I-680 Controller Cabinet Upgrades (EA 2X960)

Caltrans District 4 is preparing to upgrade seven traffic signal controller cabinets along I-680 in Contra Costa County, with construction scheduled to begin in September 2026. All work will remain strictly within the Caltrans right of way, including areas off the paved roadway, and equipment will be staged only in vegetated-free zones to minimize environmental impact. The project is classified under a Class 1 Categorical Exemption per CEQA, indicating it involves routine maintenance of existing facilities with no significant environmental effects, and a certified exemption finding has been filed. The scope includes modernizing controller cabinets between post miles R2.78 and R9.91, with performance and inspection occurring on-site and acceptance handled by Caltrans in accordance with standard state transportation practices. While the project is publicly forecasted and posted as of December 22, 2025, no formal solicitation number, contract value, payment details, accounting codes, invoicing method, or detailed evaluation factors have been released. The primary point of contact is Juliane Smith, Senior Environmental Scientist, who serves as the lead agency representative for environmental compliance but is not officially designated as a contracting officer or technical representative. No contract clauses, packaging requirements, special provisions, or offeror certifications are included in the available documentation, suggesting this is a preliminary environmental and planning notice rather than a full procurement package.