Cremation Services, Utah State Prison

The Utah Department of Corrections and Utah Division of Purchasing are seeking a vendor to provide cremation services for inmates who die without having designated a person to receive their remains through Invitation for Bid (IFB) KB18043. The procurement is for a five-year contract with potential transportation locations including the Office of the Medical Examiner, Utah State Prison, Central Utah Correctional Facility, University of Utah Hospital, and contracted county jails. Mandatory minimum requirements for bidders include possessing a valid Utah Funeral Service Director license through DOPL, maintaining good standing, and submitting a completed Price/Cost sheet. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids to be submitted electronically through SciQuest by January 19, 2018, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Bidders must provide comprehensive vendor information, confirm ability to meet the Scope of Work, and attest to compliance requirements such as having no outstanding tax liens, not being debarred, and maintaining necessary licenses throughout the contract period.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors for these cremation services. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the available documentation, the contract represents a five-year commitment for managing cremation services for deceased inmates without designated remains recipients. Potential vendors must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and full compliance with state licensing and regulatory requirements. The electronic bidding process through SciQuest suggests a preference for technologically capable vendors who can efficiently manage the administrative aspects of the contract. Bidders will need to show they can handle the logistical challenges of potentially transporting remains from multiple correctional and medical facilities across Utah.