PhysiciansRFSQ-FINAL8-26-21.pdf

This is a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) issued by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, seeking qualified forensic pathologists to provide as-needed pathology services. The Department's primary mission is to investigate and determine the cause, manner, and circumstances of unnatural, suspicious, unusual, violent, sudden, and unattended deaths through investigation, post-mortem examination, and laboratory testing. Qualified forensic pathologists selected through this process will form a pool of eligible contractors available to perform pathology services on an as-needed basis. The RFSQ establishes a Master Agreement framework rather than a single-project engagement, allowing the Department to call upon qualified contractors as service demands arise.

The document establishes qualification standards for forensic pathologists to be included in the County's eligible contractor pool. Specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and other financial details are contained within the full RFSQ documentation. This as-needed services approach allows the Department flexibility in managing variable demand for forensic pathology services while maintaining a pre-vetted group of qualified medical professionals available for immediate deployment when death investigations require specialized pathological expertise and testimony.