Fremont Last Mile Broadband (PWC9118)

The City of Fremont is implementing the Fremont Last Mile Broadband project (PWC9118) to establish a high-speed fiber network connecting 516 unserved locations, as defined by CPUC standards, including households and anchor institutions. The project involves the installation of 120,323 linear feet of 288-strand fiber optic cable, which will interconnect with the Statewide Middle Mile Backbone Network (MMBN). The infrastructure consists of 80,574 feet of underground fiber, 20,407 feet of aerial fiber attached to existing utility poles, and 19,342 feet of fiber installed within existing conduits. All underground routes will be placed within existing rights-of-way to ensure redundancy and future capacity. The project is managed by the City of Fremont Department of Public Works, with Principal Civil Engineer Frans Van Der Meer serving as the primary point of contact. The project has been granted a CEQA exemption by the City Council as of July 21, 2026, and all activities must adhere to Fremont Municipal Code Chapter 18.218. The work is categorized under NAICS code 237130 and will be performed at various locations throughout the City of Fremont, California.