726-6US-1602 Conduit Installation Project

Caltrans, District 7 - Los Angeles, has approved an encroachment permit for Charter Communications to install new conduit within the state right-of-way along State Route 126 at post mile 20.49 in Fillmore, Ventura County. The project involves directional boring one foot deep to tie into an existing handhole, with excavation limited to a depth of 3.5 to 4 feet and minimal dimensions of 1 inch wide by 1 foot long. No public utilities will be relocated, and no additional right-of-way will be acquired. Traffic control measures are required during construction, and all work must comply with environmental protections outlined in CEQA and NEPA categorical exclusions, including Class 1b under CEQA and 23 CFR 771.117 under NEPA. The project is governed by Caltrans TR-0408 Encroachment Permit Special Provisions and requires bird surveys within 500 feet of poles or trees to avoid disturbing active nests, with work halted if cultural resources are encountered until reviewed by an archaeologist. No soil disturbance beyond designated areas, dewatering, or unpaved ground disruption is permitted. The project is identified by tracking number 726-6US-1602 and was forecasted for posting on July 16, 2026, with environmental approval finalized on July 9, 2026. Oversight is provided by Caltrans personnel including Senior Environmental Planner Pauline Lee and Project Manager Norman Hui, though no formal contracting officer, COR, COTR, or payment details are specified. No contract value, pricing, invoicing method, delivery schedule, FOB terms, packaging, marking, or procurement evaluation criteria are documented, and the scope is confined to a permitted encroachment activity without formal competitive solicitation or offeror submission requirements.