Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 99744 FAIRBANKS GMF, AK - H001, AK

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Box Route Service for Box Delivery Vehicles for the United States Postal Service. The service is to be performed in Fairbanks, AK.

• Transportation of mail along a designated route.

• Loading, unloading, and casing of mail.

• Adherence to a specific schedule and frequency (daily except Sundays and holidays).

• Vehicles must meet specific requirements, including load space and age.

• Drivers must be qualified and adhere to safety and operational requirements.

• Contract Type: Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment.

• Begin Contract Term: 10/01/2026

• End Contract Term: 07/31/2032

• Estimated annual schedule miles: 10,577.1

• Estimated annual schedule hours: 2,652.0

• Estimated boxes: 635

• Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 AM, Mountain Time, February 05, 2026.

• Submission requires PS Form 7405 (Transportation Services Proposal & Contract for Regular Service) and 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.

• Best value will be awarded, with technical factors being more important than price.

• Not specified in the provided sections.

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

• The contract will incorporate the awarded proposal, Statement of Work, and all attachments.

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

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a collection of forms and questionnaires related to a U.S. Postal Service solicitation. It includes:

• PS Form 7405 (Proposal Submission Pkg.): A contract and proposal form for regular service, capturing offeror details, compensation rates, and contract terms.
• PS Form 7468A (Highway Transportation Contract - Cost Worksheet): A detailed worksheet for offerors to calculate and present their expected costs for performing the service, including vehicle, operational, labor, and overhead costs.
• Provision 4-3: Representations and Certifications: A form for offerors to certify their business type, size (small business, minority-owned, woman-owned), and relationship to Postal Service employees.
• Contract Personnel Questionnaire (PS Form 2025): A form to gather information for background investigations of individuals involved in contract performance, covering personal history, employment, and legal status.
• Pre-Award Questionnaire and Assets and Liabilities Statement (PS Form 5472): A form to assess the offeror's business history, experience, equipment, financial responsibility, and potential conflicts of interest.
• Response to Provision 4-12 Standard Solicitation Provisions: A document for offerors to respond to specific solicitation provisions regarding supplier eligibility, past performance, capability, and operating plan.
• Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement: An agreement for suppliers' employees and relief drivers to hold Postal Service address information in confidence.
• Authorization and Release - Background Investigation (PS Form 2181-C): A form for applicants to authorize background investigations for contract suitability.
• Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification): A standard IRS form to provide taxpayer identification information.
• Statement of Work and Specifications Addendum: An addendum that removes specific paragraphs related to vehicle age and insurance requirements.

These documents collectively require detailed information about the offeror's business, financial standing, operational capabilities, personnel, and compliance with Postal Service and government regulations.

Bidders must complete and submit these forms accurately and thoroughly as part of their proposal package. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. The forms are critical for the Postal Service to evaluate the offeror's eligibility, capability, and compliance with all requirements.