Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 96771 KAUNAKAKAI, HI - H001, HI

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for regular transportation services, specifically Box Route Service, for the United States Postal Service in Kaunakakai, HI. The service is to begin on May 24, 2026, and end on June 30, 2031.

• The service involves operating a vehicle along a designated route for mail delivery and collection.

• Specific route details for Part A are provided, including turns and distances, totaling 56.6 miles round trip.

• The frequency is identified as 'K7' (Daily except Sundays and holidays), with an estimated 303.07 annual trips.

• The service includes casing mail, loading, transporting, and unloading mail.

• Suppliers must provide a vehicle with a minimum of 300 cubic feet of usable load space.

• Vehicles must be no more than five years old at the contract's beginning and replaced if they become more than nine years old.

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

• Suppliers must equip each vehicle with a cellular phone for communication.

• Suppliers must protect mail from loss, theft, or damage, and transport it in an enclosed, water-proof compartment.

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

• The estimated annual schedule miles are 17,153.8.

• The estimated annual schedule hours are 1,970.0.

• The estimated number of boxes is 345.

• A special rate of $4.00 per mile is established for extra trips.

• Exceptional service may include Sunday delivery.

• Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 AM, Mountain Time, on May 04, 2026.

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

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

• Evaluation will be based on Supplier Eligibility (Pass/Fail), Past Performance, Supplier Capability, Operations Plan, and Price Proposal.

• Technical factors are considered more important than price.

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

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

• Applicable Department of Labor Wage Determinations are outlined in Section B of the Statement of Work. Wage Determination No. 1982-0208 is attached, outlining rates for Driver/Caser, Tractor Trailer Driver, Truck Driver, and Light Vehicle Driver, along with fringe benefits.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROPOSAL & CONTRACT FOR REGULAR SERVICE" (PS Form 7405) and a "HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT - COST WORKSHEET" (PS Form 7468A). These forms are used by offerors to submit proposals and detail their expected costs for providing transportation services to the U.S. Postal Service.

• PS Form 7405 (Proposal & Contract): This form captures essential offeror information, including solicitation number, date, contract number, contract term, rate of compensation, offeror details (name, address, contact), and a section for acknowledging amendments. It also includes contract terms and certifications regarding non-segregated facilities and parent company information.
• PS Form 7468A (Cost Worksheet): This form requires the offeror to break down their expected costs for performing the service. It includes sections for vehicle costs, operational costs, taxes, overhead, labor costs, and return on investment. The instructions for completing this form are provided on the reverse.

Potential bidders must complete and submit these forms as part of their proposal. The Cost Worksheet is crucial for calculating a competitive yet profitable bid, while the Proposal & Contract form ensures all required offeror information and certifications are provided. Failure to complete these forms accurately and thoroughly may result in a non-responsive bid.