HSR26-16 M2M Collaborative Design-Build Services

The California High-Speed Rail Authority seeks a qualified design‑build team to deliver the civil‑works for the Merced‑to‑Madera 30.3‑mile high‑speed rail corridor, including embankments, bridges, drainage, road reconstructions, and related infrastructure, under a collaborative contract valued up to $2.4 billion. • Scope includes embankment construction, major bridge structures, drainage improvements, animal‑crossings, irrigation facilities, and roadway interface works. • Contractor must provide key personnel (Principal in Charge, Design Manager, Construction Manager, Quality Manager, Scheduler, Safety Manager) with extensive experience (15‑20 years) and satisfy stringent financial‑capacity, bonding, insurance, and small‑business participation requirements. • Procurement follows a two‑step best‑value process: RFQ → shortlisting of two firms → $17 million Pre‑Proposal Collaboration Agreement (PPCA) with a ~9‑month design‑build development period → final RFP and award of a design‑build contract not to exceed $2.4 billion. • Must comply with Buy‑America, CEQA/NEPA, prevailing‑wage, ESG, and other federal/state regulations, and submit extensive technical, past‑performance, and financial documentation. • Non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference on July 16 2026; SOQ submission deadline of October 21 2026.