Site work for a transportation facility in Sacramento, California. Completed plans call for site work for a transportation facility.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has released a new Invitation for Bids (IFB) to purchase OCS Components materials necessary to complete the First Construction Segment of its high-speed rail track. The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is responsible for planning, designing, building, and operating the first high-speed rail system in the nation. California high-speed rail will connect the mega-regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs, and preserve agricultural and protected lands. The Authority may enter into contracts with private and public entities for the design, construction, and operation of high-speed rail trains including all tasks and segments thereof pursuant to California Public Utilities Code section 185036. With this procurement, the Authority seeks to purchase materials necessary for the construction of its high-speed rail track and overhead contact system (OCS). Materials specifically sought under this Contract are Fiber Optic Cables compliant with the requirements set forth at Exhibit A (Technical Specifications) of Attachment C, (Sample Contract). This procurement is funded with State of California and, potentially, with federal funds, including, but not limited to, funds provided by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and funds made available through the various federal funding grant programs and, therefore, requires compliance with certain federal provisions in the contract. Bidder IFB Questions Due: Friday, September 18, 2026 Questions regarding this procurement should be submitted to Trevor Newhouse at materialpurchase@hsr.ca.gov or (916) 324-1541. Authority responses to questions released: Monday to Friday, September 28 to October 2, 2026 Bidder shall submit a bid bond equal to 10% of the total Bid amount at the time of Bid submittal.