CVIN, dba Vast Networks, United States (U.S.) Highway 50 Middle-Mile Broadband Network Project (Encroachment Permit 03-26-6-BB-0946)

CVIN, doing business as Vast Networks, is undertaking a broadband infrastructure project in coordination with the California Department of Technology and Caltrans to deploy fiber optic cable and associated vaults along a segment of U.S. Highway 50 in El Dorado County, specifically between post mile R15.063 and R15.081. This initiative aims to enhance middle-mile connectivity by establishing a high-capacity telecommunications backbone through public right-of-way, supported by an encroachment permit issued under number 03-26-6-BB-0946. The project is planned for implementation in the vicinity of Placerville, California, and involves close collaboration with state agencies to ensure compliance with transportation and infrastructure regulations. The project is forecasted with a posted date of June 30, 2026, and is managed through Caltrans District 3 based in Marysville/Sacramento. Key points of contact include Cindy Kinkade, Project Manager at AECOM, who can be reached at 619-917-8235, and Dotrik Wilson, Branch Chief with the California Department of Transportation, reachable at 530-821-3054. All project details and documentation are accessible via the provided digital link, ensuring transparency and coordination among stakeholders. No specific set-aside provisions or NAICS codes are indicated, and the contract remains focused on the physical deployment of network infrastructure within the designated highway corridor.