HSR25-06 Executive Recruitment Services

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure a contract for Executive Recruitment Services. The purpose of this procurement is to enter into an agreement with a firm that will provide the Authority with executive recruitment service activities, including, but not limited to, advertising, research and recruitment, candidate assistance, screening and evaluation process, and post selection support. These services shall be provided virtually.

This is a single-award solicitation.

The schedule for this procurement is as follows:

• RFP Release: October 14, 2025
• Deadline to submit written questions: Due Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 3 p.m. Pacific Time
• Responses to written questions posted by the Authority: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
• Proposals Due: Friday, November 14, 2025, by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time
• Invitations to Interviews sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
• Interviews with Proposers held: Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Notice of Proposed Award: Thursday, January 15, 2026
• Proposed Start Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

The RFP is available to download from CaleProcure at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/event/2665/0000036972

Updates, including responses to written questions, and any addenda will be provided on the CSCR.

Visit the Authority’s Small Business Program webpage for information including a program overview, certifications we recognize, how to get certified, access to our vendor registry, and more.

Questions regarding this procurement should be submitted to Lorraine Delfin-Carpio at L.DelfinCarpio@hsr.ca.gov or Susie Avalos Mejia at Susie.Avalos@hsr.ca.gov.