Caltrans D6 CVIN MMBN EP 06-25-6-BB-0265

CVIN, dba Vast Networks, is proceeding with the installation of broadband infrastructure along State Route 190 in Tulare County, California, specifically between postmiles 15.962 and 15.964 east of S Jaye Street south of Porterville. The project, coordinated with the California Department of Transportation and the California Department of Technology, involves deploying conduits, fiber optic cable, and bore pits to enhance telecommunications connectivity in the area. The initiative is statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review under Public Resources Code Section 21080.51, streamlining approval without the need for traditional environmental impact assessments. The contract is identified by Caltrans District 6 as solicitation number 06-25-6-BB-0265, issued on August 25, 2025, with the place of performance clearly defined at the specified location along SR-190. The NAICS code 237130 categorizes the work under telecommunications line construction, aligning with industry norms for such infrastructure deployments. No contract value, pricing details, or payment terms are disclosed in the available information, suggesting this document serves as a notice or preliminary notice rather than a fully executed contractual agreement with financial terms. Evaluation factors, contract clauses, and formal award criteria under FAR are not provided, indicating the procurement may operate under state-led procedures rather than federal acquisition frameworks. The primary point of contact for the project is Alex Rangel, Senior Environmental Scientist with Caltrans, who acts as the lead agency representative; Josie Parr of AECOM serves as the applicant representative. Inspection and acceptance are implied to occur at the project site, though specific quality standards or inspection protocols are not detailed. Submission of required documentation, including a certified exemption finding and notice of exemption, is directed to the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento via mail, with no electronic submission system referenced. The absence of data on entity identification, business size status, socioeconomic certifications, invoicing procedures, or contract administration details further underscores the preliminary nature of the documentation, focusing primarily on location, exemption status, and procedural compliance under state law.