Sponsor A Highway

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is requesting proposals for professional services to operate the Sponsor-A-Highway Program, a litter removal service on designated limited-access highways, with proposals due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time via the Bonfire Procurement Portal.

The scope requires the selected Maintenance Provider to supply all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services for litter removal on I-95, I-495, I-295, SR 141, SR-1, Puncheon Run Connector, and US 301 at a minimum frequency of 20 times per year (twice monthly April through November, once monthly December through March). The provider must recruit and manage highway sponsors, market the program, fabricate and install sponsor signs subject to DelDOT approval, maintain administrative documentation, and conduct twice-monthly safety training. The provider bears all costs for marketing, sponsor recruitment, sign fabrication, installation, personnel, equipment, and supplies; DelDOT funding comes directly from sponsors paying for litter removal on designated segments. Firms must register or apply for registration with DelDOT through SimpliGov prior to submission and maintain minimum insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability, $1,000,000 automotive liability combined single limit, and Delaware-mandated worker's compensation.

The contract term is three years with two possible one-year extensions contingent on performance review and DelDOT satisfaction. One agreement will be awarded. Evaluation is weighted as follows: prior experience in litter collection and Sponsor-A-Highway programs (50%), key staff qualifications (15%), resources and capability (15%), understanding of DelDOT roadways and Google Earth (10%), and submission completeness (10%).