Caltrans D6 Issuance of an Encroachment Permit for CHSR Project - PG&E Utility Pole Rmvl & Install

The project involves the issuance of an encroachment permit by Caltrans to support construction activities for the Merced to Fresno segment of the California High-Speed Rail Project, specifically related to the removal and installation of PG&E utility poles and the installation of traffic control signage in the State Highway right-of-way. The work includes temporary access to receiving pits east of the Union Pacific and Southern California Railway right-of-way and west of H Street, as well as staging equipment and materials beneath State Route 41 to facilitate jack-and-bore sewer installation between H and G Streets. Traffic control measures such as “Keep Right,” “Keep Left,” shoulder closure, and detour signage are required to safely manage roadway impacts during construction. The project’s place of performance is in Fresno, California, with work extending from Madera County through Fresno County, culminating south of State Route 41. Environmental compliance is a central requirement, mandating adherence to the California Endangered Species Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, with mitigation efforts directed toward protecting threatened species including the California tiger salamander, Swainson’s hawk, San Joaquin kit fox, and hairy Orcutt grass. The project is governed by a Notice of Determination issued on October 16, 2025, and supported by an Environmental Impact Report and Addendums 2013-1 and 2013-2, alongside an Incidental Take Permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, contract pricing, payment details, or formal evaluation factors are present; all provisions relate to environmental permitting and state-level regulatory compliance. The California High-Speed Rail Authority is the lead agency, with key contact for environmental compliance located in Fresno and Sacramento, and submissions must be made by physical mail to designated Sacramento addresses. There is no specified contract value, delivery schedule, invoicing method, or personnel qualifications outlined beyond environmental oversight responsibilities.