Caltrans Encroachment Permit 0225-6BB-0090 for Frontier Communications’ Project 5320921

Frontier Communications is authorized under Caltrans Encroachment Permit 0225-6BB-0090 to install fiber optic infrastructure within the right of way of State Route 36 in Tehama County, California, covering multiple post mile segments from PM 94.01 to 98.12, 98.63 to R98.90, R99.21 to R99.39, 100.76, and 101.90 to 102.91. The work includes installing three 1.25-inch HDPE conduits using plowing and horizontal directional drilling techniques, erecting new utility poles with overhead fiber cable, over-lashing existing fiber cables, and constructing five 3-ft by 5-ft vaults. Transverse crossings are required at R99.21 to R99.39 and at PM 100.76. The project is conducted under a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304, Class 4(f), which classifies the work as minor alterations to land involving trenching, backfilling, and surface restoration with minimal environmental impact. No formal federal acquisition regulation clauses, pricing data, payment details, or contract administration structures such as COR/COTR designations or invoicing systems are included in the documentation, indicating this is a state-level encroachment permit rather than a competitive federal procurement. The lead point of contact for Caltrans is Keith Pelfrey, Branch Chief - R3, who signed the Notice of Exemption on September 11, 2025, and the permit was posted on September 12, 2025. The work area spans approximately 14 miles of highway, with specific construction methods tailored to each segment, and acceptance is tied to compliance with the permit and proper restoration of the right of way upon completion. No unique security, personnel, or contractual options are specified, and the process is treated as a ministerial approval based on adherence to established environmental and engineering standards.