Animal Cremation Services

Collier County Domestic Animal Services Division is requesting quotes for animal cremation services through an informal Quick Quote process, with quotes due June 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The anticipated annual spend is approximately $7,000 for the fiscal year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

The vendor must provide service a minimum of one day per week with availability for more frequent pickups or on-call service as needed, with service hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Vendor responsibilities include transporting animal remains to an authorized cremation facility, maintaining proper identification of remains, providing qualified trained personnel, obtaining an air general permit pursuant to Florida Administrative Code 62-210.310(5)(d), and disposing of cremated remains respectfully. The vendor must hold comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation at statutory limits, employer's liability ($500,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence with $1,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability ($500,000). Collier County must be named as an additional insured on the commercial general liability certificate, endorsed as primary and non-contributory. A bid bond equal to 5% of the cost proposal must accompany the quote.

Award will be made to the responsive vendor submitting the lowest all-inclusive quote per cadaver with no surcharges accepted. Prices must remain firm throughout the fiscal year. The vendor must provide proof of Florida corporate status, E-Verify enrollment, a W-9 form, and all required licenses. All services are purchased on an as-needed basis with no minimum or maximum business volume guaranteed.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via WebEx. Questions are due June 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the Collier County Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl.