Caltrans D6 CVIN MMBN EP #06-25-6-BB-1113

Caltrans District 6 is authorizing CVIN, dba Vast Networks, to install 9,420 linear feet of fiber optic cable within existing underground conduit along State Route 41 in Fresno County, between postmiles R31.679 and R33.126, entirely within the state highway right-of-way. The project does not involve any new excavation, ground disturbance, or modification to existing conduits or vaults; all work is confined to access points at five pre-existing vaults located on both sides of SR-41. The installation is being conducted under an encroachment permit and is categorically exempt from environmental review under California’s Public Resources Code Section 21080.51, with documentation affirming the filing of a Notice of Exemption. Staging and equipment access are restricted to the maintained portion of the right-of-way at designated vault locations, ensuring no disruption to traffic or infrastructure. There is no publicly disclosed contract value, pricing structure, or formal procurement process identified; the action is classified as a forecasted encroachment permit rather than a competitive acquisition. The project is subject to Caltrans ROW regulations and administrative oversight, with Alex Rangel, Senior Environmental Scientist at Caltrans District 6, serving as the primary agency contact. No federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, payment terms, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or contracting officer roles are applicable, as this is a state-level infrastructure permitting action. All deliverables pertain to the physical placement of fiber within existing utility corridors, with acceptance occurring on-site in Fresno County, and no formal quality standards, inspection protocols, or performance timelines are specified beyond compliance with the exemption and permit conditions.