IFB 26-3044, Daily Courier Services - DDSD Oakland Branch

The California Department of Social Services is soliciting bids under IFB 26-3044 for daily courier services between the Disability Determination Service Division Oakland Branch and the United States Postal Service. The selected contractor will be responsible for transporting approximately 400 pounds of incoming mail by 8:30 a.m. and 500 pounds of outgoing mail by 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Requirements include the use of covered, lockable trucks or large vans, the provision of dollies, and the ability to manage mail from three separate P.O. boxes without intermingling. Eligible bidders must possess at least three years of experience in courier services, a valid California DMV-Issued Motor Carrier Permit, and a principal place of business within the United States. All drivers must hold a valid California Driver's License and adhere to strict confidentiality and information security standards, including HIPAA and NIST guidelines. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 for general and automobile liability and $1,000,000 for workers' compensation. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific preferences provided for certified Small Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Bids must be submitted via email to Scott Wilkinson by October 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. PT. Mandatory submission documents include minimum qualifications certification, three business references, a payee data record, and various federal and state certifications regarding debarment and the Darfur Contracting Act.