HSR25-26 Invitation for Bids for Long Welded Rail
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- HSR25-26
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- NIGP codes
- Point of contact
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- Rachael Wong rachael.wong@hsr.ca.gov
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking bids for a Long Welded Rail (LWR) procurement to support the First Construction Section of its high-speed rail project. The solicitation specifically requests UIC 60 E1 1 in 20 inclined Long Welded Rail materials, with deliveries planned to two railheads in Kern and Fresno Counties (40% to Kern County, 60% to Fresno County). The draft Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be reviewed by the Authority's Board of Directors on August 28, 2025, with a final bid due date of October 7, 2025. Bidders must comply with Buy America requirements and submit comprehensive technical specifications, certifications, and past performance documentation. The procurement will be conducted through multiple Notices to Proceed (NTPs), with the initial NTP focused on the 119-mile First Construction Section, and potential future NTPs for northern and southern rail extensions. Evaluation will involve a weighted bid approach considering unit prices across four fiscal years, with potential price adjustments using steel, rail transportation, and truck transportation indices.
The solicitation emphasizes small business participation, establishing a 30% small business utilization goal that includes specific targets for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (10%) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (3%). Bidders must provide detailed information about their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts and demonstrate compliance with federal and state procurement regulations. The procurement is funded through a combination of State of California and federal funds, including grants from the Federal Railroad Administration. The estimated not-to-exceed value for the initial materials procurement, which includes rail, overhead contact system poles, concrete ties, ballast, and other components, is $507,100,000. The contract will have a four-year term, with potential extensions through subsequent Notices to Proceed for additional rail construction segments. Comprehensive documentation and strict compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements will be critical for potential contractors seeking to participate in this high-value infrastructure project.
Opportunity text
08/22/2025: The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) will be releasing a new Invitation for Bids (IFB) to purchase commoditized rail materials necessary to complete the First Construction Segment of its high-speed rail track. A draft IFB is available for review as an attachment to this Cal-eProcure event. This draft IFB will be considered for approval and official release by the Authority's Board of Directors at its meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, and is subject to change and approval by the Authority's Board of Directors. Posting of this draft IFB does not constitute acceptance of bids. The draft IFB or its approval, if granted by the Board of Directors, does not constitute a release of the final IFB. Release of the final IFB will occur via notice and posting on Cal-eProcure. Questions regarding this procurement may be submitted only upon final approval of IFB by the Board of Directors and release on the California State Contract Register. Each materials contract will be issued through multiple Notices to Proceed (NTPs) as described below. The estimated cumulative value for all materials contracts (steel OCS poles, rail, concrete ties, ballast, OCS system components, and fiber optic cable) is not-to-exceed $507.1 million for NTP 1. - NTP 1: The initial authorization to be issued for the manufacture and supply of Materials for use in construction on the 119-mile First Construction Section. - NTP 2: To be issued at the Authority's option for the manufacture and supply of Materials for use in construction on the northern extension (Merced to Madera). - NTP 3: To be issued at the Authority's option for the manufacture and supply of Materials for use in construction on the southern extension (Poplar Avenue in the County of Kern to Bakersfield). The scope of work for this specific procurement and resulting contract is to provide Long Welded UIC 60 E1 rail materials, for use in construction on the 119-mile First Construction Section, with an estimated lead time of six to twelve months for NTP 1. General requirements for each material are provided in the IFB and draft agreement. The Contractor shall not perform any Work unless the Authority, in its sole discretion, issues a Notice to Proceed (NTP) and Purchase Order for such work. The actual amount of Work requested by the Authority is subject to the availability of funding. In addition, all materials must be newly manufactured goods and conform to the technical specifications provided by the Authority. All materials supplied must be Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) compliant, in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 22905 and 2 C.F.R. part 184. Information regarding the Pre-Bid Conference and Small Business Workshop is available on the Authority's Website. The anticipated schedule for this new procurement is as follows: - IFB Release: Q4 2025 - Virtual Pre-Bid Conference: TBD - Bid Due/Opening Date: TBD - Notice of Proposed Award: TBD - Anticipated Contract Execution and Notice to Proceed: TBD Questions regarding this procurement should be submitted to Kathryn Talattad at materialpurchase@hsr.ca.gov or (916) 324-1541.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HSR25-26_Draft_IFB_for_Rail.pdf |
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