Caltrans Encroachment Permit for Frontier Communications’ Installation of Fiber Optic Along U.S. 395 in Lassen County from Post Mile R61.428 to R61.444

Frontier Communications is undertaking a minor underground infrastructure project within the California Department of Transportation’s right of way along U.S. 395 in Lassen County, spanning from post mile R61.428 to R61.444 near Johnstonville Road. The scope includes the installation of 80 linear feet of 1.25-inch diameter high-density polyethylene conduit containing fiber optic cable, running from an existing utility pole to an existing hand hole. This work is authorized under Caltrans Encroachment Permit 02-25-6-BB-0472 and qualifies for a categorical exemption under California Environmental Quality Act Section 15304, classified as a minor alteration involving limited trenching, backfilling, and surface restoration. The project does not involve a formal competitive procurement process, nor does it include any specified contract value, pricing details, or financial terms; it is administered as an encroachment permit rather than a funded acquisition. Caltrans District 2 in Redding is the lead agency responsible for oversight, with David DeMar identified as the primary point of contact. No formal Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, evaluation factors, contract types, or detailed specifications beyond environmental compliance are cited. The work must be completed in accordance with standard utility installation practices and Caltrans permit conditions, with final inspection and acceptance to be conducted by Caltrans at the project site. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures from Frontier Communications are included in the documentation, and no delivery schedule, FOB terms, invoicing procedures, or payment details are provided. Two supporting documents—a certified exemption finding and a notice of exemption—must be submitted as part of the permit application but are not detailed in format or content.