Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 961B5 TRUCKEE, CA - R010, CA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for temporary transportation services for box route service, specifically for box delivery vehicle types. The service is to be provided in R010, CA.

• The service involves providing transportation for mail.

• Specific route details, including schedule, frequency, and service requirements, are outlined in Section B.1.

• The route (96161 R010) involves specific mileage and estimated annual trips.

• Vehicles must meet specific requirements, including age (not more than five years old at contract start, replaced if over nine years old), load space, and equipment (e.g., roof-mounted warning lights).

• Drivers must have a valid driver's license and a current driving record.

• Suppliers must provide a route training for the successful candidate.

• Contract Number: 96161B5

• Solicitation Number: 801-477-26

• Contract Term: March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2028.

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

• Proposals are due by 10:00 AM, Mountain Time, on February 17, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted on PS Form 7405B, Transportation Services Proposal & Contract for Temporary Service.

• Offerors must also complete PS Form 7468A, Highway Transportation Contract - Cost Worksheet.

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

• Supplier eligibility criteria must be met.

• Information regarding small, minority, and woman-owned business subcontracting requirements is included.

• The solicitation references Department of Labor Wage Determinations for applicable rates and benefits.

• The document includes detailed line-of-travel information for the specified route.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROPOSAL & CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY SERVICE" (PS Form 7405B). It serves as the primary form for offerors to submit proposals for transportation services and for the U.S. Postal Service to formalize the contract.

• Solicitation Information: Includes Solicitation Number, Date of Solicitation, Contract Number, and Contract Term (Begin and End Dates).
• Service Details: Specifies the mail service location (e.g., "IN OR BETWEEN CITY & STATE").
• Offeror Information: Requires the offeror's name, address, telephone number, DOT number, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
• Rate of Compensation: A section to state the proposed annual rate or other unit rates as specified in the solicitation.
• Contract Terms: Outlines the agreement for service, including the offeror's agreement to provide personal supervision and the Postal Service's right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice.
• Certifications: Includes sections for Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Program, Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities, and Parent Company Taxpayer Identification Number.
• Cost Worksheet (PS Form 7468A): A separate but related form (referenced and attached) used by the offeror to detail the costs expected to be incurred in performing the service. This worksheet assists in determining the total offer price.
• Representations and Certifications (Provision 4-3): A form covering Type of Business Organization, Small Business/Minority Business status, Parent Company TIN, and Certificate of Independent Price Determination.
• Other Forms: Includes various other forms such as "Response to Provision 4-12 Standard Solicitation Provisions," "Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement," "Authorization and Release - Background Investigation," "Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9)," and "Pre-Award Questionnaire and Assets and Liabilities Statement."

This document package is critical for any vendor intending to bid on this transportation service opportunity. It contains the official proposal form, instructions for detailing costs, and all necessary certifications and representations required by the U.S. Postal Service. Bidders must complete and submit all required forms accurately to be considered for award.