How to bid on Alturas route delivery service for the Postal Service

What the Postal Service is buying

The Postal Service is seeking a contractor to provide Contract Delivery Service on route HCR 961A6 in Alturas, California. The service is scheduled to begin December 16, 2026.

This RFP may suit a small transportation firm with the capacity to provide delivery service for the route.

Dates and deadline

The solicitation was published October 24, 2026. Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, which is 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The solicitation closes at the stated deadline. Plan to send the completed proposal package early enough to meet it.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to transportation providers that can deliver service on the Alturas route. Review the Statement of Work in the Solicitation Details attachment to assess the work before deciding whether to bid.

How to access and submit a proposal

On the portal, click “View original source” to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Review the Terms and Conditions and Statement of Work in the Solicitation Details attachment. Complete and return the documents in the Proposal Submission Package. Submit the package by email to [email protected] or by fax to 651-456-6819, following the Instructions to Offerors.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the full solicitation and Statement of Work before preparing your response. Check the Instructions to Offerors and make sure every document in the Proposal Submission Package is completed and included.

Allow time to verify the package and send it before the deadline. Keep a copy of what you submit and confirm that the transmission was successful.