Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 961C3 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - R032, CA

The Contract Delivery Service (CDS) solicitation HCR 961C3 for South Lake Tahoe, California, seeks qualified offerors to provide transportation services for the United States Postal Service under a highway contract, with performance scheduled to begin on July 20, 2026, and a base term extending through June 30, 2028. Offerors must submit a two-volume proposal including a technical volume detailing past performance, supplier capability, operations plan, and a price volume based on PS Form 7405B and the Highway Transportation Contract - Cost Worksheet (PS Form 7468A), which outlines all anticipated costs including vehicle expenses, labor, wages, return on investment, and total offer. Proposals must be submitted electronically or by fax to amy.warnecke@usps.gov by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on July 9, 2026, and must include the solicitation number 810-1082-26 and contract number 961C3. Evaluation will prioritize technical factors—past performance, supplier capability, and operations plan—over price, with supplier eligibility serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate; failure to meet eligibility criteria disqualifies an offeror from further consideration. The contract requires full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including adherence to the Postal Operations Manual, and mandates continuous liability and workers’ compensation insurance effective upon performance commencement. All vehicles and equipment must meet safety standards, with drivers required to inspect brakes, steering, tires, lights, and other critical components before each trip. Offerors must comply with subcontracting requirements for small, minority, and woman-owned businesses, submit semi-annual subcontracting reports, and maintain all records for audit by the Postal Service for up to three years after final payment. Labor compliance with the Service Contract Act and Fair Labor Standards Act, including prevailing wage determinations, is required, and supplier employees must undergo screening using PS Form 2025 and Form 5139. The contract includes a short-term option to extend for up to 90 days per extension, with a total aggregate extension limit of six months, issued via 30-day advance written notice. Termination for default is permitted for performance failures or loss of insurance, but there is no termination for convenience clause. Offerors must certify their small business status, socioeconomic designation, and compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, including provisions for protected veterans and individuals