Description
The State of North Dakota is seeking a qualified contractor to provide statewide courier services, including daily pickup and same‑day delivery of specimens, mail, and other parcels for multiple state agencies and correctional facilities. The contract is a cooperative‑purchase, firm‑fixed‑price for the first 90 days with a total term ending 30 Sept 2028 and optional renewals. The contractor must have at least three years of in‑state courier experience, meet DOT infectious‑substance transport regulations, maintain required insurance limits, and provide a secure online ordering portal. Performance penalties apply for late deliveries, and the contractor must use state‑provided shipping containers and adhere to strict service‑level timelines.
• Daily pickups across >30 sites statewide with same‑day delivery requirements
• Must support specimen handling under DOT/health regulations and provide secure, enclosed vehicles (e.g., 16‑ft box trucks)
• Required insurance: $2 M general liability, $2 M automobile, statutory workers’ comp; A‑ rating insurer
• Contract period: Oct 1 2026 – Sept 30 2028 (with up to two 24‑month renewals)
• Performance penalty: 1/20 of monthly contract amount for late arrivals; invoicing monthly with payment ≤ 45 days