California eProcure #HSR25-30

California High-Speed Rail Authority Fiber Optic Cable Procurement for High-Speed Rail Construction

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking bids for the manufacture and delivery of fiber optic cables to support the construction of its high-speed rail track and overhead contact system. - Government Buyer: - California High-Speed Rail Authority - Procurement covers multiple counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, and Tulare - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must supply fiber optic cables meeting technical specifications - Products/Services Requested: - Manufacture and delivery of single-mode, loose-tube, steel-tape armored fiber optic cables (minimum 288 fibers) - 2 x 144 fiber cables (total estimated: 300 miles / 1,584,000 feet) - Option for 1 x 288 fiber cable (estimated: 150 miles / 792,000 feet) - Delivery to railheads in Kern and Fresno Counties - Electrical bulk cable and accessories for rail construction - Road and railroad construction materials - Datacom and network connectivity installation - Passenger railway transportation services - Motor electrical power generation equipment maintenance and repair - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America provisions - Federal requirements and small business participation goals - Multiple Notices to Proceed and Delivery Orders - Prevailing wage, equal employment opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies - Bidders must monitor California State Contracts Register for updates - Contract term is 2 to 4 years, with deliveries scheduled primarily in 2027 and 2028, and options for additional cable quantities.

Description

The California High-Speed Rail Authority released an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to purchase OCS Components materials necessary for the first construction segment of its high-speed rail track. The procurement includes fiber optic cables and related materials. The IFB was released on September 4, 2026, with bids due by October 9, 2026. No pre-bid conference or small business workshop is anticipated. Questions can be directed to Trevor Newhouse at the Authority.

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