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This Solicitation opportunity from California was posted on August 6, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Annual Indigent Cremation & Burial Program

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RFQu 26-31-PMState & Local

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The contract pertains to the Annual Indigent Cremation & Burial Program managed by Alachua County, which collaborates with local funeral home vendors to provide cremation and burial services for indigent and unclaimed individuals who pass away within the county. The program primarily offers direct cremation services, with burial options available only upon exception and subject to approval by the County’s Division of Social Services. It is estimated that approximately 150 indigent cases will be handled annually, with around 90% of these resulting in cremations. The County aims to award contracts to multiple qualified vendors, emphasizing that service allocations are on an as-needed basis and not guaranteed, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the demand. The solicitation, identified as RFQu 26-31-PM, was posted in August 2025 with a response deadline in September 2025. The contract size ranges from $75,000 to $150,000, and the program is structured under NAICS code 812990, which covers funeral services. The County’s approach is to qualify vendors through this process for participation in the program, ensuring a broad vendor base to meet the community’s needs. The primary contact for this solicitation is Precious Merriweather, reachable via email or phone, and further details are available through the county’s procurement portal.

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RFQu 26-31-PM Annual Indigent Cremation & Burial Program

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Alachua County Indigent Burial and Cremation (IBC) Program Application Packet

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Alachua County Indigent Burial & Cremation (IBC) Program Overview and FAQs

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Alachua County Indigent Burial & Cremation (IBC) Program Referral Process

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Alachua County Indigent & Unclaimed Burial and Cremation Referral Form

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AgencyCalifornia → Community Support Services
Contacts1 person available
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The Indigent Cremation Program, through local contracted funeral home vendors will provide services for indigent and/or unclaimed individuals that died in Alachua County, as designated by the County.The services requested, herein, are for Annual Indigent Funeral Services.  Alachua County has a Cremation Only policy. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Alachua County Division of Social Services. Services include the provision of direct cremation or burial (exception only) of indigent and/or unclaimed persons who die within the confines of Alachua County in accordance with Chapter 470 of the Florida Statutes.It is estimated that there will be one hundred and fifty indigent services in each twelve-month period with approximately ninety percent of those being cremations. The County's intent is to award to more then one qualified vendor. The awarded vendors are not guaranteed a specific number of services to be approved, as program is based on Annual as needed basis.It is the intent of Alachua County to use this solicitation to qualify vendors for The Indigent Burial and Cremation Program.

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