Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 961C4 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - R029, CA

The United States Postal Service is soliciting proposals for a Contract Delivery Service (CDS) to operate route HCR 961C4 in South Lake Tahoe, California, with a contract term beginning on July 20, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2028. The solicitation, numbered 810-1086-26, requires offerors to submit a complete Proposal Submission Package via email to amy.warnecke@usps.gov or by fax to 651-456-6819, with all submissions due by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on July 9, 2026. The scope of work entails transporting all mail tendered along the 41.0-mile route with certainty, celerity, and security, including loading, unloading, mail exchange, minor administrative tracking services, and potential additional trips as directed under the Changes clause. The service requires compliance with specific vehicle standards (VH120), frequency zone code 0730, and strict safety protocols for load distribution, equipment securing, and driver conduct during hazardous conditions. Pricing is established using the fixed-price structure with economic price adjustment, based on the Rate of Compensation stated in Box 2 of PS Form 7405, supplemented by the cost worksheet PS Form 7468A, with all proposed costs required to be fully enumerated and expressed to no more than four decimal places; contract price remains fixed regardless of actual mileage variations. Offerors must meet stringent eligibility criteria, including the completion of all representations and certifications such as debarment status, affirmation of non-segregated facilities, proof of citizenship or legal work authorization, tax identification via Form W-9, and compliance with affirmative action obligations under 41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2. The evaluation is non-numerical and prioritizes technical factors over price, with proposals assessed through pass/fail gates for supplier eligibility and then evaluated across four weighted factors: past performance, supplier capability, operations plan, and price. Technical excellence is critical, and award will be made based on best value, not necessarily lowest price or highest technical score. The contract enforces compliance with federal labor standards including the Service Contract Act and Fair Labor Standards Act, mandates equal opportunity employment practices for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and requires annual reporting on subcontracting to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses. Insurance