Indigent Burial and Cremation Services

Seminole County's Community Health Division is soliciting bids for Indigent Burial and Cremation Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB-605063-25/LTT), seeking to establish contracts with multiple funeral homes located within Seminole County. The procurement aims to provide burial and cremation services for unclaimed or indigent individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria, including having died in Seminole County, possessing no life insurance, having household income at or below the federal poverty level, and lacking assets exceeding service costs. The solicitation requires funeral homes to possess current Florida licenses, adhere to state statutes, and be available to respond at all hours. Pricing is structured with maximum unit costs for different cremation services, ranging from $300 for infant/child cremation to $1,000 for adult cremation over 500 pounds. Key objectives include rendering services compassionately, ensuring service accessibility, and enhancing client satisfaction. The bid was released on June 27, 2025, with questions due by July 18, 2025, and final responses required by July 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

The contract allows for multiple providers and does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term is three years, with options for one-year renewals and includes a three-month probationary period during which Seminole County can terminate the agreement without cause. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (with $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate limits), Business Automobile Liability, Cyber Liability, Professional Liability, and Pollution Liability coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing structure suggests individual service costs between $300 and $1,000, with potential for additional travel compensation. The county makes no guarantee of purchase order volume, and the contract will be compensated on a fixed-fee basis with specific purchase orders issued as services are required. Contractors must also comply with E-Verify system registration, public records laws, and provide attestations regarding human trafficking and foreign country of concern restrictions.