeting (Resolution #HSRA 26-08), establishing the spending baseline for the upcoming fiscal year.
Heavy Maintenance Facility Site Screening Underway — Future Procurement Anticipated
At the June 1, 2026 board meeting, CHSRA presented a Central Valley Heavy Maintenance Facility (HMF) Site Selection Report summarizing technical screening criteria applied to candidate sites.
Construction Package 2-3 Change Order Settlement Approved
The Board approved Change Order #427 (DFJV Settlement) for Construction Contract 2-3 at the April 29, 2026 meeting (Final Resolution #HSRA 26-06), indicating a contractor settlement was reached.
Private Investment Process Targeting Summer 2026 Close
In December 2025, CAHSRA launched a formal process to attract private investors and developers, with a target of bringing partners on board by summer 2026 to commercialize assets and accelerate segmen…
Draft EIR/EIS Released for Los Angeles to Anaheim Segment
The Authority released the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the 30-mile LA to Anaheim segment in Southern California. Public review is underway.
Board Leadership Transition with New Governor Appointees
Governor Newsom appointed Steve Kawa and Jason Elliott to the CAHSRA Board of Directors in May 2026, replacing outgoing Chair Tom Richards and Vice Chair Nancy Miller.
CHSRA Posts Major Design-Build Solicitation for M2M Segment
CHSRA has posted solicitation HSR26-16 for M2M (Merced to Madera) Collaborative Design-Build Services on Cal eProcure, with bids due November 30, 2026. This is a live, active procurement for design-bu…
CHSRA Solicitation for As-Needed Goat Grazing Services Across Five Central Valley Counties
CHSRA has posted IFB HSR26-05 seeking as-needed goat grazing services in Madera, Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties, with bids due July 8, 2026. This is likely for vegetation management and weed…
CHSRA Solicitation for As-Needed Office Moving, Storage, and Modular Furniture Services
CHSRA has posted solicitation HSR26-03 on Cal eProcure for as-needed office moving, storage services, and freestanding modular systems furniture reconfiguration, with bids due July 1, 2026. This sugge…
Materials Procurement Active - Award January–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
The TSCC was solicited in November 2025 and has been awarded, with a tentative award date of June 2026.
Co-Development Agreement (CDA) Active Procurement - June 2026 Award
HSRA issued a CDA solicitation in December 2025 and it is currently in active procurement, with tentative award in June 2026.
Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) Finalizing Award - March/April 2026
The MATOC, solicited in Q4 2025, is finalizing award with announcement expected March/April 2026.
Architectural & Engineering IDIQ Pending Qualification Submissions - Q3 2026 Award
An AE IDIQ solicitation was issued in March 2026 and is currently pending qualification submissions, with award targeted for Q3 2026.
Program Delivery Partner (PDP) Scope Under Development - Late 2027 Award
HSRA is developing scope for a Program Delivery Partner contract, with solicitation planned for Q3/Q4 2026 and award targeted for late 2027.
Maintenance Facility / Operations Control Center (OCC) Procurement Upcoming
HSRA lists a Maintenance Facility/OCC procurement as upcoming with no solicitation date or award timeline yet established.
Trainsets Procurement Active - Award TBD
The Trainsets procurement was initiated in 2023 and remains in active procurement with no confirmed award date.
Merced to Madera Civil Works RFQ Finalizing Documentation - Q4 2026 Shortlist
HSRA is finalizing documentation for the Merced to Madera Civil Works RFQ, with solicitation in July 2026 and shortlisting/PPCA targeted for Q4 2026.
Tunnels Procurement Listed as Upcoming - No Timeline
HSRA lists a Tunnels procurement as upcoming with no solicitation date or award timeline established.
California HSR Program Turning to Private Investment
California high-speed rail is reported to be turning to private investors, signaling a potential shift toward P3 or private financing structures for the program. Specific deal terms, investor identiti…
CHSRA IFB for As-Needed Goat Grazing Services Across Five Counties
CHSRA has posted IFB HSR26-05 seeking as-needed goat grazing services across Madera, Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties, with bids due July 8, 2026. This is a confirmed active solicitation for v…
HSR corridor infrastructure potentially enabling data center development
A San Francisco Chronicle article suggests California's high-speed rail project may be creating conditions for a 'valley of data centers' along its corridor, likely referencing utility infrastructure,…
Merced to Madera Civil Works Collaborative Design-Build RFQ Released
CHSRA Board approved Resolution #HSRA 26-10 on June 24, 2026, authorizing release of an RFQ for Collaborative Design-Build Services for the Merced to Madera Civil Works project and awarding Pre-Propos…
Track and Systems Construction Contract Awarded (Packages 1B and 2)
CHSRA Board approved award and execution of Contract HSR25-89 for Track and Systems Construction, issuing Notices to Proceed for Package 1B and Package 2 (Resolution #26-07, June 1, 2026).
Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) Purchase Order Approved
CHSRA Board approved Resolution #HSRA 26-09 on June 24, 2026, authorizing purchase of an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) purchase order for program construction activities.