U.S. Postal Service opens bidding for last-mile delivery network
The U.S. Postal Service launched the bidding website to accept proposals for entry to its last-mile delivery network.
More than 18,000 USPS destination delivery units (DDUs) and local processing centers (LPCs) are now accessible via the dedicated bid solicitation platform.
“We recognize trends in the shipping marketplace — as well as changing market conditions, supply chain disruptions and the effects of a post-pandemic world — have driven our customers to prioritize convenience. To best accommodate the evolving needs of American commerce, and consumers, we are evolving our business strategies to better reflect the value in our last-mile delivery network,” said Postmaster General David Steiner.
The Postal Service first announced plans in December to open its last-mile delivery network to additional shippers beyond Amazon and UPS through a solicitation process.
Shippers can now suggest a combination of volume, pricing, and tender times for each DDU location, with delivery either the same day or the next day. USPS said it will notify winning bidders in the second quarter, with service beginning in the third calendar quarter.
“Our last-mile delivery provides fast and reliable service throughout the United States. This provides a competitive advantage to anyone who values speed and dependability. We want to provide that competitive advantage to our customers through a consumer-tailored last-mile solution,” said Steiner.
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