Burial and Cremation Services

Collier County, Florida is seeking a licensed funeral home to provide burial and cremation services for indigent or unclaimed bodies through its Division of Community and Human Services. The procurement is a Quick Quote solicitation released on March 21, 2025, with vendor questions due by April 1, 2025, and final responses required by April 10, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract will be valid through September 30, 2026, with the county selecting the most responsive vendor offering the lowest quote. Vendors must provide comprehensive services including cremation and burial for different age groups (infant, child, adult), and be responsible for all necessary documentation such as burial transit permits, death certificates, cremation authorizations, and medical examiner approvals. Qualified vendors must comply with Florida Statutes 406, 470, and Collier County Resolution 09-253, which governs the disposition of unclaimed or indigent bodies. Historically, the county has processed 60-75 cremations annually, with approximate expenditures of $32,200.

The contract requires extensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation (statutory limits), Employer's Liability ($500,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Automobile Liability ($500,000). For projects exceeding $200,000, vendors must provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract award. Vendors must name Collier County as an additional insured and provide 30-day cancellation notice. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on enterprise types noted in the documentation. Vendors must submit insurance certificates within five days of award notification and maintain coverage throughout the agreement's duration. The potential award value is estimated around $32,200 annually, based on the county's historical cremation volume. Vendors must be licensed funeral homes pursuant to Florida Statutes 497.380 and demonstrate the capability to handle indigent and unclaimed body services comprehensively and professionally.