CEO報告

Ian Choudri, CEO 2025年7月10日

NEW EXECUTIVES

Mark Tollefson – Chief of Staff
- Undersecretary for California State Transportation Agency
- Senior Counselor on Infrastructure and Fiscal Affairs, Office of Governor Newsom
- Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Office of Governor Newsom
- Department of Finance, 2007 – 2019
Jamey Matalka – Chief Financial Officer
- Director of Risk Management and Project Controls, CHSRA
- Assistant Chief Financial Officer, CHSRA
- Served in multiple positions at the California Department of Finance including Principal Program Budget Analyst III
- Corporation Examiner, Department of Managed Health Care
Jane Brown – Chief of Legislation
- Deputy Director of Legislation for the California High-Speed Rail Authority
- Staffed the Senate Rules Committee
- Served as Committee Assistant for multiple committees of the Senate and Assembly
Peter Whippy – Chief of External Affairs
- Communications Director, Committee on House Administration, U.S. Congress
- Democratic Communications Director, U.S. House Committee on House Administration
- Communications Director, Representative Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Congress
- Press Secretary, Representative George Miller, U.S. Congress
Emily Morrison – Chief of Contract Administration
- Branch Chief- Infrastructure Support for California, Nevada, and Pacific Islands, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Lead Contracting Officer- Nuclear Weapons and Base Support, Kirtland Air Force Base
- Contracting Officer- Infrastructure Support, Mountain Home Air Force Base
- Contract Manager, DuPage Medical Group
Edward Fenn – Chief of Construction
- Vice President for the Brightline West – Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga Project
- Managed the Initial Operating Segment on Brightline – Miami to West Palm Beach
- Project Director for MBTA Cabot Yard Program, Boston MA
- Senior Project Manager for SunRail Commuter Rail Startup Project Director for UP Express and Air Rail Link, Toronto, ON
Soon-Sik Lee – Chief of Planning & Engineering
- 29 years experience in planning and engineering, and the strategic delivery of complex transportation mega projects
- A proven track record of delivering complex and large-scale rail projects in CA and overseas, including LA EXPO, Caltrain, Etihad Rail HSR, etc.
Ramank Bharti – Director of Risk Management & Project Controls
- 32+ years of Rail Industry management experience as under:
- 12+ years managing train operations, new rail lines and rolling stock maintenance.
- 12 years leading project control on rolling stock & signaling contracts of majors like NYCTA & WMATA.
- Last 8 years leading rolling stock maintenance, overhaul & upgrade programs on US West Coast.
Basem Muallem, PE – Statewide Regional Director
- 32 years at Caltrans, retiring as District 8 Director
- Worked 10 years for leading private transportation and infrastructure firms on SBCTA Redlands Passenger Rail Project and I-10 Express Lane Project for SBCTA
Tom Fellenz – Acting Chief Counsel
- 45 years in service with the State of California
- 31 years at Caltrans including Deputy Chief Counsel
- Served as Chief Legal Counsel for the Authority since 2011, in that time also served as Acting Chief Executive Officer and as a Retired Annuitant
Mahsa McManus – Chief Administrative Officer
- Chief of Administrative Services, CHSRA
- Human Resources Manager, CHSRA
- Public Policy Manager, California Department of Social Services
- Manager of Operations, Community Psychiatry
Patty Nisonger – Chief Information Officer
- CIO at High-Speed Rail Authority since 2017
- Caltrans Customer Service Division Chief
- Caltrans PMO Chief
- Caltrans IT Supervisor
Carol Dahmen – Chief of Strategic Communications
- 30+ years as a communications professional in both the private and public sector
- Served as a political strategist and consultant
- Served Governor Gray Davis and Secretary of State Kevin Shelley

STATE BUDGET

Governor Newsom’s budget proposal includes strong support for the High-Speed Rail Program
The High-Speed Rail proposal will:
- Extend program funding to 2045
- Create a stable and predictable funding stream for the HSR program with at least $1 billion annually for High-Speed Rail to enable greater certainty and deliver the project more efficiently.
- This guaranteed minimum funding level will also improve the project’s ability to attract private capital and leverage additional funds upfront, which will accelerate project delivery, lower long-term costs, and increase flexibility through alternative delivery methods.
- Final language of the proposal remains to be negotiated with the Legislature. The Authority continues to work with the Administration and Legislature to maximize the dollars available to the program and the length of time those funds are available.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION

The Authority is proposing several legislative actions necessary to lay more track sooner and reach population centers faster.
- Streamlining efforts for permitting and environmental review
- Improved coordination authority with utility partners
- Judicial support for efficient and timely adjudication of eminent domain cases
- Increased flexibility for project sequencing to unlock private sector innovation and engagement through modifications to SB 198
These key modifications will support more certainty around efficient and timely delivery of the high-speed rail system, utilize limited public funds more prudently, and can achieve significant project schedule savings.

PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION

In June, the Authority release a Request For Expression of Interest (RFEI) to seek private sector and financial institutions’ feedback on potential Public Private Partnerships and vision for the program:
- Broad industry consultation was initiated in January with the Authority’s Industry Forum; multiple one-on-one discussions and follow-ups provided a sound basis for the new vision
- The RFEI provides an opportunity to receive more specific feedback, incorporating the analysis and updates from the capital cost efficiency review, new organization, and new operational (ridership and O&M) modeling
- Funding guarantees in the Governor’s May Revise Budget offer the Authority a long term and stable funding source
- We are seeking feedback on the commercial, ﬁnancial, technical and procurement aspects of the new vision, as well as industry’s view on the potential beneﬁts and challenges of combining remaining portions of the program into one or more design-build-ﬁnance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) or similar contracts and incorporating private investment
- Focus is on cost savings and schedule acceleration, and the key commercial and ﬁnancial requirements that would be required to achieve those objectives
- Opportunities for P3 development and delivery approach include track and systems, renewable power generation, transit-oriented development, civil extensions, tunnels, ancillary revenue opportunities, and passenger revenues.
- The Authority is seeking written feedback on the RFEI by July 28, 2025, with one-on-one meetings to be held in August.
- Questions regarding the RFEI can be submitted to RFEI@hsr.ca.gov
- Additional information can be found on the Authority’s RFEI webpage: https://hsr.ca.gov/business-opportunities/procurements/architectural-engineering-and-capital-contracts/request-for-expressions-of-interest-for-the-delivery-of-operating-segments/

RAILHEAD UPDATE

The railhead project marks the start of the Authority’s track and systems work
Started construction in January 2025, all track construction complete in September 2025
The railhead site is located in the City of Wasco at the end of Construction Package 4.
BNSF is managing the construction of 10 miles of siding and storage track that will feed into the 150-acre site
The railhead is a freight yard designed to receive materials including rail, ties, ballast and OCS and system components
Civil work for the Railhead tracks was completed in May 2025
Track and signal installation activities are underway
Siding and storage track placement is in progress
- Efforts are ongoing to incorporate facility sitework into BNSF scope
Fencing, drainage, sub-base, utilities, roadways, ready to receive commodities in 2026.
1.25 miles of track placed as of July 7, 2025
On track for September 2025 completion of all track work
Railhead facility will provide storage and staging for:
- Track laying equipment
- Commoditized track materials, including:
  - 軌
  - Ties
  - Ballast
  - OCS and Systems Components
High-speed rail installation will commence next year on completed Construction Package 4, moving north (Q3 2026).

MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT (MATOC)

Informational Only
Establish HSR Construction MATOC
Five (5) year Multiple Year contracting vehicle
$15M Task Order Ceiling
Award Four (4) Pools
Large Business Pool / Small Business – Merced, Madera, and Fresno counties / Small Business – Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties / Utility Relocation
What is a MATOC and Why Implement?
- MATOC stands for Multiple Award Task Order Contract, which is a type of bench contract that allows the Authority to award multiple contractors an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Access to highly qualified and readily available experts to support a collection of projects or tasks.
- Eliminates the need for the procurement of individual contracts, saving time and cost for the Authority and industry.
- Work can begin after the task order process is compete versus months to procure individual contracts.
- Application of lessons learned, working relationships, and knowledge of environmental requirements leading to executable and timely projects.
MATOC Benefits
- Essential tool for large programs, streamlined approach for an agency to procure a wide range of construction with flexibility, efficiency, and competition, ensuring that the agency gets the best value.
- Flexibility and Efficiency
  - MATOC (bench of qualified firms)
  - Nimble contracts allowing timely support
  - Cost saving measure (indirect costs)
  - Incentivizes performance
- Increased Opportunities
  - Access to an array of experts, innovation and industry best practices
  - Capacity building
MATOC Funding
- No budget allocation. Funding will come from board-approved capital and operating budgets on a task order basis.
- Does not impact the affordability of the agency’s budget and financial resources.
- The upcoming procurements are already incorporated in the operating plans and capital project budgets.
MATOC Contract Structure, Capacity, & Scope
- Maintain high standards
- Build strong relationships
- Increase Organization
- Continuous Improvement
- Multiple-Year Contracts
  - Not to exceed five (5) years
  - On/Off Ramp for the life of the contract
- Support Small Business
  - Two SB Pools to target & support Authority Small Business Goals
- Task Orders
  - Funded at the time of need
  - Task Order ceiling $15M
- The MATOC will be utilized to execute a broad range of repair and minor construction projects on real property at sites noted in the “Locations” section. The work may consist of multiple disciplines of construction, and shall include but not be limited to the following categories of work:
  - …“construction, construction with design elements, construction with land surveying, geotechnical investigations, alteration, improvement, repairs, utilities, utility investigations utilizing new technology, communication utilities, site-work, landscaping, fencing, specialty trade services, masonry, roofing, heating and cooling and air conditioning, concrete, asphalt paving, painting, graffiti removal, storm drainage, remediation, remediation with environmental elements, demolition of facilities, construction of new facilities, building reface, interior/exterior building modification, jack and bore casings, irrigation facilities, utility relocation, reinforced concrete structures, electrical distribution relocations, new electrical point of service, services connections, grading and earthwork, material hauling, embankment construction and repairs, grading, clearing and grubbing, potholing, tree removal, weed removal, erosion and sediment control, other construction-related work and other facility-related services required by the Authority.
Procurement On/Off Ramp Procedures
- CAHSR intends to periodically review the total number of contractors participating in the Ordering Process and determine whether it would be in its best interest to initiate on-ramping to add new contractors to the Basic Contract, or off-ramping to remove awardees due to industry consolidation, significant changes in the marketplace, lack of participation, or general economic conditions.
- This is a discretionary unilateral authority of the Government.
- Contractors will be notified of On/Off Ramp procedures on solicitation.
- On/Ramp of contractors may occur at any time during the life of the MATOC.

PROCUREMENT UPDATES

RFEI Procurement Schedule
- Release RFEI
  - June 2025
- Review RFEI Submissions
  - July 2025
- RFP advertised on Cal eProcure
  - Aug 2025
- Virtual Pre-Bid Conference and Small Business Informational Workshop
  - Sep 2025
- Proposals Due
  - Oct 2025
- Proposals Evaluation
  - Nov 2025
- Anticipated Notice of Proposed Award Released
  - Nov 2025
- Contract Execution
  - Dec 2026
Material Procurement
- Examples:
  - Ballast
  - Concrete Ties
  - OCS Contact
  - OCS Poles
  - 軌
  - Fiber Optic Cable
- Market Research and Benefits
  - Interested and Capable Vendors Identified
  - Bulk Pricing Results in Cost Savings
  - Relationship and Coordinated Delivery Efforts Reduce Delays
- Long Lead Times
  - Ballast
    - 2 to 3 Weeks
  - Concrete Ties
    - 1 to 2 Months
  - OCS Contact Wire
    - 6 to 12 Months
  - OCS Poles
    - 6 to 12 Weeks
  - 軌
    - 6 to 12 Months
  - Fiber Optic Cables
    - 3 to 6 Months
- Solicitation:
  - August 2025
- Award:
  - October 2025
- First Order Placed:
  - October 2025

FEDERAL GRANTS UPDATE

On June 4th the Authority received a notice from the Federal Railroad Administration regarding a proposed determination on the Federal State Partnership ($3.1B) and FY10 Grants ($929M).
The Authority was given 7 days to provide an initial response and 30 days provide a detailed response.
On June 11th we sent an initial response disputing the unwarranted and unjustified proposed determination.
On July 7th, the Authority sent a full response correcting the record, providing a complete evidentiary record to demonstrate compliance and dispute the FRA’s flawed findings.
As recently as last year, the FRA conducted a compliance review of the Authority’s adherence to the FY10 and FSP grants. The FRA then found no evidence to support a finding of non-compliance.
Today, California High-Speed Rail is advancing more cost effectively and efficiently than ever before. There has been momentous achievements of complex logistical and legal coordination efforts. We are now 18 months from completion of civil construction on the 119-mile initial segment and will be laying track next year.

FINANCIAL EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS

Under new leadership and embarking upon several key program stages, the Authority sought to ensure the support it receives from the consulting community provides the best value for money. To that end, a Financial Efficiency analysis was performed by financial advisors to identify the best collective use of those consultants.
- Major contracts covering mission critical activities were reviewed
- Analysis was conducted over 6 weeks (March – April) and examined 9 consultant contracts
- Analysis including 200+ governing contractual documents, 225+ relevant deliverables and 250+ invoices
- More than 70 interviews were conducted across consultants and Authority staff
- Industry best practices were also factored into analysis.
Outputs:
- $30,000,000 in savings already achieved. Additional $18,800,000 in potential savings identified and under review
- Aligned staffing to necessary scopes of work and eliminated redundancies across consultant teams
- Obtained recommendations for improvements to processes and systems

CHANGE ORDER

Board Policy HSR11-001 Delegation of Authority – Section B Contracts and Contract Management:
- Reporting Change Orders equal to or greater than $25 million
CP-1 Design Services and Impacts Resolution
- 改變順序：
  - 00607
- 理由：
  - Through CO 00607, the Parties settled all disputes and claims, related to the additional design services, increased engineering support during construction, and design overhead related costs incurred by TPZP to keep the job progressing due to excessive third-party comments and prolonged design review processes beyond what could have been reasonably anticipated at the time of bid.
  - Examples include increased efforts for design services and impacts related to City of Fresno/Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (COF/FMFCD) Design Submittals, Railroad Facilities Design Submittals and Work Plan/Crossing Applications.
  - This CO fully compensates TPZP and its subcontractors for the above described impacts and resolves disputes in their entirety for direct costs, indirect costs, and time impacts through project completion.
  - There is no change to the Substantial Completion date.
- 成本：
  - $33,500,0000 from the Authorized Program Baseline CP1 Contingency

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