RFR - Phase 1 - Body Transportation Services

Service Providers are required to handle the transportation and removal of human remains under specific legal and procedural guidelines, including moving remains for further investigation such as post-mortem examinations and identification, removing remains from public spaces for storage or examination, and transporting remains without an identified claimant to secure storage facilities as mandated by the General Inspector of Anatomy under the amended Anatomy Act. These services must be performed with strict adherence to legal protocols and ethical standards to ensure proper handling and dignified treatment of remains throughout the process. The solicitation, titled RFR - Phase 1 - Body Transportation Services with reference number tender_21979, was posted on July 10, 2026, by the Solicitor General of the Government of Ontario, with responses due by October 9, 2026. The contract is a state-level procurement under the jurisdiction of Ontario, with all services to be performed within the province. Procurement inquiries should be directed to Yousif Adam, the designated primary contact, via email or phone. While no NAICS code or set-aside designation is specified, the opportunity is open to qualified providers capable of meeting the stringent requirements for the lawful, secure, and respectful transportation of human remains across Ontario.