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Contract Delivery Service (CDS) mail delivery to roadside receptacles along the line of travel (i.e., box delivery service) is generally purchased through competition by CDS suppliers placing a bid on solicited Contracts.

There are two general types of eSCR — minor service changes and major service changes. They are affected by contract modification.

A minor service change is any change that results in a change in equipment type or termini; an extension; a curtailment; a change in line of travel; or a permanent increase in the frequency or number of trips which, either individually or in combination with previous changes, does not increase by more than 100 percent the mileage required at the beginning of the contract or renewal term. An insignificant minor service change is one that increases the supplier’s rate of pay by no more than $2,500. A significant minor service change is one that increases the supplier’s rate of pay by more than $2,500.

A major service change is any service change other than a minor service change.

Exceptional service is additional service to perform scheduled or backup route operations (such as extra trips, detour miles, and additional equipment). Exceptional service may be required only when an unanticipated increase in mail volume or other conditions arise that require the performance of additional service or equipment.

Whenever feasible, COs should hold discussions or negotiations with suppliers to establish the rate to be paid for exceptional service before its performance. When discussions or negotiations in advance would delay the mail or otherwise not be feasible, the CO or a designated representative may order the supplier to perform such service at pro-rata pay.

These claims are created when an origin facility delays a HCR trip past t’s scheduled departure time. When a delay is caused by the Postal Service, the origin issues a PS Form 5466 Late Slip, to the driver.