Specifications include, but are not limited to:The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is responsible for the planning, design, construction and operation of the first high-speed rail system in the nation. The California High-Speed Rail System (System) will connect the mega-regions of the State, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs and preserve agricultural and protected lands. Phase 1 service will connect San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours at speeds of over 200 miles per hour. The System will eventually extend to Sacramento and San Diego, totaling 800 miles with up to 24 stations. In addition, the Authority is working with regional partners to implement a statewide rail modernization plan that will invest billions of dollars in local and regional rail lines to meet the State’s 21st century transportation needs. The Authority may enter into contracts with private and public entities for the design, construction and operation of high-speed rail trains including all tasks and segments thereof pursuant to California Public Utilities Code §185036. Additional authority for a state agency to enter into a contract agreement includes but is not limited to, Public Contract Code Sections 10335, et seq. The Authority intends to finance the Project with State and federal funding, including funds provided by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and funding made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The Authority will act as the FRA-designated recipient for federal transportation funds. Only if sufficient funds are made available to the Authority by the U.S. Government or the California State Legislature for the purpose of this program is a contract valid and enforceable. Prior to execution or commencement of any contract resulting from this RFQ, if sufficient funds are not made available for the current year and/or any subsequent years covered under a contract resulting from this RFQ, then that contract shall be of no further force and effect. In addition, a contract is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the Congress or the State Legislature that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this contract in any manner
