CVIN, dba Vast Networks Hwy 101 / SR 152 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project

The project involves the installation of broadband fiber optic cable along US-101 and SR-152 near the City of Gilroy and Old Gilroy in Santa Clara County, California, to establish middle-mile infrastructure that will connect to a third-party operated last-mile broadband network. The goal is to expand high-speed internet access to homes, businesses, and underserved communities in the area. Caltrans, District 4 - Bay Area/Oakland, is the lead agency overseeing the project, with the work specifically focused on post miles R5.123 to R5.885 on US-101 and post miles 10.056 to 11.913 on SR-152. The project qualifies for an environmental exemption under Public Resources Code § 21080.51, allowing for streamlined approval as a middle-mile broadband initiative along existing transportation corridors. While the contract is listed as a forecast with a posted date of September 16, 2025, and was signed by Brian Gassner, Environmental Analysis Branch Chief at Caltrans, no formal solicitation number, contract value, pricing structure, or detailed performance timeline has been provided. The point of contact for inquiries is Sarah K. Wright, Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist, with primary correspondence routed through the Caltrans Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento. No formal contract clauses, packaging or marking requirements, inspection criteria, invoicing methods, or accounting identifiers such as AAC, TAS, or ACRN are documented in the available materials. There is no indication of the contract type, submission instructions, evaluation factors, or awarded business size status, and no representations or certifications from the contractor, CVIN dba Vast Networks, have been included. The Lead Agency Contact, Brian Gassner, is noted in a project oversight capacity but is not formally designated as a COR, COTR, or PCO. The project appears to rely on statutory exemptions and administrative approvals rather than traditional procurement processes, with final acceptance expected at the installation sites in Gilroy, and no details provided regarding warranties, quality standards, or deliverables beyond the physical deployment of the fiber network. The absence of specific technical specifications, payment terms, or compliance reporting obligations suggests the contract is structured as a streamlined, legislatively authorized infrastructure initiative rather than a standard federal or state procurement.