Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 83880 HOPE, ID - H001, ID

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for regular transportation services for box route service, specifically for a box delivery vehicle type. The service is to be performed in HOPE, ID, with a contract start date of 10/01/2026 and an end date of 09/30/2032.

• The service involves a specific route (Part A) with detailed segments and mileage, including stops at various locations within HOPE, ID.

• The route operates on a "K7" frequency, meaning daily except Sundays and holidays, with an estimated 303.07 annual trips.

• Vehicles must have a minimum cubic feet of usable load space and a minimum of one vehicle is required. A right-hand drive vehicle is an option.

• Vehicles must be equipped with roof-mounted warning lights and may display "US MAIL".

• The supplier must provide safe loading and security of equipment, and exercise extreme caution in hazardous conditions.

• Specific screening and identification requirements for personnel are detailed, including background investigations and driving record checks.

• The contract type is Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment.

• The period of performance is from 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2032.

• The estimated annual schedule miles are 12,486.5, and estimated annual schedule hours are 1,621.0.

• The estimated number of boxes is 399.

• Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 AM, Mountain Time, on April 24, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted on PS Form 7405 and include PS Form 7468A (Highway Transportation Contract - Cost Worksheet).

• The evaluation will be based on Supplier Eligibility (pass/fail), Past Performance, Supplier Capability, and Operations Plan, with price being a factor in the best value decision.

• No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned in the provided sections.

• The solicitation is issued in accordance with USPS policies and procedures.

• The proposed offer must include all elements of cost the supplier expects to incur.

• Applicable Department of Labor Wage Determination(s) are outlined in Section B of the Statement of Work.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for regular postal service transportation. It outlines the requirements for an offeror to provide mail service within or between specified cities and states.

• The core deliverable is the provision of regular postal service transportation.

• Specifics regarding the service area (in or between cities/states) are to be detailed in the solicitation.

• The solicitation number is 801-740-26.

• The contract number is 83880.

• The proposed contract term begins on October 1, 2026, and ends on September 30, 2032.

• Offerors must submit a proposal pursuant to the solicitation.

• A completed cost worksheet (PS Form 7468A) is required with the offer.

• The solicitation and all attachments are incorporated by reference.

• The offeror must provide evidence of authority if it is a partnership or corporation.

• The document includes provisions for representations and certifications, including business type (e.g., small business, minority business, woman-owned business) and affiliation with Postal Service employees.

• Offerors must certify they do not maintain segregated facilities.

• Several forms are included for completion by the offeror, such as PS Form 7405 (Proposal Submission Pkg), PS Form 7468A (Cost Worksheet), Provision 4-3 (Representations and Certifications), PS Form 5472 (Pre-Award Questionnaire and Assets and Liabilities Statement), PS Form 2025 (Contract Personnel Questionnaire), and PS Form 2181-C (Authorization and Release - Background Investigation).

• An addendum (October 2021) modifies vehicle requirements, stating vehicles cannot be more than five years old at the beginning of the contract term, and vehicles older than nine years must be replaced at the supplier's expense. It also removes a paragraph related to insurance requirements.