Medical Examiner Body Removal Services

Multnomah County Health Department's Medical Examiner's Office is seeking contractors to provide decedent transportation services within Multnomah County, Oregon. The Request for Intermediate Proposals (RIP) requires contractors to offer 24/7/365 transportation of decedents from various locations including private residences, nursing homes, hospitals, and public spaces. Key service requirements include responding within 45 minutes of notification, dispatching at least two uniformed and certified personnel per scene, and transporting bodies to funeral homes or the Medical Examiner's Office while maintaining dignity and public safety. The contract term is five years, with the county reserving the right to terminate on any contract anniversary date. Evaluation criteria are comprehensive, with 75% of the score dedicated to programmatic questions covering service approach, delivery timeline, confidentiality, training, background checks, and invoicing, and 25% focused on responsible business practices including environmental considerations, social equity, diversity, and economic impact. The solicitation was open from January 21, 2022, to February 11, 2022, with proposals due by the February 11 deadline.

Multnomah County strongly encourages participation from Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Emerging Small Businesses, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. Proposers must be registered to do business in Oregon and may be subject to a pre-award risk assessment if federal funding is involved. The county intends to award up to three contracts to the highest-scored proposers, with service assignments rotated equitably among them. Contractors must meet specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for professional liability, commercial general liability, and commercial auto liability. The maximum purchase amount for the entire contract period is $150,000. Prospective contractors must demonstrate the ability to provide reliable staff, appropriate equipment, and maintain high standards of professionalism in handling decedent transportation services. The solicitation emphasizes not just technical capability, but also social responsibility and ethical business practices.