El Dorado County Middle-Mile Fiber Optic Project

The El Dorado County Middle-Mile Fiber Optic Project involves the installation of an underground fiber optic network along existing public rights-of-way in the communities of Cool, Garden Valley, and Georgetown within El Dorado County, California. The work includes constructing handholes, vaults, and splice points to support the fiber optic infrastructure, with routing aligned primarily along major roads and highways. The project is intended to enhance regional broadband connectivity but does not specify technical performance metrics such as bandwidth, latency, or uptime. Environmental compliance under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a central requirement, with a Negative Declaration issued confirming the project will not have a significant environmental impact. All work is to be performed within the designated project areas, with no mention of off-site delivery, shipping terms, or foreign content. The project is administered by El Dorado County’s Planning and Building Department, with Robert Peters, Deputy Director of Planning, listed as the primary point of contact. There is no published solicitation or contract number, no estimated budget or pricing details, and no formal contract type such as fixed-price or cost-reimbursable has been declared; the procurement is classified as a forecast. The project lacks detailed contract clauses, solicitation instructions, evaluation factors, or award methodology typically found in federal acquisition contexts, and no Section K certifications, UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic status information is provided. There are no specified periods of performance, delivery schedules, invoicing methods, payment details, or inspection and acceptance criteria. Administrative documentation includes environmental reviews and contact information, but formal contract terms, packaging standards, or special requirements such as security clearances or contractor certifications are not included. The project is in a planning and approval phase, relying on CEQA documentation rather than federal contract structures.