IFB 26-3033, Daily Courier Services

The California Department of Social Services, Disability Determination Services Division is requesting bids on daily courier services between its Roseville Branch office and the United States Postal Service under IFB 26-3033, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time and questions due July 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT. A 5% small business enterprise (SBE) bid preference is available for non-small businesses claiming 25% California certified SBE subcontractor participation; DVBE participation requirements have been waived.

The scope requires two daily scheduled courier runs Monday through Friday excluding state and federal holidays: morning pickup from USPS at 8:00 a.m. with delivery to DDSD by 9:00 a.m., and afternoon pickup from DDSD at 4:00 p.m. with delivery to USPS by 5:00 p.m. The contractor must transport approximately 150–200 pounds of incoming mail daily (1–3 tubs) and 300 pounds of outgoing mail daily (4 tubs and 3 trays) using locked covered trucks or large vans equipped with dolly and hand truck. All drivers must hold valid California Driver's Licenses and sign confidentiality agreements complying with CDSS Confidentiality and Information Security Requirements.

Minimum qualifications include three years of prior courier service experience, valid California motor carrier permit, covered trucks or large vans, at least three business references (with preference for prior CDSS contracts exceeding $10,000), and proof of required insurance: Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability of $1 million. Place of performance is Roseville, California.

Contract value is not specified. The initial term is not to exceed 24 months, with an option for the State to extend for an additional 12 months at the originally agreed-upon service rates. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Notice of intent to award is anticipated for August 20, 2026, with contract start October 1, 2026, or the date of CDSS approval, whichever is later. Bidders must submit bids electronically to Lovenia Leapart at Lovenia.Leapart@dss.ca.gov with all required attachments including certifications, rate sheets, references, and insurance documentation.