Description
The California Department of Justice is soliciting a single vendor to provide a statewide overnight courier service for its six regional offices (Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego). The contractor must pick up mail‑size parcels each weekday at 5 PM and deliver them the next morning by 8 AM, adhering to location‑specific weight limits and a strict penalty schedule for late pickups or deliveries. The contract will run for three years (Sept 1 2026 – Aug 31 2029) and includes requirements for background checks, insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance, and optional small‑business/DVBE preferences.
• Daily overnight pickup/delivery of envelopes and small parcels (no pallets, liquids, or hazardous material).
• Service windows: 5 PM pickup, 8 AM delivery, Monday‑Friday; weight caps per site (e.g., 100 lb in Sacramento).
• Penalties for late performance (e.g., $10‑$75 fees per late pickup/delivery, $250 for lost packages) and mandatory bag‑replacement within 20 business days.
• Mandatory bid package with 13 attachments, wet‑ink signatures, and submission by 5 PM PST on 30 June 2026.
• Small‑business and DVBE preference adjustments up to 10 % of the bid, though no base ceiling is disclosed.