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UPS — Express courier and ground delivery

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090121-UPSState & Local

Response Deadline11/11/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Sourcewell Contract 090121 is a cooperative purchasing agreement with United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) for express courier and ground delivery logistics services. The contract provides air and ground shipment solutions for letters, parcels, and freight, intended for use by governmental, educational, and nonprofit entities across the United States and Canada. The procurement process involved a competitive Request for Proposals issued in July 2021, with UPS selected based on an evaluation of pricing, national service capability, financial success, and breadth of services. The agreement includes a variety of shipping options such as UPS Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air, 3 Day Select, and Ground services, along with various pickup options including daily, smart, and on-call pickups. Certain pickup fees are waived under the NASPO cooperative agreement. The contract is set to expire on November 11, 2025, with the possibility of one-year extensions, although some metadata indicates a deadline extending to November 11, 2026. Administrative support is managed through dedicated UPS government account executives and technical support channels to assist participating entities in utilizing the contract.

General Info

UPS provides courier and logistics services for public entities through November 11, 2025.

Agency

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services

Place of Performance

MN, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Award Issued Date

09/01/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

10

Board Resolutions Approving Solicitations and Ratifying Awards

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RFP #090121 - Express Courier and Ground Delivery Logistics Services

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Comment and Review for RFP #090121 – Express Courier and Ground Delivery

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Proposal Evaluation - RFP #090121

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Proposal Opening Record

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Sourcewell Contract 070121 - Express Courier and Ground Delivery Logistics Services

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Sourcewell Contract for UPS Express Courier and Ground Delivery Services

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UPS Customer Service and Technical Support Contact Information

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UPS Price Information – Sourcewell 2026 Service and Pickup Rates

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 1

Solicitation

AwardedSep 1

Contract was awarded

Response Deadline

11/11/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin 13 days

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AgencySourcewell

Contacts4 people available

OfficeMN, USA

Organization / AgencySourcewell

Office AddressMN, USA

Contacts

Ben PenaUPS Account Executive, Government Accounts

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Ferdinand “Yogi” WilliamsGovernment Sales Support Manager

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Shawna HastingsSupplier Development Executive

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Lindsey MeechSupplier Development Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Express courier and ground delivery

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