UPS — Express courier

Master Agreement 111325 is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based service cooperative, and United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) to provide express courier and ground delivery logistics services. This cooperative purchasing solution is designed for use by thousands of governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal agencies across the United States and Canada. The agreement has a base term of four years, with the possibility of three one-year extensions, potentially extending the total duration to seven years. The scope of work requires turn-key logistics solutions that adhere to industry standards and regulatory codes, including specialized requirements for temperature-controlled transport and compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and TSA standards where applicable. Award selection was based on a trade-off analysis using a 1,000-point scoring system, with pricing weighted most heavily at 400 points, followed by the depth and breadth of solutions, delivery capabilities, marketing plans, and value-added attributes. Performance is monitored through key KPIs, including on-time delivery and incident rates, with the contractor maintaining full operational responsibility for all deliveries and subcontractor management.