Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office Decedent Transport Services

Pinal County is soliciting responses for RFP270732 to secure qualified contractors for Decedent Transport Services for the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office. Operating under Arizona Revised Statutes section 11-593(B), the selected contractor will be responsible for the prompt and efficient transport of decedents within Pinal County and its contracted jurisdictions. The contract is scheduled to begin January 1, 2027, for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of four optional one-year renewals. The estimated budget for the project ranges between 75,000 and 125,000 dollars. The award will be based on a 100-point evaluation focusing on experience and reliability, operational capacity, personnel qualifications, and cost. Key requirements include maintaining an office within 150 miles of Pinal County, achieving a 90-minute response window, and utilizing climate-controlled, sanitary vehicles with prominent corporate lettering. Contractors must ensure all personnel undergo seven-year criminal background checks, hold valid Arizona driver's licenses, and are certified in OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standards. Strict confidentiality is required, including a total ban on unauthorized digital recordings at scenes. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and 1 million dollars for Automobile Liability, naming Pinal County as an additional insured. The PCMEO will provide body pouches, ankle bands, and evidence seals at no cost. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF by October 22, 2026, and must include a non-collusion affidavit, a lobbying certification, and a certificate of good standing from the Arizona Corporation Commission. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and equipment demonstration is scheduled for October 1, 2026.