725-6US-3045 Manhole Modification Project

Caltrans, District 7 – Los Angeles, has approved a temporary encroachment permit for AT&T California to perform maintenance work on manhole MH# 9049 located along the east side of the southbound I-110 off-ramp at post mile 19.53 in Los Angeles. The scope includes excavating soil to a depth between 42 and 48 inches, with an average width of 48 inches and length of 4 feet, to repair and raise the manhole lid and frame to grade without relocating any utilities or acquiring additional right-of-way. All work must occur within the Caltrans right-of-way and requires strict adherence to traffic control measures approved for the City of Los Angeles. Environmental compliance is central to the permit, with work contingent upon following CEQA Class 1b and NEPA categorical exclusions, and mandatory stoppages must occur if active bird nests or previously unidentified cultural resources are encountered, requiring immediate consultation with a biologist or archaeologist. Dewatering is prohibited, and the project must align with Caltrans Encroachment Permit Special Provisions (TR-0408). No formal contract value, pricing, or financial obligations are specified, as this is an administrative permit action rather than a competitive procurement. The work is governed by environmental commitments, not traditional contract clauses, and no federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, payment terms, invoicing procedures, or contracting officer representatives are identified, indicating a streamlined process under state environmental law. The project is tracked under 725-6US-3045, with primary environmental oversight provided by Pauline Lee, Senior Environmental Planner, and Thao Tran, Project Manager, who both signed the categorical exclusion determination on January 28, 2026, prior to public posting on January 29, 2026.