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

The contract solicitation for Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 968A1 KEAAU, HI – H005, HI, as amended, is issued by the U.S. Postal Service under Solicitation Number 801-927-26 and Contract Number 968A1, with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 491110. The service is scheduled to begin on August 8, 2026, and will extend through July 31, 2032, covering a Highway Contract Route that requires transportation services between Keaau, Hawaii, and H005, Hawaii, with strict adherence to a defined schedule including load/unload times at 0800 and 1545, departure from Keaau at 1015, and arrival at H005 at 1530. All operations must comply with the Postal Operations Manual, with Section 66 taking precedence over contract terms in case of conflict. The solicitation has been amended to require a vehicle size increase to 240 cubes, and all mail must be transported in an enclosed, waterproof compartment with secure locking devices maintained at all times except during permitted access. Suppliers must submit proposals via PS Form 7405 and PS Form 7468A, detailing all cost elements—including vehicle, operational, labor, and wage expenses—with pricing expressed as an annual rate and inclusive of all anticipated costs, and are prohibited from requesting adjustments for mileage variance. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on July 16, 2026, to amy.warnecke@usps.gov or via fax to 651-456-6819, and must include full compliance with provisions covering insurance, safety, equipment standards, employee screening, and organizational conflict of interest prohibitions. Suppliers are required to maintain workers’ compensation and vehicle insurance at their own expense, ensure all vehicle systems meet federal and state safety standards, and comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act. Evaluation is based on a best-value approach where technical factors—including past performance, supplier capability, and operations plan—carry more weight than price, though no single factor carries a pre-defined point value. Supplier Eligibility is a mandatory pass/fail gate; failure to meet any requirement disqualifies the offeror. Sub