Litter Pick Up along roadways in Oakland County; 2026 season

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ 250000000650) to procure litter pickup services along roadways in Oakland County during the 2026 mowing season. This as-needed procurement solicits qualified contractors to provide comprehensive litter removal and debris cleanup services on state roadways throughout Oakland County to protect motorist safety and maintain roadside aesthetics. The scope of work requires contractors to collect all litter, bag materials, and transport waste to licensed landfills for proper disposal, with services to be completed within seven business days of request. Work crews must consist of a minimum of three personnel equipped with high-visibility safety apparel and appropriate protective equipment, operating during normal hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, including trucks with Type A rotating beacons, and assume full responsibility for traffic control in accordance with Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidelines and MIOSHA safety compliance. The RFQ was posted on September 24, 2025, with a deadline for submitting questions by October 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a quote submission deadline of October 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time; quotes must be submitted electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS or via email to Ruth Thole at TholeR@michigan.gov. No formal bidders' conference or site visit is required, and quotes must remain valid for 60 calendar days from the submission deadline.

Pricing for this procurement is structured on an all-inclusive hourly rate per crew person for labor and equipment, plus a separate per-ton disposal fee for bagged litter at licensed landfills; the hourly rate must encompass all costs except disposal and landfill charges. While no specific set-asides are designated, bidders may qualify as disabled veteran-owned businesses under Michigan law by providing appropriate documentation. The combined budget for this procurement does not exceed $50,000 across all awarded contracts, with MDOT reserving the right to award multiple contracts to ensure adequate service coverage. All contractors must register with the State Contractor website (SIGMA VSS/AdvantageVSS) and must certify that pricing was determined independently; MDOT also reserves the right to refuse award to bidders with unpaid state taxes or outstanding debt. Payment will be made exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt, with monthly invoices submitted within 15 calendar days of month-end, and work subject to inspection and acceptance by the MDOT Program Manager within 24 hours of completion.