Texas DIR/ESBD #RFP2026-P13

Hays County Solicits Indigent Cremation and Burial Services with Veteran Coordination

Hays County, Texas is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive Indigent Cremation and Burial Services for eligible residents. - Government Buyer: - Hays County Purchasing Office, San Marcos, Texas - Products and Services Requested: - Indigent cremation and burial services, including: - Transportation, preparation, embalming, containment, and sheltering of remains - Funeral services, arranging viewings, and coordination with families and authorities - Grave markers (economy and temporary), outer burial containers (caskets/coffins), and containers for cremains - Coordination with veterans' burial programs and Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - Cemetery mapping, disinterment and re-interment services, and disaster contingency planning - Obtaining death certificates and securing all necessary permits - Minimum of two reliable, clean, and secure transport vehicles - Economy bronze niche plates for crypt/niche interments - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 651, Health and Safety Code, and Texas Funeral Commission Standards - Vendors must maintain cemetery maps and provide emergency contingency plans - All-inclusive pricing required, with weight-based pricing for caskets/coffins - Emphasis on local participation and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) practices - Coordination with federal facilities for veteran burials - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

Hays County, Texas is seeking a vendor to provide Indigent Cremation and Burial Services in strict conformity with Texas laws and regulations, including Chapter 651 of the Texas Occupations Code, the Health and Safety Code, and Texas Funeral Commission Standards. The Hays County Health Department determines eligibility for indigent burial. The County reserves the right to use services secured gratis from other community sources. The solicitation requires compliance with all applicable laws and includes a proposed fee schedule for various cremation and burial services.

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