07-25-6-BB-2176 MMBN Lumen Joint-Build Project

Lumen Company is proposing to construct two handholes, one measuring 48 inches by 48 inches and the other 30 inches by 48 inches, along with the installation of broadband conduits as part of the Middle Mile Broadband Miles initiative. The work will be carried out using open trench methods, extending to the railroad right-of-way beneath the Route 57 overpass at post-mile R7.15 in Los Angeles County, all within Caltrans right-of-way. The maximum depth of excavation for this project is four feet, ensuring minimal disruption while meeting infrastructure requirements. The effort is intended to enhance regional broadband connectivity as part of a larger state-funded initiative. The contract, identified as 07-25-6-BB-2176 MMBN Lumen Joint-Build Project, was posted on September 23, 2025, and falls under the jurisdiction of Caltrans District 7 in California. Primary coordination is managed by Lillian Cai, Environmental Scientist at Caltrans, reachable via phone or email, while Russell Mix, Program Manager at Lumen, serves as the point of contact for project execution. The work is not subject to a specific set-aside classification, and the project is being executed under existing state infrastructure frameworks without reliance on federal procurement directives. All activities are confined to publicly owned rights-of-way, with compliance to environmental and transportation regulations expected throughout construction.