2025 District 2B Litter Abatement

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a single qualified contractor to provide litter abatement services within ODOT Region 1, specifically covering highways in the Portland metropolitan area. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) #S-73000-00015125 requires the selected contractor to perform litter removal across multiple highways including Interstate 5, I-84, I-205, I-405, US26, OR217, and Highway 99E/W with varying cleaning frequencies ranging from monthly to quarterly. Bidder qualifications include a minimum of 3 years of experience providing similar services and the ability to submit at least 3 professional references. The contract term is anticipated to be one year, with potential extensions up to a maximum of 6 years. Deliverables include detailed weekly and quarterly reports documenting litter abatement totals, lane miles cleaned, pounds of litter disposed, and total expenditures. Work must be performed daily between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, not exceeding 10 hours per day or 40 hours per week. The bid is due on November 6, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through the OregonBuys eProcurement system.

The solicitation emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, specifically encouraging bids from minority, women, emerging small, and veteran-owned businesses. The maximum contract value is set at $1,000,000 per fiscal year, with compensation structured using fixed unit prices for different worker classifications including Patrol Worker, Litter Abatement Worker, Administrator, and Hazmat Cleanup. Pricing will remain fixed for the first 12 months, with potential subsequent price adjustments limited to the Consumer Price Index. The contract allows for potential additional awards to the second or third lowest eligible bidders within 9 months of the solicitation close. Insurance requirements and specific performance locations are detailed in the contract exhibits, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Bidders must submit a completed Bid Pricing Form, Bid Cover Sheet, and references through the OregonBuys system, with potential price adjustments for out-of-state bidders.