California's High Speed Rail Project is On Track with Announcement of First Construction Contract Packages and an Event for Small Businesses in Fresno
Assemblymember Cathleen Galgiani praised the announcement by the California High Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA) of the planning details on the first construction contract packages for the project. The CAHSRA announced that the packages represent the start of construction on the backbone of the system in the Central Valley and are based on the approximately $6 billion in funding available at this time.
"The beginning of construction for California's 21st century High Speed Rail transportation project will be the beginning of economic recovery for California and the Central Valley," according to Galgiani. "The announcement of these contracts is a tremendous opportunity for small businesses in the Valley and throughout California and will result in thousands of jobs which will spur more economic growth."
The CAHSRA also announced that they anticipate releasing the first request for qualifications (RFQs) within the next 90 days and then a request for proposals (RFPs) in early 2012. The agency is working to engage the small business community in the Valley and is planning a small business focused event in Fresno on September 8th. More information on the event call: 916 324 1541 or the CAHSRA website: www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov
The following details were released on the 5 initial construction contract packages:
- A large design-build contract for a section of construction running from the San Joaquin River north of Fresno south through the city of Fresno to approximately East American Way. It will be 26 to 37 miles in length depending on the final alignment selected through the environmental process, including 12 grade separations, 2 viaducts, 1 tunnel and a major river crossing over the San Joaquin River. This package will be in the $1-2 billion range.
Smaller design-build construction packages in the $500 million - $1 billion range will be divided regionally as follows: - Approximately 28 miles from approximately East American Way in South Fresno south to approximately Hanford Aroma Road, including 20 grade separations and 3 viaducts.
- Approximately 55 miles in length from approximately Hanford Aroma Road south to approximately Dresser Avenue, including 21 grade separations, one viaduct and 4 river crossings.
- Approximately 14 miles from approximately Dresser Avenue south to approximately Allen Road, including 2 grade separations and 1 major viaduct.
- A fifth package will follow to include all of the track work for the entire length of the initial construction section.
Requests for additional information and questions should be directed to: Ted R. Blunck, Commercial Manager - California High-Speed Rail Project at 916-431-2932 or email
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Possible additional early initial construction contract packages that may be announced later:
- Early procurement of up to four architectural/engineer contracts
- Early procurement of up to six construction management contracts
- An early procurement of a design-bid-build contract for the reconstruction of Fresno Street underpass in Fresno, California
- An early procurement of a design-bid-build contract for the construction of an aerial structure over the Union Pacific Railroad in Fresno
CONTACT: Robin Adam 209-726-5465 or 209-658-2600
