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

This government file outlines the U.S. Postal Service's Transportation Services Proposal & Contract for Temporary Service, specifically solicitation number 801-477-26, contract number 961B5, for mail service in or between Truckee, CA, and R010, CA. The contract term is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2028. The document includes forms for offeror details, compensation rates, and contract terms. It emphasizes compliance with Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs, requiring certifications for non-segregated facilities and disclosures regarding parent companies and taxpayer identification numbers. A comprehensive cost worksheet (PS Form 7468A) is provided for offerors to detail vehicle, operational, labor, and overhead costs, along with instructions for its completion. Additional provisions cover representations and certifications regarding business organization, small and minority business status, and independent price determination. The file also mandates a Certification Regarding Debarment for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. Amendments to the Statement of Work and Specifications include the removal of specific vehicle age requirements and a paragraph from insurance requirements for Contract Delivery Service and Combination contracts. Furthermore, it contains a Contract Personnel Questionnaire (PS Form 2025) for background investigations, requiring detailed personal, employment, and legal history, and an Authorization and Release for Background Investigation (PS Form 2181-C). A Pre-Award Questionnaire and Assets and Liabilities Statement (PS Form 5472) gather information on the bidder's business ventures, mail carrying history, proposed equipment, and financial responsibility. Finally, the file includes a W-9 form for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking proposals for temporary transportation services, specifically for a Box Route Service (HCR 961B5) in Truckee, CA, serving R010, CA. The contract term is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2028. The solicitation outlines detailed requirements for schedule, frequency (Daily except Sundays and holidays), service (including an estimated 11,516.7 annual miles and 2,318.0 annual hours), vehicle specifications (120 cubic feet minimum, not more than five years old at contract start, equipped with roof-mounted warning lights and cellular phones), and general operational guidelines. Offerors must submit proposals electronically by February 17, 2026, including PS Form 7405B and PS Form 7468A. Key evaluation factors include supplier eligibility, past performance, capability, operations plan, and price. The contract is a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment and requires comprehensive screening for all personnel.