Removal and Transportation of Deceased Persons
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This open-end, indefinite quantity contract is for the professional removal and transportation of deceased persons, medical records, specimens, and physical evidence for the Broward County Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services and other county agencies. Services are required on an as-needed basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, primarily within the Tri-County area of Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade. The contract is divided into two geographic zones, and the award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder per group. The initial term is three years, with the possibility of two optional one-year renewals. To be considered responsible, vendors must maintain a minimum of eight full-time employees and own at least four dedicated van-type transport vehicles per zone. Strict branding restrictions apply, prohibiting any advertisements, logos, or vendor names on the interior or exterior of vehicles and cot covers. Performance standards require arrival at pick-up locations within 60 minutes in Broward County and 120 minutes in Miami-Dade or Palm Beach counties. Vendors must provide proof of Florida state licensing, three months of payroll records, and adhere to comprehensive insurance requirements, including a 2 million dollar limit for bodily injury. The procurement process includes specific certifications and preferences, such as the Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, Domestic Partnership Act certification, and litigation history disclosures. Certified Small Business Enterprises and County Business Enterprises may be eligible for procurement preferences, including the opportunity to match the lowest bid if they are within ten percent of the lowest responsive bid. All submissions must be handled electronically through the BPRO system, and selected personnel must undergo background screenings to obtain required security badges.
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Requested Information: BPRO's Requested Information section identifies "required" and "optional" items for submittal, however all documents and information are relevant to the evaluation process. Therefore, vendors are strongly encouraged to provide all files at time of submittal, including those listed as “optional” in BPRO, to enable a timely and comprehensive review by the County.
Solicitation Requirements: (Vendor is cautioned that this is a summary only and the full solicitation must be reviewed). - County/State License Requirements
Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) Requirements refer to: - Procurement Preferences for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and County Business Enterprises
Questions and Answers: The County provides a specified time for Vendors to ask questions and seek clarification regarding the solicitation requirements. All questions or clarification inquiries must be submitted through BPRO by the Questions due date. The County will respond to questions in BPRO (Messages section).
Submittals: Vendor MUST submit its solicitation response electronically through BPRO and receive a Submission Receipt. It is solely the Vendor’s responsibility to ensure its response is submitted and received through BPRO by the closing date and time. The County will not consider solicitation responses received by other means. Vendors are encouraged to submit in advance of the closing date and time. Refer to the Purchasing Division website or contact support@gobonfire.com for submittal instructions. In the event that the Vendor is having difficulty submitting a document, immediately notify the Purchasing Agent and then contact support@gobonfire.com for technical assistance.
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