Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 968A1 KEAAU, HI - H005, HI

This document is a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) under Solicitation No. 968A1 for Highway Contract Route (HCR) box delivery transportation services in Hawaii. The contract term is scheduled to begin on August 8, 2026, and end on July 31, 2032. The service involves a regular box delivery route (HCR 968A1) operating between Keaau, HI, and H005, HI. The route has a frequency of daily except Sundays and holidays (303.07 annual trips), with an estimated annual schedule of 7,334.3 miles and 2,349 hours, serving approximately 1,400 boxes. The contractor must provide a minimum of one vehicle with at least 120 cubic feet of usable load space. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on July 16, 2026. Submissions require several completed forms, including PS Form 7405 (Transportation Services Proposal & Contract) and PS Form 7468A (Cost Worksheet), along with an operations plan, past performance data, and supplier capability details. The USPS will evaluate proposals based on supplier eligibility (pass/fail), past performance, supplier capability, and the operations plan. Technical factors are more important than price in determining the final best-value award decision. The successful offeror must comply with screening and security clearance requirements, Department of Labor wage determinations, and vehicle safety specifications.

This document is a solicitation package for a United States Postal Service (USPS) Highway Contract Route (HCR) mail service contract. The solicitation (No. 801-927-26) seeks proposals for regular mail transportation service in or between Keaau, HI (H005, HI) for a contract term running from August 8, 2026, to July 31, 2032. The package consists of several standard federal contracting forms and questionnaires that must be completed and submitted by prospective bidders: * **PS Form 7405 (Transportation Services Proposal & Contract):** The primary proposal submission form, outlining the terms, rate of compensation, and required certifications (including Equal Opportunity and Nonsegregated Facilities). * **PS Form 7468A (Highway Transportation Contract Cost Worksheet):** A detailed financial worksheet used to calculate annual operational and fixed costs, fuel, oil, insurance, and operation labor costs. * **Provision 4-3 (Representations and Certifications):** Standard disclosures regarding business organization type, small/minority/woman-owned business status, independent price determination, and debarment history. * **Supplier Information Form:** Captures vital contact, emergency, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) validation details. * **PS Form 2025 (Contract Personnel Questionnaire) & PS Form 2181-C (Authorization and Release):** Background investigation and screening forms for all personnel needing access to mail or postal facilities. * **PS Form 5472 (Pre-Award Questionnaire and Assets and Liabilities Statement):** Evaluates the bidder's financial capability, business history, and equipment assets. * **IRS Form W-9:** Used to certify the taxpayer identification number.