Funeral Services

Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Illinois Department of Corrections) is seeking a vendor to provide funeral and cremation services for deceased individuals in custody under a three-year contract commencing October 30, 2026, with proposals due October 5, 2026. No set-asides or preferences apply; subcontracting is not permitted.

The scope includes burial and cremation services, transportation of remains within 100 miles at no additional charge, all necessary permits and documentation, cremation performed in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and a suitable urn or receptacle for cremated remains. The vendor must take possession of the decedent within 24 hours of notification and complete final disposition within 21 business days after receipt of all required authorizations and documentation. For transportation exceeding 100 miles, the vendor may be reimbursed at the applicable State of Illinois travel and mileage rate with advance approval from the Warden or designee. The vendor must provide written documentation upon completion including the decedent's name, date of removal, services performed, and date and time of final disposition.

The contract term runs through October 29, 2029, on an as-needed basis. The contract value is estimated rather than firm; the maximum amount will be entered by the State prior to execution. The vendor must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law, naming the State as additionally insured.

Vendors must comply with all Illinois certifications under 30 ILCS 500/50-90, including criminal history and financial integrity requirements, drug-free workplace provisions (if 25+ employees or contract exceeds $5,000), equal employment opportunity policies, and cybersecurity compliance. Payment follows the Illinois Prompt Payment Act with invoices submitted to the Big Muddy River Correctional Center Business Office.