Opportunity
El Paso County Ionwave #26-012 Addendum 1
El Paso County Solicits Recovery and Transportation Services for Deceased Individuals
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
26-012 Addendum 1
NAICS
812210
El Paso County, Texas is seeking bids for the recovery and transportation of deceased individuals to the Office of the Medical Examiner. - Government Buyer: - County of El Paso, Texas, Purchasing Department - Key contacts: Karen L. Davidson, Ruben Adrian Michel - Services Requested: - 24/7 recovery and transportation of deceased individuals from various locations within El Paso County to the Medical Examiner's Office - Estimated annual volume: approximately 1,000 deceased transported - Service line items include: - Recovery and transport of one deceased - Recovery and transport of two or more deceased from the same location - Dispatch call-out cancellation fee - Hourly rate for waiting time at a scene beyond the initial half-hour - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide at least two vehicles capable of transporting up to two decedents simultaneously - Compliance with operational, safety, and confidentiality standards - 24/7 availability, including holidays, with specific response times - Bid bond of 5% required for contracts exceeding $100,000 - Mandatory documentation: Code of Ethics Training Affidavit, W9, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Safety Questionnaire, Conflict of Interest form - Contract term: three years with two optional one-year renewals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of performance and delivery: Office of the Medical Examiner, 4505 Alberta Ave., El Paso, TX; services performed throughout El Paso County
Description
The County of El Paso is requesting sealed bids for the recovery and transportation of deceased individuals to the Office of the Medical Examiner. The solicitation requires bidders to submit pricing for various services including recovery and transport of one or more deceased, dispatch call-out cancellation fees, and hourly waiting rates. Bids must be submitted by May 7, 2026, and will be publicly opened via live video feed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with specific bonding and insurance requirements.