Medical Examiner's Office Body Removal Services
ID: RFP - Non-Construction 17727-26,3
• State: Florida
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Background
The City of Jacksonville's Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking proposals for body removal and transport services. This RFP aims to procure qualified contractors to fulfill the statutory responsibilities outlined in Florida Statutes, Chapter 406, which mandates the investigation and certification of any sudden, unexplained, or unattended death within Duval County. The Medical Examiner's Office conducts investigations at the death scene and arranges for the transportation of bodies for autopsy.
Work Details
The contractor will provide body removal and transport services as follows:
- Transport remains from death sites in Duval County to the Medical Examiner's Office located at 4368 North Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209.
- Services must be available 24/7, including holidays.
- The contractor must ensure arrival at the scene/hospital within 45 minutes after a request is made.
- In cases where transport is delayed beyond 60 minutes, payment may be withheld.
- The contractor must maintain a minimum of two vehicles capable of transporting at least two deceased persons at one time. Each vehicle must be equipped with necessary supplies such as body bags and cots.
- All personnel involved in transport must be trained in handling bio-hazardous conditions and maintain confidentiality regarding all cases.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon award and is set to run from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods based on performance.
Place of Performance
Services will primarily be performed in Duval County, Florida, specifically transporting bodies to the Medical Examiner's Office in Jacksonville.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet several requirements including:
- Valid State of Florida driver's license for all drivers.
- Licensed as a body transport service in Florida.
- Proof of insurance for all vehicles used in service.
- At least three verifiable references from similar contracts within the last three years.
- All employees must be bonded and trained on bio-hazard safety protocols.
The City of Jacksonville's Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking proposals for body removal and transport services. This RFP aims to procure qualified contractors to fulfill the statutory responsibilities outlined in Florida Statutes, Chapter 406, which mandates the investigation and certification of any sudden, unexplained, or unattended death within Duval County. The Medical Examiner's Office conducts investigations at the death scene and arranges for the transportation of bodies for autopsy.
Work Details
The contractor will provide body removal and transport services as follows:
- Transport remains from death sites in Duval County to the Medical Examiner's Office located at 4368 North Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209.
- Services must be available 24/7, including holidays.
- The contractor must ensure arrival at the scene/hospital within 45 minutes after a request is made.
- In cases where transport is delayed beyond 60 minutes, payment may be withheld.
- The contractor must maintain a minimum of two vehicles capable of transporting at least two deceased persons at one time. Each vehicle must be equipped with necessary supplies such as body bags and cots.
- All personnel involved in transport must be trained in handling bio-hazardous conditions and maintain confidentiality regarding all cases.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon award and is set to run from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods based on performance.
Place of Performance
Services will primarily be performed in Duval County, Florida, specifically transporting bodies to the Medical Examiner's Office in Jacksonville.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet several requirements including:
- Valid State of Florida driver's license for all drivers.
- Licensed as a body transport service in Florida.
- Proof of insurance for all vehicles used in service.
- At least three verifiable references from similar contracts within the last three years.
- All employees must be bonded and trained on bio-hazard safety protocols.
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Opportunity Type
RFP - Non-Construction
Opportunity ID
RFP - Non-Construction 17727-26,3
Response Deadline
May 4, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
April 29, 2026
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Est. Value Range
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$500,000 - $1,500,000
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Agency Distribution
High
On 4/29/26 Jacksonville in Florida issued RFP - Non-Construction Medical Examiner's Office Body Transport Services with ID RFP - Non-Construction 17727-26,3 due 5/4/26.
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