Opportunity
El Dorado County Planet bids #2026-0140
As-needed morgue transportation services for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
Posted
October 02, 2026
Respond By
October 28, 2026
Identifier
2026-0140
NAICS
812210
El Dorado County is seeking qualified providers to transport decedents for the County Sheriff’s Office on an as-needed basis. - Government buyer: County of El Dorado, Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, on behalf of the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO). - Service requested: Decedent removal and morgue transportation within the County and, when required, outside its jurisdiction. Specific assignments will be defined separately; no service volume is guaranteed. - Provider qualifications: An active California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau Funeral Establishment and/or Crematory license, applicable transportation permits, and documentation of compliance with California Health & Safety Code requirements for transporting human remains. Respondents are also asked about insurance, County business licensing, and Secretary of State registration. - Operational requirements: Explain chain-of-custody controls, secure handling and transportation, authorization and documentation, receiving-facility transfer and notification procedures, vehicle and temperature-control capabilities, and sanitation and disinfection practices. - Pricing and experience: Provide a fee schedule with maximum hourly rates by staff position for standard hours, after-hours, weekends, County-recognized holidays, and emergency services, plus applicable expenses. Responses should include relevant experience and references. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or service vendors are named. No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified.
Description
El Dorado County seeks to establish a qualified list of service providers for as-needed morgue transportation services for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. Services include removing and transporting decedents within the County’s jurisdiction and, as needed, outside its jurisdiction. The resulting Qualified List may be valid for up to three years, and inclusion does not guarantee any minimum or maximum amount of work. Respondents must submit qualifications, references, and a fee schedule, and include required licensing and transportation compliance documentation.