HSR25-27 Invitation for Bids for Concrete Ties
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- HSR25-27
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC 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 the procurement of Monobloc Concrete Ties through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the First Construction Segment of its high-speed rail track. The procurement targets prestressed and pretensioned concrete ties designed for UIC 60E1 rail, capable of supporting 18-ton axle loads for train speeds ranging from 220 km/h to 354 km/h. Deliveries will be made to two railhead locations in Kern and Fresno Counties, with 40% of quantities going to the Kern County site and 60% to the Fresno County site. The contract will have a four-year term with three potential Notices to Proceed (NTPs), with the first NTP focusing on the 119-mile First Construction Section. Evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, using a weighted pricing approach that considers unit prices across four fiscal years. The draft IFB is scheduled for Board of Directors approval on August 28, 2025, with the final IFB release to follow on Cal-eProcure. The bid due date is set for October 14, 2025, with questions to be submitted only after final IFB approval.
The procurement is funded through state of California and federal funds, including Federal Railroad Administration grants, and mandates compliance with Buy America provisions requiring materials to be produced in the United States. A 10% bid bond is required, and bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including certifications, past performance information, and compliance with state and federal requirements such as equal employment opportunity, civil rights, and environmental regulations. The estimated cumulative contract value for materials contracts is not-to-exceed $507.1 million for NTP 1, with potential additional NTPs for northern and southern extensions at the Authority's option. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the extensive documentation requirements suggest a focus on comprehensive vendor qualifications. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments based on concrete product, rail transportation, and truck transportation indices. Future NTPs may extend the project's scope to include construction material procurement for the Merced to Madera (northern extension) and Poplar Avenue to Bakersfield (southern extension) segments.
Opportunity text
08/22/2025: The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) will be releasing new Invitation for Bids (IFB) to purchase commoditized concrete ties material, 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 contract 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 the procurement and resulting contract is to provide concrete ties with proven design for axle loads of 18tons (tons) for train speeds from 220 km/h up to 354 km/h for NTP 1 materials, for use in construction on the 119-mile First Construction Section, with an estimated lead time of one to two 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 Trevor Newhouse at materialpurchase@hsr.ca.gov or (916) 324-1541.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HSR25-27_Draft_IFB_for_Concrete_Ties.pdf |
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