OCS Aluminum Conductors Manufacturing and Delivery

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking bids to manufacture and deliver Buy America-compliant OCS aluminum conductors, including static wire and feeder wire, for high-speed rail construction in California.

California > California High-Speed Rail Authority


General
Open
HSR26-39
Nov 19, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 02, 2026 10:36 PM
$507,100,000.00
2 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Small BusinessOtherDisadvantaged BusinessOther
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State
Ask AI about this solicitation
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
materialpurchase@hsr.ca.gov
+19163241541
770 L Street, Sacramento, CA, USA
Submission Instructions

All of the following are required.

Step 1

Mail
California High-Speed Rail Authority, Attn: Kathryn Talattad, 770 L Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95814

Step 2

Authority-provided electronic upload link
Electronic version of everything in the Bid Package except Form B, submitted as a single PDF file.
Description

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is procuring aluminum conductors for its overhead contact system and high-speed rail construction. The scope includes manufacturing static wire and feeder wire compliant with the technical specifications, applicable European standards, and Buy America requirements. Materials must be newly manufactured, free of splices and defects, and supplied with qualification testing, acceptance testing, quality-control documentation, certificates of compliance, and required traceability records. The contract covers estimated quantities of 217,754 meters of static wire and 214,334 meters of feeder wire, with delivery to railheads in Kern County near Wasco and Fresno County. The initial contract term is expected to be two to four years, with deliveries scheduled from the first quarter of 2027 through the fourth quarter of 2029 and optional extensions for additional construction segments. Bidders must submit technical capability information, relevant past performance, Buy America certification, a 10% bid bond, and numerous required forms and certifications. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected.

Classification Codes
NAICS335929Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
PSC6145Wire and Cable, Electrical
Smart Codes
aluminum conductorselectrical wire manufacturingrail materials delivery
Specifications
Supply Only
No
Timeline
Oct 2, 2026-IFB Release
Oct 14, 2026-Requests for Meetings Due
Oct 19, 2026-One-on-One Meetings with the Authority (optional)
Virtual meetings on dates designated by the Authority in writing.
Oct 23, 2026-Bidder Questions Due
Nov 5, 2026-Authority Responses to Questions Released
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 19, 2026 10:00 PM-Bid Opening (optional)
Virtual bid opening; bidders must request an invitation from the Authority's designated point of contact at least 24 hours in advance.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $25,000,000.00
  • Product Liability — $25,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $25,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Supply bond Bond — 50%
Required
  • Within the last 15 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
'Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing' Opportunities
Wire and Cable Supplies

The City of Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking sealed bids for wire and cable supplies under Bid No. ...

Due in 15 days•City of Alexandria > Alexandria Sanitation Authority
Magnet Wire Supply

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 12,500 feet of magnet wire supplied in co...

Due in 3 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
500-Foot 12-Gauge Black Solid Copper THHN Wire

Riverbay Corporation is requesting a quote for 500 feet of Southwire 12-gauge black solid copper THH...

Due in about 9 hours•Riverbay Corporation
Electrical Wire, NSN 6145-01-211-9798

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting quotes for 44,400 feet of NSN 6145-01-211-9798 electrical...

Due in 8 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY > DLA LAND AND MARITIME (MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN)
Electrical Wire, NSN 6145-01-157-0937

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 37,000 feet of qualified electrical wire,...

Due in 4 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire, NSN 6145-00-144-0211

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting quotations for 25,908 feet of qualified electrical wire, ...

Due in 33 minutes•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire, NSN 6145-01-465-5533

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 47,000 feet of qualified electrical wire,...

Due in 33 minutes•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire Supply

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 3,000 feet of qualified electrical wire, ...

Due in 33 minutes•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire Supply

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 14,143 feet of electrical wire, NSN 6145-...

Due in 33 minutes•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire, NSN 6145-00-144-0231

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting quotations for 174,000 feet of electrical wire, NSN 6145-...

Due in 33 minutes•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire, NSN 6145-01-189-5944

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 2,500 feet of electrical wire, NSN 6145-0...

Due in 3 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire Spools

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for seven 500-foot spools of electrical wire,...

Due in 3 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire, NSN 6145-01-527-6032

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 75 feet of electrical wire, NSN 6145-01-5...

Due in 3 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wire Supply

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting quotations for 76 feet of electrical wire, NSN 6145-01-27...

Due in 33 minutes•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Electrical Wires and Cables Supply Arrangement

The Department of National Defence is seeking suppliers for electrical wires, cables, and cable harn...

Due in almost 4 years•Government of Canada > Department of National Defence
Special-Purpose Radio-Frequency Cable Supply

The U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking 5,404 feet of special-purpose electrical outboard radio-f...

Due in 21 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH (NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG)
Special-Purpose Electrical Cable Assemblies

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for six Synqor SYN-9172 special-purpose elect...

Due in 1 day•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Shielded Control Cable Supply

Lincoln Electric System is requesting bids for 15,000 feet of shielded control cable in three specif...

Due in 1 day•Lincoln Electric System
Radio-Frequency Cable

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 4,325 feet of radio-frequency cable, NSN ...

Due in 3 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Special-Purpose Electrical Cable Assemblies

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quote for four special-purpose electrical cable assembl...

Due in 33 minutes•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Special Cable Assemblies

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quote for 45 special cable assemblies under NSN 6150-01...

Due in 4 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY > DLA AVIATION (ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION)
Mil-Spec Electrical Wire

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 150 feet of Mil-Spec electrical wire, NSN...

Due in 4 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Special-Purpose Electrical Cable Assemblies

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for two special-purpose electrical cable asse...

Due in 33 minutes•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Special-Purpose Electrical Cable Supply

The Canadian Department of National Defence is seeking 1,200 metres of special-purpose electrical ca...

Due in 11 days•Government of Canada > Department of National Defence > Maritime Equipment Program Management
Fiber Cable Assemblies

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting a quotation for 36 fiber cable assemblies, NSN 6020-01-53...

Due in 4 days•United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Opportunities Near Bakersfield, California
WRM 9A Meter Vault Barrier

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a contractor to fill and compact erosion nea...

California > Department of Water Resources > San Joaquin Field Division
HMA Paving, Cold Planing, and Traffic Control

The California Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor for HMA Type A paving, cold plan...

Due in 24 days•City of Aurora > Department of Transportation
Plug and Abandon - American Naphtha 3783 Well

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is seeking a contractor to plug and abandon the American Naphtha 3783 well in th...

Larimer County > Natural Resources Department
Residential Reentry Center and Home Confinement Services

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking a single provider for residential reentry center services a...

Due in about 2 months•United States of America > JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS > RESIDENTIAL REENTRY - CO
DSA-Approved Construction Inspector Services

Kern High School District is seeking qualified California Division of the State Architect-approved i...

Due in 2 days•Douglas County School System > Business Services Department
Air Board Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

The City of Bakersfield is seeking a contractor to perform monthly emissions monitoring, gas analysi...

Due in 2 days•City of Bakersfield > Water Department > Wastewater Division
Wastewater Treatment Plant Septage Station Improvements

The City of Bakersfield is seeking a contractor to replace three septage receiving units, associated...

Due in 24 days•City of Bakersfield > Water Department > Wastewater Division
Plug and Abandon Well - Kern River Field

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is seeking a contractor to plug and abandon the Green & Whittier A 297 well in S...

Kern County > Planning and Natural Resources Department
Olive Drive Traffic Signal Interconnect Installation

The City of Bakersfield Public Works Department is documenting a CEQA-exempt project to install cond...

City of Bakersfield > Public Works Department
Spreckels 524 Well Plugging and Abandonment

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is notifying the public of a ministerially exempt project to plug and abandon th...

California
Oil Well Abandonment in Mt. Poso Oilfield

Kern County, California is reviewing a proposal by Petro Resources to abandon 5 wells in the Mt. Pos...

Kern County > Planning and Natural Resources Department
Edison School District Internet Connectivity Services

Edison School District is seeking proposals for Category One internet access and data transmission s...

Due in 8 days•Edmonds School District No. 15
Oil Well Rework and Reperforation

Kern County is seeking a contractor to rework oil well 43E-33S in the Elk Hills oil field, including...

Kern County > Planning and Natural Resources Department
Mechanical Job Order Contract – Phase 13

Kern County is seeking contractors for a one-year mechanical Job Order Contract covering plumbing, h...

Due in 8 days•Kern County > General Services Division > Construction Services Division
General Job Order Construction Contract – Phase 29

Kern County is seeking contractors for a one-year general job order contract covering repair, altera...

Due in 8 days•Kern County > General Services Division
Vista Continuation High School Food Service Equipment

Kern High School District is seeking a prime contractor to furnish and install food service equipmen...

Due in 16 days•Kern High School District
Vista Continuation High School HVAC Installation

Kern High School District is seeking a prime contractor to furnish and install a complete HVAC syste...

Due in 16 days•Douglas County School System > Business Services Department
Vista Continuation High School Doors, Frames, and Hardware

Kern High School District is seeking a prime contractor to furnish and install hollow metal and wood...

Due in 16 days•Valley Center School District > Business Services
Vista Continuation High School Building Insulation

Kern High School District is seeking a prime contractor to furnish and install thermal, acoustical, ...

Due in 16 days•Kern High School District
Gymnasium and Sporting Equipment Installation

Kern High School District is seeking a contractor to furnish and install gymnasium, outdoor basketba...

Due in 16 days•Douglas County School System > Business Services Department
Vista Continuation High School Tiling

Kern High School District is seeking a licensed contractor to furnish and install interior and exter...

Due in 16 days•Douglas County School System > Business Services Department
Vista Continuation High School Dumpster Haul-Off

Kern High School District is seeking a contractor to provide dumpsters, fifty haul-offs, and associa...

Due in 16 days•Douglas County School System > Business Services Department
Vista High School Structural Steel and Metal Decking

Kern High School District is seeking a prequalified contractor to furnish and install structural and...

Due in 16 days•Kern High School District
Vista Continuation High School TPO Roofing

Kern High School District is seeking a licensed contractor to provide and install a complete TPO roo...

Due in 16 days•Kern High School District
Vista Continuation High School Modernization Painting

Kern High School District is seeking sealed bids from a California-licensed C-33 Painting and Decora...

Due in 16 days•Kern High School District
Comments
Correspondences
Custom Fields