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Disinterment and Human Remains Recovery Services

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State & Local

Submission Closed07/07/2026, 05:30:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 812210

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Department of the California Highway Patrol

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Mortuary Transport and Decedent Removal ServicesThe Purchasing Department of Jefferson County is seeking a subcontractor for Mortuary Transport and Decedent Removal Services. The selected provider will be responsible for the professional pickup and transportation of deceased persons from various locations within Jefferson County to designated facilities, including the Samaritan Medical Center morgue, the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Guthrie Lourdes Hospital. To ensure safe and respectful handling, the contractor must utilize specialized removal vehicles and stretchers. Qualified candidates must hold a valid New York State licensed funeral director certification to perform these services. This subcontract opportunity was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of November 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The project falls under NAICS code 812210 and focuses on delivering high standards of safety and professionalism during the transport of decedents.

Purchasing Department of Jefferson County

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Professional Grave Relocation and Re-intermentThis subcontract for Professional Grave Relocation and Re-interment involves the exhumation, transportation, and re-interment of human remains for prime contractors working on KYTC Division of Right of Way projects located in Magoffin County, Kentucky. The selected provider is responsible for ensuring all exhumations are conducted in accordance with state laws, utilizing compliant containers for transport, and completing the re-interment process at designated cemeteries. To qualify for this engagement, the contractor must hold a valid license from the Kentucky State Board of Mortuary Affairs. Final deliverables include the successful relocation of remains and the provision of certified proof of re-interment. The solicitation was posted on October 16, 2026, with a response deadline of November 6, 2026.

KYTC Div of Right of Way/Util

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INDIGENT DECEDENT SERVICES

Solicitation # 2026-009

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners is soliciting proposals for a licensed funeral home to provide indigent decedent services within Sumter County, Georgia. The scope of work includes the transportation of approved indigent deceased persons from the pick-up point to the crematory, providing proper care of the deceased excluding embalming, and arranging a brief viewing for immediate family prior to cremation. All services must be performed in accordance with Georgia law, and the return of ashes to the next of kin must follow legal requirements. Services may only be rendered after the Sumter County Department of Family and Children Services approves the indigent status of the deceased. Eligible contractors must be properly licensed and authorized by the State of Georgia and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance with limits of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence. Proposals must include a lump sum guaranteed price per decedent and be submitted in a sealed envelope by November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Evaluation factors include cost, licensure, and a seven percent local vendor preference for businesses with a physical presence in Sumter County. Payment will be remitted by the Sumter County Clerk within 30 days of receiving an invoice, provided the work is completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the county.

Sumter County Board of Commissioners

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Mortuary and Bereavement Support Standing Offer for Services - Request for Tender

Solicitation # 93127-1

The Commonwealth of Australia, through the Department of Defence, is seeking to establish a panel of providers to deliver mortuary and bereavement support services. This initiative aims to enhance the government's capacity and capability to handle surge requirements during incidents, specifically focusing on Disaster Victim Identification and the repatriation of human remains. The scope of work includes the provision of specialized equipment and the deployment of incident response teams both within Australian jurisdictions and at international locations. Additionally, the contract covers the delivery of bereavement support services to affected individuals, families, and groups as directed by the Commonwealth. Interested parties must respond to solicitation number 93127-1 by the deadline of November 26, 2026. The primary point of contact for this tender is the Director of Industry Integration within the Department of Defence.

Department of Defence - DSRG

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Unified Court System, NYS

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Durham County Council

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Community Removal Services (First Call/Transport)The Community Removal Services subcontract involves the professional removal and transport of deceased persons from residential homes, hospitals, and public spaces for prime contractors working on Durham County Council coroner projects. The service provider is responsible for transporting the deceased to designated mortuaries using specialized hearses or removal vehicles equipped with appropriate lifting gear, ensuring that all transfers are conducted with safety and dignity. All operations must strictly adhere to UK statutory duties and regulatory requirements governing the handling of human remains. This subcontract is associated with NAICS code 812210 and is managed under the authority of the Durham County Council, with a response deadline set for November 2, 2026.

Durham County Council

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HM Coroners Community Removals list

Solicitation # 003452

Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers for the HM Coroners Community Removals list to provide community removal services within the Tees Valley and Durham regions. This solicitation, identified by number 003452, is structured as a flexible open agreement where appointment provides the opportunity to respond to service invitations but does not guarantee any minimum volume of work or expenditure. The total estimated value of the contract is 1,500,000 GBP excluding VAT. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as particularly suitable for this requirement, which falls under funeral and related services. The initial period of performance is estimated from December 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028, with potential extensions of four 12-month periods through April 30, 2032, subject to budget and approval. Awards are determined based on a pass/fail evaluation of quality criteria. The Council reserves the right to close the list once operational requirements are met or reopen it at its discretion. Interested providers must submit electronic applications in English by the deadline of November 2, 2026, at 12:00pm, with the understanding that submission constitutes acceptance of all contract terms.

Durham County Council

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Uniform Tailoring and Alteration ServicesThis subcontract for Uniform Tailoring and Alteration Services supports prime contractors operating on ESC REGION 8 projects in Texas. The selected provider will be responsible for the end-to-end process of ensuring proper uniform fit for personnel, which includes taking precise measurements and performing professional hemming, tapering, and size adjustments. All work must be completed using industrial sewing machines and professional tailoring tools to deliver ready-to-wear garments. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 812210 and was posted on October 1, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 19, 2026. Further details regarding this procurement can be accessed through the Texas SmartBuy portal.

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Decedent Transport and Removal ServicesThis subcontract for Decedent Transport and Removal Services supports prime contractors at the Big Muddy River Correctional Center in Ina, Illinois. The selected provider is responsible for the specialized transportation of deceased individuals, requiring the use of equipped removal vehicles and valid state permits for the transport of human remains. The scope of work mandates that the contractor take possession of decedents within 24 hours and ensure safe delivery to a funeral home or crematory located within 100 miles of the facility. This service falls under NAICS code 812210 and is managed through the state of Illinois.

Big Muddy River Correctional Center

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The contract involves the excavation, recovery, and proper handling of human remains from four designated gravesites, strictly adhering to Kentucky state regulations and all contractual obligations. The work requires meticulous planning and execution to ensure cultural sensitivity, legal compliance, and the respectful treatment of remains throughout every phase of the process. The services must be performed in accordance with established protocols for archaeological and forensic recovery, including documentation, preservation, and transportation of remains and associated artifacts. This is a subcontract under the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Right of Way/Utilities, with a posted date of June 24, 2026, and a response deadline of July 7, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 812210 indicates the nature of the work falls under cemetery and cemetery services. Performance is anticipated to occur at unspecified locations within Kentucky, designated generally as “Other,” and the work must be completed in alignment with state and federal legal standards governing the disturbance and relocation of human remains. All proposals must demonstrate experience, regulatory knowledge, and the capability to manage such sensitive operations with precision and ethical accountability.