Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 96168 JANESVILLE, CA - H064, CA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for regular transportation services, specifically "Box Route Service" for the United States Postal Service. The service involves the operation of a box delivery vehicle.

• Provision of transportation services as described in the attached Statement of Work and Specifications.

• Submission of proposals on PS Form 7405, Transportation Services Proposal & Contract for Regular Service.

• Completion of PS Form 7468A, Highway Transportation Contract - Cost Worksheet.

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

• Vehicles must be equipped with roof-mounted warning lights and "US MAIL" signage is optional.

• Vehicles must have a cellular phone for communication.

• Suppliers must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations.

• Protection of mail from loss, theft, or damage is required.

• Suppliers must maintain transportation equipment to present a creditable appearance.

• No alcohol or drug use while performing contract operations.

• No weapons or explosives are permitted on Postal property or during service.

• Suppliers must not carry letters outside of the mail.

• Personnel must be suitable, reliable, and trustworthy.

• Employees must have basic competence in speaking and understanding English.

• Contract Type: Fixed Price contract with Economic Price Adjustment.

• Contract Term: Begins 10/01/2026 and ends 09/30/2032.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but subcontracting plans are required for contracts valued at $1 million or more.

• Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 AM, Mountain Time, June 15, 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Supplier Eligibility (Pass/Fail), Past Performance, Supplier Capability, and Operations Plan. Technical factors are more important than price.

• Award will be made to the offeror who proposes the best value.

• Supplier Eligibility is a Pass/Fail criterion.

• Specific requirements for small, minority, and woman-owned businesses are outlined.

• Prohibition against contracting with former Postal Service Officers or PCES Executives within 1 year of retirement.

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

• The solicitation was not posted for the full 30 days due to urgency.

• Route Part A is specified with detailed mileage for each segment.

• Estimated annual schedule miles: 5,940.2

• Estimated annual schedule hours: 2,121.0

• Estimated boxes: 544

• Special Rate for Extra Trips: $6.00 per mile.

• Department of Labor Wage Determinations are outlined in Section B of the Statement of Work.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for regular service, likely for transportation. It outlines the proposal submission requirements and contract details.

• The core of the solicitation is the "Rate of Compensation" which requires the offeror to propose an annual rate basis for the service.

• The solicitation also references "service attached hereto and made a part hereof," indicating that a Statement of Work or similar document detailing the specific services is incorporated by reference.

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

• The solicitation number is 801-1018-26, and the contract number is 96168.

• Proposals are to be submitted pursuant to the solicitation.

• The offeror agrees that if the proposal is accepted, they will provide personal or representative supervision of the service.

• The solicitation and all attachments are incorporated by reference.

• The document includes sections for "Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Program" and "Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities," suggesting compliance with these requirements is necessary.

• It also includes sections for "Parent Company Taxpayer Identification Number" and "Type of Business Organization," which are standard for government solicitations.

• Several forms are included for the offeror to complete, including a "Transportation Services Proposal & Contract" (PS Form 7405), a "Highway Transportation Contract - Cost Worksheet" (PS Form 7468A), "Provision 4-3: Representations and Certifications," "Contract Personnel Questionnaire" (PS Form 2025), "Pre-Award Questionnaire and Assets and Liabilities Statement" (PS Form 5472), and a "Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement."

• An "Addendum" to the Statement of Work and Specifications is included, which removes a paragraph regarding vehicle age limits (vehicles cannot be more than five years old at the beginning of the contract term, and must be replaced if they become more than nine years old during the term). It also removes a paragraph regarding insurance requirements.

• A "W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification" is also included.