Request for Information (RFI) for Sponsor A Highway Litter Removal

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) issued a Request for Information on July 30, 2026 regarding litter removal for Sponsor A Highway Programs, with responses due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. This RFI does not result in contract awards; MassDOT is gathering vendor capabilities and experience to inform development of a future formal Request for Proposals.

Respondents must provide detailed information across five areas: years of operation and states served in litter removal or sponsor-a-highway programs, including contract types; delivery models (full-service, sponsor-only, cleanup-only, or hybrid) and operational structures when DOT does not fund programs; pricing adjustment methodologies accounting for segment length, roadway complexity, traffic volume, median access, and seasonal conditions; identification of states and government agencies where the vendor currently administers Adopt-A-Highway programs with government funding or cost supplementation, including agreement structures; and any additional comments to assist the selection and sourcing team in bid development.

Responses must be submitted electronically through COMMBUYS using the file naming convention "DOTAAH_RFI_Company Name." MassDOT reserves the right to conduct follow-up communications with respondents via email, phone, or in-person meetings limited to RFI subject matter, with all such communications occurring before the posting of the final Request for Proposals. No specific funding amounts, contract terms, or renewal options are identified in the RFI.