As-Needed Cremation Services for Unclaimed Remains

El Dorado County is seeking qualified providers for as-needed cremation, secure handling and identification of unclaimed remains, records maintenance, and related documentation for up to three years.

El Dorado County > Chief Administrative Office > Procurement and Contracts Division


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2026-0139
Oct 14, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 09:32 PM
3 years
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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matthew.mckain@edcgov.us
+15306215974
330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, USA
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County of El Dorado Procurement and Contracts Division, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
Description

El Dorado County is establishing a qualified list of providers to perform as-needed cremation services for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. The scope includes accepting remains transferred by the Sheriff's Office; secure, respectful handling and identification from intake through final disposition; prompt cremation; appropriate storage; cremains return or retention as directed; coordination if a responsible party emerges; and compliance with applicable California laws. Providers must maintain and furnish required records and documentation, including receipt and chain-of-custody records, cremation authorizations and permits, final disposition certificates, death certificates, and documentation of next-of-kin searches. Respondents must provide an active California Funeral Establishment and/or Crematory license, describe their processes, capacity, equipment, and turnaround time, submit at least three related references, and provide a fee schedule covering standard, after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency services. The qualified list may remain valid for up to three years, with no guaranteed volume or award.

Classification Codes
NAICS812220Cemeteries and Crematories
PSCG001Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services
Smart Codes
cremation servicesremains transportationdeath record management
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026-RFQ Issuance
Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM-Final Questions Due
Oct 7, 2026-Answers Posted
Oct 14, 2026 10:00 PM-Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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