INDIGENT DECEDENT SERVICES

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.