Temporary Aerial Fiber Optic Shoofly Installation

The contract entails the installation of a temporary aerial fiber optic shoofly system using existing utility poles positioned near the UPRR bridge, ensuring continuous communication infrastructure while construction or maintenance activities occur in the vicinity. The installation must maintain a minimum clearance of 18 feet above the levee access road to comply with safety and operational standards, preventing interference with vehicle and equipment movement. The work is classified under NAICS code 238990, indicating it falls within other heavy and civil engineering construction services, and is structured as a subcontract under the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, with performance centered in Sacramento, California. This project supports infrastructure resilience efforts by preserving critical fiber optic connectivity during upstream activities, without requiring permanent alterations to the existing network. The solicitation was posted on June 17, 2026, and the contract is part of broader flood protection initiatives managed by the California state entity. No set-aside provisions or specific contracting preferences are indicated, and the place of performance is localized to the Sacramento area, with all work confined to the immediate vicinity of the UPRR bridge and associated levee access road.