Funeral Service

The Ohio Department of Veteran Services is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified provider to deliver burial and cremation services for deceased residents of the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky who have not made pre-arranged funeral plans. The facility primarily serves honorably discharged veterans from the U.S. Armed Forces who served during wartime, and the contract aims to ensure that residents who pass away without funeral arrangements receive dignified services. The solicitation specifies a mandatory site visit scheduled for January 14, 2025, at the Sandusky location, with attendance required to obtain pertinent information; questions and responses must be submitted through OhioBuys by January 21, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and the procurement is managed by the Ohio Department of Veterans Service under NAICS code 928110. In addition to the core service requirements, contractors must complete and submit an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, version dated 5/24, which affirms understanding of federal executive orders prohibiting offshore services and data storage, as well as restrictions on purchasing from Russian entities. This form mandates disclosure of all service and data locations for the contractor and any subcontractors, with an obligation to notify the state of any changes. The form emphasizes the state's right to terminate contracts if services or data are located outside the United States without a waiver, and it must be signed by an authorized representative. These provisions are incorporated into the contractual agreement to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations concerning offshore activities and data security.