HSR26-39 Invitation for Bids for Aluminum Conductors

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 Aluminum Conductors compliant with the requirements set forth at *Exhibit A (Technical Specifications)* of *Attachment C, (Sample Contract)*.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is responsible for planning, designing, building, and operating the first high-speed rail system in the nation.

Aluminum Conductors will be used to transmit system data between Authority buildings, system locations and equipment houses and connect wayside equipment to the Operations Control Center and maintenance facilities.

The Authority will use a one-step procurement process to select the responsible and responsive Bidder offering the lowest Bid to manufacture and deliver the Aluminum Conductors in accordance with the requirements of the Contract set forth as *Attachment C* to this IFB. The Contract will be delivered through multiple Notices to Proceed (NTPs). The Contract will include an initial authorization to manufacture and supply materials as directed by specific Delivery Orders for NTP 1. The Contract will include options to issue NTP 2, and NTP 3 at a later date.

• NTP 1: To be issued for the manufacture and supply of OCS Aluminum Conductors for use in construction over the 119-mile First Construction Section.
• NTP 2: To be issued for the manufacture and supply of Materials for use in construction on the northern extension (Merced to Madera).
• NTP 3: To be issued for the manufacture and supply of Materials for use in construction on the southern extension (Poplar Avenue in the County of Kern to Bakersfield).

Delivery locations are as follows:

• To the Authority’s Wasco railhead located in Kern County bounded by SR 43 to the west, Merced Avenue to the south, and Poplar Avenue to the east for approximately 1/3 of the total quantities (Wasco railhead).
• To the Authority’s railhead that is anticipated to be located in Fresno County and bounded by E. American Avenue to the south and S. Cedar Avenue to the west for the remaining quantities (Fresno railhead).

This IFB is advertised in the California State Contracts Register through Cal eProcure. Bidders must check the California State Contracts Register website for addenda, modifications, and updates to the Bid Documents.

Bids and required documents shall be submitted via **delivery to the Authority** pursuant to Section 5.1, no later than the time specified in this IFB in the Procurement Schedule (Section 4, Table 1).

The initial term of the Contract resulting from this IFB will be **two to four years** (see *Exhibit B of Attachment C*, Table 1).

Unless otherwise indicated, all Bidder deadlines are **12:00 p.m. Pacific Time**.

| Key Dates | Activity Description |
| --- | --- |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | IFB available to prospective bidders |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Requests for meetings with Authority due |
| Mon – Fri, Oct 19-23, 2026 | One-On-One meetings with the Authority |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | Written questions regarding IFB are due |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Authority responses to questions released |
| Friday, November 19, 2026, 12:00pm PST | Bid Submission (Bidding Deadline) |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:00pm PST | Bid Opening |
| December 2026 – January 2027 | Proposed start date for Executed Contract |