Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has been saying for three years that his agency is in danger of running out of money because of declining mail volume. And since bills and greeting cards continue to be delivered six days a week, it’s little surprise that Congress has largely ignored his call for sweeping postal reform legislation. … Read more
Solicitation Number 3D-14-A-0116 Agency: United States Postal Service Office: Supplies and Services Purchasing Location: Vehicles CMC Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: Added Jun 18, 2014 5:30 pm The United States Postal Service is issuing solicitation 3D-14-A-0116 for the purchase of Intermediate Walk Through Body Delivery Trucks (minimum 400, maximum 500). Contract award for this solicitation is … Read more
The Postal Service is always on the move, and so are other posts around the world. The United Kingdom Post Office recently deployed a fleet of 40 new “mobile post offices” to serve rural customers in 250 locations. The vans will provide letter and parcel postage, bill payment and personal banking services, including cash withdrawals. … Read more
Audit Report – DR-MA-14-005 – 06/10/2014 BACKGROUND The U.S. Postal Service uses more than 190,000 vehicles to collect and deliver mail, including about 142,000 long-life vehicles that are nearing or exceeding their expected service life. As the fleet ages, maintenance costs will increase and older models will be retired as they become too costly to … Read more
Retread Tires Solicitation Number: 3D-14-A-0098 – June 5, 2014 Solicitation is issued for the purchase of retread tires for the USPS vehicle fleet. All questions must be in writing to Michael McGough via email at michael.f.mcgough@usps.gov, fax at 215-863-6086 or regular mail. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. Contracting Office Address: 3190 S 70th St. … Read more
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Federal charges were filed Thursday against the manager of the U.S. Postal Service’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility, accusing him of extorting more than $19,000 in bribes and free vehicle repairs, and of stealing postal service property. Kevin R. Hood, 46, of Richmond Heights, was charged in a two-count criminal information with extortion and … Read more
The wife and son of US Postal Service Portland District Manager, T. Kim Anderson, were shocked to discover protesters on the front porch of their Damascus home Tuesday evening. “Why did you come to our home?” demanded Cheryl Anderson. Explaining that they had attempted to secure a meeting with Mr. Anderson numerous times over the … Read more
Audit Report – NO-AR-14-008 – 05/27/2014 BACKGROUND: The U.S. Postal Service contracts for transportation on over 15,000 highway contract routes (HCR) by identifying miles to be driven and negotiating a base operating rate per mile. Fuel is a major component of HCR total costs. The Postal Service negotiates annual fuel allotments based on miles per … Read more