Body Bags and Evidence Bags

Miami-Dade County's Strategic Procurement Department is requesting bids on body bags and plastic evidence bags under ITB-0000025, with bids due November 20, 2026. The solicitation will establish a five-year contract for as-needed supply to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner Department and Community Services Department.

The scope comprises two groups: Group 1 includes seven body-bag types (infant through jumbo sizes) with estimated five-year quantities ranging from 40 to 2,400 cases; Group 2 includes four evidence-bag and pouch types with estimated quantities of 50 to 175 packs. Bidders may respond to either or both groups. Award will be made to a maximum of two responsive, responsible bidders offering the lowest price per group.

To qualify, bidders or subcontractors must demonstrate regular engagement in providing body bags and plastic evidence products and submit two reference letters from customers within the last two years. Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance of $300,000 combined single limit, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by Florida Statute are mandatory. Pricing must be all-inclusive of delivery, charges, and fees; the County reserves the right to review and negotiate pricing during the contract term based on market conditions.

The contract commences on the first calendar day of the month following Board of County Commissioners approval and expires on the last day of the 60th month. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Integrated Financial Resources Management System (INFORMS) at https://supplier.miamidade.gov. Questions of a material nature are due before the Question & Answer End Date specified in INFORMS. Jerome Derival, Procurement Contracting Officer, is the primary contact.