Removal and Transportation of Deceased Persons

Broward County, Florida is soliciting bids for removal and transportation services of deceased persons, medical records, specimens, and physical evidence for the Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services (OMETS) and other county agencies under an open-end contract, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Vendors may bid for Group 1 (Zone 1), Group 2 (Zone 2), or both geographic zones. No Small Business Enterprise or County Business Enterprise set-aside applies; however, local business preference is available under Location Certification for vendors continuously operating in Broward County for at least one year from a physical address with valid business tax receipt.

Zone 1 encompasses Parkland, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach, Margate, Pompano Beach, Tamarac, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Sea Ranch Lakes, Lauderdale by the Sea, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Lauderhill, Plantation, Sunrise, unincorporated Broward Municipal Service Districts west of Sawgrass Expressway to US 27, and all areas north outside Broward County. Zone 2 covers Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Dania Beach, Hollywood, Seminole, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, West Park, Pembroke Park, Hallandale Beach, unincorporated areas west of US 27 to the county line, and all areas west and south outside Broward County.

Vendors must hold a Certificate of License for a Removal Facility licensed by the Florida Department of Financial Services Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services prior to contract execution. Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder per group; the County reserves the right to make multiple awards. The initial contract term is three years with optional renewal for two additional one-year periods subject to satisfactory performance and Director approval. Pricing for the initial term is fixed with no increases allowed. Renewal pricing may include increases capped at Consumer Price Index or Producer Price Index changes unless specifically approved otherwise. Vendors must perform 100 percent of contract work without subcontracting. All responses must be submitted electronically through BPRO; responses received by other means will not be considered. Three addenda have been issued modifying the closing date. Required vendor submittals include Domestic Partnership Act Certification, Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, Litigation History Disclosure, Location Certification with local business tax receipt, Vendor Questionnaire, and all insurance requirements documentation. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit all optional items at initial submittal to facilitate timely comprehensive review.