27-426DOC-MUDDY-B-54163 | Funeral Services

Solicitation 27-426DOC-MUDDY-B-54163 is a small purchase contract issued by the Big Muddy River Correctional Center in Ina, Illinois, to establish a three-year agreement for burial and cremation services. These services are to be provided on an as-needed basis for deceased individuals in custody when the facility is responsible for final disposition. The selected vendor must take possession of the decedent within 24 hours of notification and complete the final disposition within 21 business days following all necessary authorizations. Cremation services must include transportation, permits, documentation, and the return of remains in a suitable receptacle. The contract requires the vendor to maintain comprehensive insurance, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability, and worker's compensation as required by law. Compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act is mandatory, and failure to provide prevailing wage certification will result in a bidder being deemed non-responsible. Invoices must be itemized and submitted to the facility business office after services are rendered, with a strict deadline of July 31 for all expenses incurred through June 30 of any year. All work is subject to the availability of funds and may be partially or totally funded by federal sources.