Library Van Delivery Services

The City of Lincoln is seeking a qualified vendor to provide daily van delivery services for the Lincoln City Libraries system. The contractor must supply a van, driver, and all labor to pick up and deliver books, media, equipment, and other library materials to nine (plus one additional Wednesday stop) library branches and the post office six days a week, year‑round, excluding holidays. The contract is a one‑year term (Nov 29 2026 – Nov 28 2027) with three optional one‑year renewals. Bids are evaluated on a flat daily rate (fuel billed separately) and awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The vendor must meet experience, insurance, background‑check, and vehicle‑specification requirements and will be invoiced monthly. • Service days: Monday‑Saturday, 6 days/week, 52 weeks/year (except listed holidays) • Daily stops: 9 (10 on Wednesdays) – total 100‑125 crates/tubs per day plus pouches, supply boxes, custodial supplies, donated items, etc. • Required vehicle: 12‑14 ft box truck/van, owned by contractor, inspected and approved before award • Staffing: One qualified driver (Nebraska license, background checks) with possible backup personnel • Compensation: Fixed daily rate (fuel separate), monthly billing, penalties for missed deliveries • Contract value: Determined by daily rate × approx. 312 service days per year • Renewal option: Up to three additional one‑year terms, subject to funding and CPI‑U adjustments (max 3% increase)