1153 Funeral Services

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, specifically for SCI Laurel Highlands, is soliciting funeral services through an electronic bid-only procurement opportunity. This solicitation, identified by the contract ID 68363a9c866694607d097838, is focused on providing comprehensive funeral services for the correctional facility located in Somerset County. Vendors interested in responding must register through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) to obtain a vendor number and submit a bid. The solicitation was posted on May 27, 2025, with a firm bid submission deadline of June 10, 2025. Potential bidders are required to monitor the eMarketplace for any potential change notices, which will be automatically incorporated into the solicitation documents. All interested vendors must carefully review the attached Bidder Instruction Guide, which provides detailed guidance on navigating the online bidding system, submitting responses, and meeting all technical requirements for participation.

While specific details about set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, vendors must complete all mandatory registration and bidding processes through the state's supplier portal. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified funeral service providers who can meet the operational needs of the Department of Corrections. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the available documentation. Vendors seeking additional information or experiencing technical challenges during the bidding process are advised to contact the Customer Service Center at (877) 435-7363 (Option 2) or email srmhelp@pa.gov for support. Successful bidders will be expected to provide funeral services that meet the specific operational requirements of SCI Laurel Highlands, though the exact scope and detailed service expectations are not fully elaborated in the current solicitation documents.