Animal Cremation Services

The Domestic Animal Services Division of Collier County, Florida, is soliciting quotes for animal cremation services under an informal competition Quick Quote numbered QQ-2026-131, with a response deadline of June 22, 2026. The contract, classified under NAICS code 812220, seeks a vendor to provide on-demand animal cremation services from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with an estimated annual spend of $7,000 and no guaranteed minimum or maximum volume. Services must be performed Monday through Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with a minimum of one pickup per week and the capability to respond to additional or on-call requests. Vendors are required to remove animal remains from county freezers, verify proper identification, transport them to an authorized cremation facility, and dispose of cremated remains in a respectful and compliant manner. The vendor must maintain an air general permit per Florida Administrative Code 62-210.310(5)(d), employ physically capable and professionally attired technicians who operate without non-contractor assistance, and use approved safety equipment. All operations must adhere to environmental, licensing, and professional industry standards. Bidders must submit their quotes online via the Collier County procurement portal, and pricing must be submitted on a per-cadaver basis as the sole unit of measure. Award will be given to the lowest responsive quote per cadaver, with non-compliance with the specifications resulting in rejection. Required submissions include a completed W-9 form, proof of enrollment in the E-Verify program, copies of valid business licenses and tax receipts, and a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Florida. Insurance requirements mandate Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate with Collier County named as additional insured, along with Worker’s Compensation coverage meeting Florida statutory limits. Vendors must also comply with Florida’s Public Records Law, the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, and OSHA regulations. Invoices must be emailed to bccapclerk@collierclerk.com, include the purchase order number and service details, exclude sales tax, and be submitted either on the date of service or within six months of contract completion. Payment is contingent upon inspection and acceptance of services, and warranties for quality and conformity survive inspection, acceptance, and payment. The County reserves