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Indigent Burial and Cremation Program

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25-31-PMState & Local

Submission Closed06/05/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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INDIGENT DECEDENT SERVICES

Solicitation # 2026-009

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Solicitation # BCCS27RFP724D

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Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

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The Indigent Burial and Cremation Program is a county-funded initiative managed through a contracted funeral home vendor to provide essential end-of-life services for indigent individuals who pass away within Alachua County. The program covers direct burials and cremations in accordance with Florida Statutes, specifically Chapter 470. The contract, awarded through a competitive procurement process, will serve all eligible indigent persons without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, or other protected classifications. It is estimated that approximately 150 indigent cases will be handled annually, with around 90% of those involving cremation, though the vendor's engagement is contingent upon actual need and is not guaranteed a specific volume of services. The contract, identified under solicitation number 25-31-PM, is set to be posted in May 2024 with a response deadline in June 2024. The project is valued between $150,000 and $300,000 and is managed by the Community Support Services organization based in California. The primary point of contact is Precious Merriweather, reachable via email or phone, and further details about the procurement can be accessed through the provided online portal. The program emphasizes providing dignified services to indigent residents while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and equitable treatment.

General Info

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California → Community Support Services

NAICS

812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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25-31-PM Indigent Burial and Cremation Program

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 8

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 5

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/05/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Community Support Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Community Support Services

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Precious Merriweather

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Indigent Burial and Cremation Program, through a local contracted funeral home vendor provides services for indigent individuals that died in Alachua County, as designated by the County.The services requested, herein, are for Annual Indigent Funeral Services. Services include the provision of direct burial or cremation of indigent persons who die within the confines of Alachua County in accordance with Chapter 470 of the Florida Statutes. Once the procurement process has concluded, one (1) vendor will be awarded the contract to provide direct burial or cremation services for all deceased indigent persons designated by the County without regard to: race, color, creed, sex, previous medical condition, religion, age, or any other designation which may constitute discrimination on the part of the successful vendor.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 awarded vendor(s) is not guaranteed a specific number of services to be approved, as program is based on the actual need.