Description
The Delaware Department of Transportation is seeking a single Maintenance Provider to perform litter‑removal, marketing, sponsor recruitment, sign fabrication/installation, and related administrative services for its Sponsor‑A‑Highway program on designated limited‑access highways throughout Delaware. The contract is a three‑year base term with up to two optional one‑year extensions, funded directly by private sponsors rather than by the state. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM on 29 Oct 2026. The vendor must be registered with DelDOT, carry specified insurance, and cannot be a joint venture. Evaluation will weight experience, staff qualifications, capability, understanding of DelDOT roadways (including Google Earth use), and presentation quality.
• Litter removal on multiple highway segments with a minimum of 20 removals per year per segment.
• Recruit and manage private sponsors, handle all marketing costs, and oversee design, fabrication, and installation of sponsor signage (DelDOT final approval required).
• Provide weekly litter reports, monthly removal schedules, and maintain detailed records for each sponsored segment.
• Must comply with Delaware MUTCD standards, provide safety equipment, conduct twice‑monthly safety training, and operate only during approved hours.