Delivery Services - Small Package - FedEx & UPS (NASPO ValuePoint)

The North Dakota NASPO ValuePoint Delivery Services - Small Package contract provides comprehensive small package delivery services through FedEx and UPS for governmental and quasi-governmental entities. This multi-award vehicle enables participating organizations, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public schools, governmental boards, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, and transportation providers, to access standardized shipping solutions. The contract covers a wide range of domestic and international shipping services, including UPS Next Day Air, UPS Ground, UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 3 Day Select, and UPS Worldwide Express services, offering flexible shipping options across various weight classes and transportation zones.

The contract was awarded on March 17, 2022, with a completion date of November 27, 2026, and is structured as an open-ended Participating Addendum led by the State of Utah. Prime contractors include UPS and FedEx, with the contract covering the entire state of North Dakota and providing optional participation for authorized entities. While specific volume commitments are not predetermined, the contract offers graduated rates and incentive pricing based on shipping characteristics, including customized fuel surcharge indexes and discounted rates for high-volume shippers. The contract's cooperative purchasing structure allows entities to leverage competitively solicited rates without mandatory participation, providing significant flexibility for governmental and related organizations seeking cost-effective small package delivery services.