California eProcure #HSR25-29R1

Supply and preparation of overhead contact system components for California high-speed rail

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking bids to supply and prepare overhead contact system components for its high-speed rail construction. - Buyer: California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA); work serves the First Construction Section and potential northern and southern extensions. - System and OEMs: The components support an SNCF-licensed S220, 2 × 25,000 V, 60 Hz overhead contact system. Named product brands include UNEX and Egic / Coelme-Egic; BLTE Online Catalogue is referenced for several fasteners and plastic parts. No bidder or reseller is identified. - Requested products: Component portfolio estimates differ between procurement documents: approximately 1,093,532 components in one attachment and 1,405,589 in another. Components are assembled and packaged by pole location; component-level quantities are not provided in the available summaries. OCS poles, foundations, and main conductors are excluded. - Examples of identified parts: UNEX junction with insulating bolts (66824), perforated cable tray (66150), and cover (66152); Egic VSV type disconnectors (1.500.1001 and 410_OC_F15001-1); brackets, fasteners, plaques, and other parts with identifiers listed below. The complete 244-line pricing schedule and individual quantities are not available here. - Services and requirements: Manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing, quality control, certification, packaging, and delivery to railheads in Wasco (Kern County) and Fresno County. Cantilever assemblies are to be prepared before shipment; deliveries are planned approximately 40% to Wasco and 60% to Fresno. Requirements include Buy America compliance, technical qualification, quality controls, and a 10-year warranty. Detailed proprietary drawings require an NDA. - Performance: Three-year initial term, with work authorized in phases and potential northern and southern extension work. Deliveries are planned over multiple phases; the schedule and quantities may change. - Named organizations and sources: California High-Speed Rail Authority, SNCF, UNEX, Egic / Coelme-Egic, and BLTE Online Catalogue.

Description

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking bids to purchase overhead contact system (OCS) components materials needed to complete the First Construction Segment of its high-speed rail track. The procurement is being conducted as an Invitation for Bids under HSR25-29R1; the opportunity was previously posted as HSR25-29 for early review purposes. Detailed drawings and specifications are released to interested bidders who sign a non-disclosure agreement. Bids are due December 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST, with bid opening at 2:00 PM PST.

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