Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 97573 JACKSONVILLE, OR - H073, OR

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for regular transportation services, specifically "Combination (Box Delivery/Transportation) Service" for Box Delivery Vehicle Types. The United States Postal Service is seeking proposals for these services.

• The service involves regular transportation, including box delivery and transportation.

• Specific route details, schedules, and service requirements are outlined in Section B, Statement of Work and Specifications.

• This includes collection box pickup, loading, unloading, and transportation of mail.

• Vehicles must meet specific requirements, including load space, safety features (warning lights), and communication devices (cellular phone).

• Suppliers must adhere to strict mail handling, protection, and delivery protocols.

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

• The proposed contract term begins on 10/01/2026 and ends on 09/30/2032.

• The solicitation number is 801-1021-26.

• Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 AM, Mountain Time, on June 15, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted on PS Form 7405, Transportation Services Proposal & Contract for Regular 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, with technical factors being more important than price.

• Supplier Eligibility will be graded on a pass/fail basis.

• Specific eligibility criteria are detailed, including requirements for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.

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

• The solicitation package can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer listed in Item 7.

• The contract will be awarded not less than 3 days prior to the term beginning date.

• Department of Labor Wage Determinations are outlined in Section B of the Statement of Work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROPOSAL & CONTRACT FOR REGULAR SERVICE" (PS Form 7470) and a "HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT - COST WORKSHEET" (PS Form 7468A). These forms are used by offerors to submit proposals and cost details for transportation services to the U.S. Postal Service.

PS Form 7470 (Proposal & Contract):

• Solicitation Number, Date of Solicitation, Contract Number, Contract Term.
• Details of the mail service route (in or between cities/states).
• Rate of Compensation (written dollar amount or unit rate).
• Offeror's information (Name, Address, Contact, TIN).
• Contract terms and conditions, including offeror's agreement to provide service and supervision.
• Sections for acknowledgements of amendments.
• Sections for Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Program and Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities.
• Parent Company Taxpayer Identification Number information.
• Certificate of Independent Price Determination.
• Certification Regarding Debarment, Proposed Debarment, and Other Matters.

PS Form 7468A (Cost Worksheet):

• Used to determine the cost expected to be incurred in performing the service.
• Details costs related to vehicles, operations, taxes, insurance, labor, and return on investment.
• Requires offeror to input data for "BASIS FOR DETERMINING COST" and "COST AS OF" specific dates.

These forms are critical for potential bidders to:

• Understand the specific requirements for submitting a proposal.
• Calculate and present their proposed rates and costs accurately.
• Certify compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., equal opportunity, debarment).
• Provide all necessary information for the Postal Service to evaluate their offer and award a contract.