25RFP1425369C-JH Pick Up & Removal of Deceased Remains

Fulton County, Georgia is soliciting bids through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for pick-up and removal of deceased remains for the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office. The procurement seeks a qualified service provider to transport decedents from any location within Fulton County to the Medical Examiner's Office, with an estimated 1,500 transports based on historical data. The service provider must respond to decedent pickup requests within 30-60 minutes depending on distance, maintain vehicles and equipment to specific standards, and provide personnel trained in proper decedent handling. The RFP was issued on August 21, 2025, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 9, 2025, and proposals due on September 23, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point scale, with points allocated across technical approach (20%), key personnel qualifications (20%), project experience (20%), key personnel availability (13%), local preference (5%), service-disabled veteran preference (2%), and cost (20%). The initial contract term will run from the date of execution through December 31, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional one-year terms through December 31, 2028.

The contract includes provisions for non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity, with compliance requirements for Georgia immigration and security laws. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the RFP does include points for local preference and service-disabled veteran preference, suggesting some priority for these business categories. The compensation structure will be based on per-unit pricing for pickups and call cancellations, indicating a performance-based payment model. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Fulton County and Atlanta City, potentially allowing for broader regional service delivery. Though specific budget ranges are not provided in the available documentation, the estimated 1,500 annual transports suggest a significant operational scope. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate substantial operational capabilities, including appropriate transportation infrastructure, trained personnel, and robust response mechanisms for decedent transportation services.