Description
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking bids for the purchase of Overhead Contact System (OCS) poles, including baseplates, for use in the construction of its high-speed rail track. The contract will be for a term of four years, with an estimated cumulative value of $507.1 million for the initial authorization. The scope of work includes the manufacture and supply of OCS poles materials, with an estimated lead time of six to twelve weeks. The authority is looking for a bidder who can provide the required materials, meet the technical specifications, and comply with federal provisions.
• The contract will be delivered through multiple Notices to Proceed (NTPs) as described in the procurement schedule.
• The authority reserves the right to revise the IFB at any time before the bidding deadline.
• The bidder must comply with the property standards of 49 C.F.R. sections 19.30 through 19.37 inclusive.
• The bidder must maintain the project property and equipment in good operating order.
• The bidder must comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.