Release_of_Remains_form_(4).docx

This is an Authorization for Release of Remains form issued by Clay County, Florida's Administrative & Contractual Services division in connection with the Unclaimed Decedent Disposition Program (UDDP). The document serves as a formal authorization from the County Manager, acting on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners under authority granted by Florida Statutes Sections 406.49 through 406.61, directing a licensed funeral home to take possession of unclaimed human remains. The form contains blank fields for the date of request, requesting party, name of the deceased, and the specific funeral home being authorized to receive the remains, along with the funeral home's state license number. Once completed and signed by the County Manager with the date affixed, this authorization legally transfers custody of the unclaimed remains to the designated funeral establishment.

The related solicitation indicates that Clay County is seeking an experienced and qualified funeral home to administer the UDDP and provide additional related services as needed. Bidders must submit all inquiries through the designated Question and Answer section of the Request for Bids, and are prohibited from direct contact with County officials, Board members, or Evaluation Committee members during the bid period, which extends from publication until 72 hours after the bid decision becomes final, or longer if a protest is filed. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids without cause and to waive technical or non-material defects in submissions.