CAL FIRE Mariposa Headquarters Fiber Optic Line

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is seeking to enhance the infrastructure of the CAL FIRE Madera Mariposa Merced Unit Headquarters located at 5366 Highway 49 North, Mariposa, California. The project involves the installation of a fiber optic line, which requires excavating approximately 254 feet of trenching in previously disturbed soils or areas containing backfills. Technical specifications require the trenches to be a minimum of 30 inches deep and between 18 to 24 inches wide. The scope of work includes using mechanical equipment for asphalt cutting and soil excavation, utilizing hand tools where necessary, and completing the process with backfilling and compaction once the cable is installed. This project is classified under NAICS code 237130 and is identified as a forecast with a posted date of September 1, 2026. It has been granted a CEQA categorical exemption under Class 3, Section 15303(d) for new construction and utility extensions, as no significant environmental impacts are expected. Primary points of contact for the project include Senior Environmental Planner Christina Snow and Unit Forester Brian Mattos.