Courier Services

The North Dakota Courier Services Term Contract (Contract #237) provides comprehensive courier and delivery services across the state for government agencies, educational institutions, and other authorized entities. The vehicle covers a wide range of courier needs, including package, mail, and specimen transportation between state departments, correctional facilities, health centers, and government buildings. Services include multiple daily pick-up schedules Monday through Friday, with specific routing for locations such as the State Capitol, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and various state facilities. The contract mandates same-day delivery capabilities, accommodates specialized transport requirements like medical specimen and environmental sample handling, and includes specific equipment specifications such as lift gate requirements for certain delivery locations.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and has Presort Plus LLC as the prime contractor, with an original award date of September 30, 2020. The current contract period extends through September 30, 2025, following multiple amendments that have incrementally extended the contract's duration. Geographic coverage encompasses the entire state of North Dakota, with the contract structured as a cooperative purchasing agreement that allows multiple governmental, educational, and related entities to utilize its terms. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from $2.50 to $18.35 per pickup, with an estimated annual pickup frequency of 250. Participation requires entities to execute a Participating Addendum, and the contract includes provisions for credit card payments without additional processing fees.