Cremation Services

Greenville County is seeking proposals for cremation services for the Coroner's Office through Request for Proposal #25107, with a contract start date of July 1, 2025. The procurement involves a one-year contract with potential for four additional annual renewals, with the county reserving the right to award to one or more vendors. The scope of work requires vendors to provide comprehensive cremation services, including pickup and transportation of deceased bodies from the county morgue, cremation processing, and return of cremated remains within five working days. Vendors must submit pricing for multiple service categories, including rates for bodies up to and over 500 lbs, with options for standard and expedited cremation services. Evaluation criteria will consider vendor responsiveness, experience, ability to meet specifications, provided references, and overall cost. Proposals are due by May 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with vendors required to comply with EPA emissions standards, NFPA guidelines, and applicable South Carolina state laws.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability insurance, $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance, and statutory workers' compensation coverage, with Greenville County to be named as an additional insured. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the proposal includes tiered pricing structures for different body weights and service speeds. The Sample Services Agreement indicates potential contract termination provisions, with the county able to end the agreement with 30 days' written notice. Payment terms will be structured with invoices submitted upon service completion, with payments due upon receipt and considered past due after 30 days. The contract will be governed by South Carolina state laws, with any legal actions to be adjudicated in Greenville County courts.