High-Speed Rail Overhead Contact System Components

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking a supplier to manufacture, assemble, test, and deliver overhead contact system components for its high-speed rail construction program.

California > California High-Speed Rail Authority


General
Open
HSR25-29
Nov 17, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM
$507,100,000.00
3 years base + 1 × 1 year option
Small BusinessDisadvantaged BusinessVeteran-Owned Business
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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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

Online
Electronic version of the Bid Package, except Form B and Appendix A

Step 3

Email request for electronic upload link
Bidder name or team name, Bidder email address, IFB number
Description

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the manufacture, inspection, assembly, testing, packaging, and delivery of overhead contact system (OCS) components for its high-speed rail track. The scope includes a large catalog of metal, electrical, structural, fastening, cable, insulator, pole, clamp, bracket, and related components, along with assembly of specified cantilevers, subassemblies, and other components before shipment. Components must comply with Authority-supplied SNCF S220 catenary-system drawings and technical specifications, Buy America requirements, applicable EN, ASTM, AWS, and other standards, and detailed quality-control and testing requirements. The contractor must provide pricing for all listed components and assembly and delivery activities, deliver approximately 1,405,589 components in estimated quantities, and support deliveries to railheads in Kern County and Fresno County. The initial contract term is stated as three to four years, with anticipated delivery orders beginning in Kern County and later extending to Fresno County and optional northern and southern rail extensions. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to manufacture every listed component, produce required assemblies, meet the delivery schedule, and provide qualifying past performance involving at least 50 miles of similar overhead rail materials. A 10 percent bid bond and a 50 percent supply bond are required, and the bid must include extensive forms, certifications, technical information, past-performance information, and business documentation.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSC5340Hardware
Smart Codes
railway componentselectrical hardwaremetal component manufacturing
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026-IFB Released
Sep 25, 2026 07:00 PM-Non-Disclosure Agreement Due
Sep 28, 2026-Proprietary Documents Available
Sep 30, 2026 07:00 PM-Requests for Authority Meetings Due
Oct 02, 2026 07:00 PM-Bidder Questions Due
Oct 12, 2026-One-on-One Meetings with Authority (optional)
Virtual meetings; the Authority will designate the dates and provide details in writing.
Oct 16, 2026-Authority Responses to Questions Released
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM-Optional Minor Variance Proposal Due
Oct 30, 2026-Authority Decision on Minor Variance Proposal
Nov 17, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 17, 2026 10:00 PM-Bid Opening (optional)
The bid opening will be held virtually. An invitation must be requested from the designated point of contact at least 24 hours before the opening.
Dec 1, 2026-Contract Execution
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Employer's Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability Insurance — $25,000,000.00
  • Product Liability Insurance — $25,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability Insurance — $25,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Performance Bond — 50%
Required
  • Within the last 15 years
  • Projects valued at $20,000,000.00 or more
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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