Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Establish technically and financially viable path for phased delivery of the High-Speed Rail Program.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Determine efficient commercial mechanisms and integrated delivery solutions for the Early Operating Segment (EOS).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Identify, assess, and recommend viable Asset Commercialization Opportunities (ACOs) to maximize revenue potential.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Submit Work Plan(s) for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the CDA Work, including projected work streams, milestones, schedules, deadlines, and compensation.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Develop Rail Business Case, encompassing technical, operational, commercial, and financial feasibility assessments.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Assumptions & Methodology Memo" for the Rail Business Case.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Phasing Options Report" recommending program segmentation, phasing, delivery, and financing strategy.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Updated Technical & Economic Inputs Package," including capital, operating, and lifecycle cost estimates; demand/farebox revenue forecasts; and risk adjustments.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Delivery Model Options Memo" with qualitative assessment of models for phased delivery and financing.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Initial Financial Plan and Financial Model" demonstrating financial feasibility for the EOS.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Draft Integrated Rail Business Case."
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Final Rail Business Case" incorporating Authority comments.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Develop ACO Business Case, focusing on identifying, evaluating, and planning commercialization opportunities.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Assumptions & Methodology Memo" for the ACO Business Case.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Commercial Opportunities Long-List Report" with a summary of potential ACOs, benchmarking findings, and preliminary feasibility screen.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Shortlist & Prioritization Memo" with evaluation criteria and recommended prioritized ACOs.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Opportunity Assessment Reports" for each prioritized ACO, including market/technical/financial/risk assessments and delivery structure recommendations.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Initial Financial Model and Financial Plan" for ACOs.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Deliver "Final Commercial Strategy and Implementation Roadmap" for ACOs, outlining synthesis, prioritization, sequencing, timelines, and term sheet guidance.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Engage additional key subcontractors/parties (e.g., construction contractor, operator, tenants) through competitive procurements during Phase 2.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Perform in-depth technical analysis and project development work to define the scope of Preferred Projects.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Prepare and present supporting cost information to the Authority.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Conduct all necessary due diligence on existing Program assets and agreements for Preferred Projects.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Develop technical scope of work, project implementation plans, and detailed term sheets for Preferred Projects.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Develop a detailed financing plan and dynamic base case financial model for Preferred Projects.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Work collaboratively with the Authority on developing detailed term sheets for Preferred Projects.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Work collaboratively with the Authority on preparing development agreements for Preferred Projects.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: If applicable, facilitate novation or assignment of agreements for the rail Preferred Project.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Conduct regular progress meetings (bi-weekly unless otherwise agreed).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Coordinate with the Authority’s technical, financial, legal, and program management teams.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Present interim and final findings to Authority leadership as requested.

NAICS Classification

541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, 541618 – Other Management Consulting Services, 541330 – Engineering Services, 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, 482111 – Line-Haul Railroads, 531390 – Other Activities Related to Real Estate

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 24, 2025, and was last updated on February 25, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 4, 2026.

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