RFP 004-24 Decedent Transport Services

Onslow County, North Carolina, through the Onslow County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish a contract for decedent transport services. The selected contractor will be responsible for transporting decedents to Onslow Memorial Hospital Pathology upon authorization by a law enforcement officer. The contractor must meet strict response time requirements, handle remains with dignity, complete required documentation, and refrain from soliciting any services or goods at the scene. The contractor must provide vehicles, equipment, and personnel that meet the stated requirements. Proposals are due by April 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm EST, and the anticipated contract term is one year. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering quality, performance, and the proposed timeline.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractor is not specified. Funding for this contract will come from Onslow County, but the RFP does not provide a specific budget range or award value.