American Dark Fiber MEN 162 Broadband (0399)

American Dark Fiber, in partnership with the California Department of Technology, plans to install approximately 749 feet of underground high-density polyethylene conduit containing fiber-optic cable along State Route 162 in Mendocino County, California, entirely within the existing Caltrans right-of-way. The project includes the construction of two underground vaults measuring 36 inches wide by 60 inches long by 24 inches deep, along with the placement of temporary traffic control devices and signage to ensure worker and public safety during construction. All activities are confined to Caltrans-owned property, minimizing environmental and roadway disruption. The initiative is part of broader efforts to expand broadband infrastructure in rural areas, with the work designated under the project title American Dark Fiber MEN 162 Broadband and managed by Caltrans District 1 in Eureka. The primary point of contact for the project is Cassie L Nichols, Senior Environmental Scientist, reachable via phone or email provided in the contract data. The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2026, and is categorized as a forecast with no set-aside or NAICS code specified.