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Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0279 for the CVIN, dba Vast Networks State Route 97 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project

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CVIN, dba Vast Networks, is installing broadband infrastructure along State Route 97 in Siskiyou County, California, between post miles 49.778 and 50.457, as part of a statewide initiative to deploy approximately 10,000 miles of middle-mile broadband network within the California State Highway System. The project includes placing approximately 4,029 linear feet of two 1.5-inch high-density polyethylene ducts with fiber optic cable at a minimum 48-inch depth of cover, installing four polycrete vaults for splicing and pulling, and executing 5-inch cased borings under roadways with standard bore pits. All work is confined to the Caltrans right-of-way within 30 feet of highway edges, minimizing impact to paved surfaces and shoulders, and includes temporary and permanent erosion controls. The initiative fulfills the mandate of Senate Bill 156, signed in July 2021, which established a statutory exemption from environmental review under Public Resources Code Section 21080.51 to accelerate the deployment of open-access middle-mile infrastructure connecting underserved communities to third-party last-mile networks. This permit-driven project, governed by Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0279, operates under a ministerial approval process requiring coordination with Caltrans and the California Department of Technology, but does not involve competitive procurement, federal contracting clauses, or formal cost or payment terms. The project is not subject to traditional contract administration structures such as a contracting officer, COR, or COTR, and relies on state statutory authority rather than federal acquisition regulations. No pricing, delivery schedule, or invoice procedures are specified, as this is an infrastructure installation permit aligned with California’s broader broadband equity goals.

General Info

CVIN installs middle-mile fiber optic infrastructure along State Route 97 under Caltrans permit to expand broadband access per SB 156.

Agency

California → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

NAICS

237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Dorris, CA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0279 Notice of Exemption

PDF•notice-of-exemption

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Timeline

PostedJan 9

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / Agency

California → Caltrans, District 2 - Redding

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Contacts

David DeMarBranch Chief

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Mike StewartDirector of Marketing and Business Development

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Full Description

CVIN, dba Vast Networks, in coordination with the California Department of Technology and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), proposes to install broadband infrastructure consisting of conduit, fiber optic cable, and vaults on State Route 97 between post mile (PM) 49.778 and PM 50.457 in Siskiyou County. This project would include the installation of approximately 10,000-miles of broadband infrastructure throughout California within the State Highway System, including Interstate routes. Due to the varied topography and locations of the 10,000-mile broadband infrastructure across the State of California, the design would be dependent on project site features. Work would include the installation of subsurface broadband conduit and fiber, the installation of network repeater hubs at approximately 50-mile intervals, as well as the installation of vaults (Pull, Splice, and Buried) at various locations. All work will take place within 30-feet of highway rights-of-way except where not feasible. The areas of project impact in most areas will be limited to the existing paved surfaces, disturbed shoulders, and maintained Caltrans right-of-way. Purpose: This Middle-Mile Broadband Network project will install the broadband infrastructure along the State Highway System (SHS) necessary to connect to a third-party operated Last Mile Broadband Network which will bring internet connectivity to homes, businesses, and community institutions. Need: In July 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 156 to create an open-access middle-mile network to bring high-speed broadband service to all Californians. The lack of available middle-mile broadband infrastructure has been a major issue in connecting Californias communities. The statewide open-access middle-mile network included in SB 156 is a foundational investment to ensure every Californian has access to broadband Internet service that meets the connectivity needs of today, and well into the future. This project intends to support providing critical statewide broadband infrastructure to enhance access to and increase the affordability of high-speed internet for all Californians. Scope of Work Work within the existing Caltrans right-of-way would include the following: Placement of temporary traffic control devices and signage. Removal of minor vegetation. Install approximately 4,029 linear feet of broadband conduit and fiber optic cable, generally consisting of two (2) 1 ½-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) ducts, with a minimum depth of cover of 48 inches. 5-inch cased bore would be used to cross Caltrans roadways. Installation of underground fiber optic cable. Excavation of bore pits planned within project limits. Standard bore pits measure 3 feet wide by 5 feet long by 4 feet deep. Installation of four (4) standard polycrete vaults measuring approximately 3 feet wide by 5 feet long by 3 feet deep and installed flush with the ground, 1 inch above the surface in unpaved areas or buried up to 12 inches if requested by a permitting jurisdiction. Application of temporary and permanent erosion control, as needed.