Contract Delivery Service Contract Renewal Compliance

Our objective was to evaluate the Contract Delivery Service (CDS) renewal process for compliance with Postal Service policies and procedures. Our scope included all CDS contract renewals for fiscal years (FY) 2018 and 2019. The Postal Service has statutory authority to contract for surface mail transportation services from any carrier or person carried out via Highway Contract Routes, which include transporting mail and CDS routes. CDS routes are contract agreements between the Postal Service and private individuals or firms to deliver and collect mail nationwide.