About this opportunity
AI summaryThe California Department of Social Services seeks a contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for daily courier services between its Disability Determination Service Division branches and the United States Postal Service. The selected vendor will pick up mail daily from two post office boxes, process postal transactions, furnish supplies, and transport mail using a locked covered truck or large van. Eligible bidders must be U.S.-based entities in good standing with at least three years of daily courier service experience, a local business license, and a valid California DMV-issued Motor Carrier Permit. Bids must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 20, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. Pacific Time, following the question deadline on November 09, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- California Department of Social Services
- Solicitation No.
- 26-3046
Scope of work
- Provide daily courier service between DDSD Sierra and Central Valley Branch and USPS
- Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for courier services
- Transport all classes of mail using covered trucks or large vans locked when unoccupied
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive responsible bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- At least three years of experience providing daily courier services
- Legal business entity authorized to do business in California with a valid business license or proof of exemption
- Corporation in good standing and qualified to conduct business as verified by California Secretary of State
- Principal place of business in the US and all personnel residing and conducting services within the US
- Valid California DMV-issued Motor Carrier Permit authorizing transportation of property for hire by motor vehicle
- Possess covered truck(s) or large van(s) locked when unoccupied
- Valid and appropriate California Driver License for each driver connected with performance
- List of at least three business references from paying clients for similar services within the last three years
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment 1 – Required Attachment Checklist
- Attachment 2 – Minimum Qualifications Certification
- Attachment 3 – Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet
- Attachment 4 – Rate Sheet
- Attachment 5 – Bidder References
- Attachment 7 – Bidder Declaration, GSPD-05-105
- Attachment 10 – Commercially Useful Function Evaluation Form (if applicable)
- Attachment 11 – Contractor Certification Clause, CCC 04/2017
- Attachment 12 – Darfur Contracting Act Certification, DGS PD 1
- Attachment 13 – Payee Data Record, STD 204
Key dates
- IFB Available to Prospective Bidders
- October 30, 2026
- Final Date for Questions
- November 09, 2026 3:30 P.M. PT
- Final Date for Bid Submission
- November 20, 2026 3:30 P.M. PT
- Bid Tabulation Posted
- Within one (1) business day of Final Date for Bid Submission
- Notice of Intent to Award
- December 2026
- Proposed Start Date of Agreement
- January 01, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit electronically by email to the department contact with the subject line format: IFB 26-3046, Firm Name, 1 of [XX]. Multiple emails are accepted if files are too large.
Contract details
- Term
- January 01, 2027 or date of CDSS approval through a period not to exceed 24 months, with an option to extend for up to 12 months.
- Place of performance
- Sacramento, CA
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate); Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit); Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability ($1,000,000 limit with waiver of subrogation); Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $3,000,000 aggregate).