Independent Forensic Autopsy Services

San Luis Obispo County is seeking a qualified independent forensic pathology provider for as-needed autopsies, postmortem examinations, reporting, consultation, and expert testimony compliant with California AB 1108.

San Luis Obispo County > Sheriff's Coroner's Office


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Oct 09, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 09:36 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
chcollins@co.slo.ca.us
+18057815921
1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
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Description

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Coroner's Office is soliciting quotations from qualified, independent forensic pathology providers to perform as-needed full and partial forensic autopsies, external examinations, specimen collection and chain-of-custody management, identification assistance, documentation and photography, autopsy reports, death-registry reporting, toxicology and histology coordination, and related expert consultation or testimony. The services must comply with California Assembly Bill 1108, applicable professional standards, and National Association of Medical Examiners performance standards. The provider must maintain an active, unrestricted California Physician and Surgeon license; board certification in Anatomic Pathology or Clinical Pathology and Forensic Pathology from the American Board of Pathology; and independence from local employment or conflicting institutional associations with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. The scope also includes 24/7 telephonic consultation, expert witness testimony, and reports generally within 30 to 60 days of examination. Proposals must include qualifications and licensure documentation, curricula vitae for participating pathologists, at least three professional agency references, forensic pathology experience, technical approach, and line-item pricing.

Classification Codes
NAICS621511Medical Laboratories
PSCQ515Pathology Services
Smart Codes
forensic autopsy servicespostmortem examination servicesforensic pathology consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026-Opportunity Open Date
Sep 30, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 09, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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