California Department of Technology State Route 160 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project (Encroachment Permit 03-26-N-BB-0416)

The California Department of Technology, in collaboration with the California Department of Transportation, is planning to install an underground electric line at State Route 160, post mile L8.32 in Sacramento County, to support the transmission and amplification of broadband signals via an off-system hub. This initiative is part of a broader middle-mile broadband network project aimed at enhancing connectivity infrastructure in the region. The project requires an encroachment permit, designated as 03-26-N-BB-0416, and is scheduled for public notice on June 2, 2026, with work expected to take place near Rio Vista, California. The effort aligns with statewide goals to expand reliable high-speed internet access across critical transportation corridors. Primary oversight for the project is managed by the California Department of Transportation, District 3 – Marysville/Sacramento, with Dotrik Wilson serving as Branch Chief and the main point of contact for inquiries. Shannon Martin-Guzman, the Project Delivery Manager, will coordinate implementation activities. The project does not specify a solicitation number, NAICS code, or set-aside type, indicating it may not be formally bid through typical procurement channels but rather executed through interagency coordination. The official project information is accessible through the California Environmental Quality Act Network portal, and all work will comply with state regulations regarding utility encroachments on state highway rights-of-way.