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Council approves ~$19.5M work order to begin citywide fiber build; escrow arrangement included
Summary
Placerville approved work order No. 1 under a November 2024 master services agreement to begin underground construction and installation for a broadband fiber project. The work order is about $19.52 million and includes an escrow arrangement to allow state grant reimbursement to flow to the contractor without harming city cash flow.
Placerville City Council on April 8 authorized the city to move forward with work order No. 1 under its existing master services agreement for a broadband fiber project, authorizing underground construction, splicing, testing, and cabinet installation with Entry Point Networks, Inc. for approximately $19.52 million.
Why it matters: The project is funded by a CPUC/state broadband grant and is intended to create core fiber infrastructure to enable expanded, higher‑quality internet service across Placerville. City staff said the work is time‑sensitive…
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