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HSR26-20 Cal CLEAN Partnership Agreement
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking a private-sector development partner through a competitive procurement to establish a long-term partnership for identifying and advancing corridor-wide energy resiliency and asset commercialization projects within the high-speed rail corridor. This initiative, known as the Cal CLEAN Partnership, is structured in four sequential phases beginning with the Request for Qualifications issued on July 9, 2026, and culminating in the execution of long-term development agreements that may span decades. The initial phase culminates in the execution of a Project Identification Agreement with a term of approximately six months, during which the selected developer will conduct due diligence, assess feasibility, and propose potential projects involving utility-scale energy generation or other asset commercialization opportunities on or near the rail corridor. The developer must demonstrate proven experience in originating, financing, and delivering complex infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on regulatory navigation, technical implementation, and revenue-sharing arrangements with public entities. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off methodology, scoring responses out of 100 points across key areas including development experience, financial structuring, technical capability, regulatory expertise, and collaborative approach, with no reliance on price as the primary selection criterion. The procurement process requires strict adherence to submission protocols including a three-volume Statement of Qualifications with stringent page limits, formatting rules, and deadlines, all of which must be delivered both physically and electronically by August 17, 2026. Proposals must include detailed organizational disclosures, conflict of interest certifications, and compliance with state-specific requirements concerning debarment, non-discrimination, and lobbying, as outlined in state-formatted certifications rather than federal FAR clauses. Selected developers will progress to subsequent phases only upon successful negotiation of a Project Development Agreement and ultimately a Design and Land Acquisition Agreement, with the authority retaining the right to enter into multiple such agreements for diverse projects within the corridor. The Authority will not provide direct funding for project development but instead will grant rights of access and regulatory support in exchange for future revenue sharing from energy generation or asset commercialization. The partnership framework emphasizes innovation, resilience, and economic value creation while preserving agricultural and protected lands, with all submission materials becoming the property of the state subject to public records laws. No FOB terms, pricing details beyond a nominal $1.00 consideration for the initial phase, or traditional delivery schedules are specified, underscoring the nature of this procurement as a pre-development partnership rather than a fixed-scope contract.
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Fresno, CA, USASet-Aside
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