Specialized Funeral Home Services

Ocean County Board of Commissioners is requesting qualifications from funeral homes to provide Orthodox Chevra Kadisha removal, storage, transportation, and related burial services for the Medical Examiner's Office under a one-year contract beginning January 1, 2027.

Ocean County > Board of Commissioners > Medical Examiner's Office


General
Open (open)
Oct 08, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM
1 year
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Local
Ask AI about this solicitation
Original Solicitation Links
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit one electronic proposal through the County's electronic submission process., Do not submit a hard copy.
Description

Ocean County is seeking qualified funeral home service providers for Orthodox Chevra Kadisha services associated with crime scenes, including removal, storage, and transportation of decedents' remains under the direction of the County Medical Examiner's Office. The selected vendor must be able to respond to any crime-scene location within 30 minutes of an assignment call and must have at least 15 years of experience providing Orthodox Chevra Kadisha services. The scope may also include funeral goods and services for the burial of unclaimed bodies and indigent persons, including cemetery costs and fees. Responses must describe assigned personnel and their experience and education, professional licenses and certifications, support staff, timely-performance capability, four professional references, a certificate of insurance, and all required vendor questionnaire documents. The solicitation states a one-year contract term beginning January 1, 2027, with project-specific contracts and purchase orders potentially issued for individual assignments.

Classification Codes
NAICS812210Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
PSCG001Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services
Smart Codes
funeral home servicesdecedent transportationmortuary storage
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 17, 2026-Advertising Date
Oct 08, 2026 08:00 PM-RFQ Receipt Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Contractor's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
A - Instructions for Completing Forms in DocuSignJul 01, 2026 11:58 AM
RFQ- Specialized Funeral Home ServicesJul 01, 2026 12:00 PM
'Funeral Homes and Funeral Services' Opportunities
Complete Cremation Services

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services is seeking complete cremation services for six ...

Due in 2 daysUnited States Virgin Islands > Department of Human Services
Indigent Burial Services

Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking licensed funeral direc...

Chautauqua County > Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services
Cremation Services

The University of California, San Francisco is requesting proposals for cremation services.

Due in 11 daysUniversity of California, San Francisco
Morgue Transport Services

Collin County is seeking a qualified funeral home or mortuary service provider for 24/7 pickup and t...

Due in 24 daysPulaski County > Purchasing Department
Coroner Body Removal and Transportation Services

Horry County is seeking qualified providers to furnish body removal and transportation services for ...

Due in 15 daysSouth Carolina > Horry County Department of Airports
Indigent Burial Services

Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking licensed funeral direc...

Chautauqua County > Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services
Sheriff's Office Cremation Services

Fresno County is seeking a single vendor to provide approximately 150 annual cremations for the Sher...

Due in 29 daysCounty of Fresno > Sheriff's Office > Purchasing
Cemetery Sexton and Grounds Maintenance Services

Rutland Charter Township is seeking bids for cemetery sexton and grounds maintenance services, inclu...

Due in 15 daysRutland Charter Township
Yellowstone National Cemetery Total Operations

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a certified SDVOSB contractor for total cemetery opera...

Due in 13 daysUnited States of America > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) (CENTRALIZED CONTRACTING DIVISION)
Mortuary Livery Services

Middlesex County is seeking vendors to provide 24/7 mortuary livery and deceased-removal services ac...

Due in 10 daysMiddlesex County > Department of Public Safety and Health > Office of the Middlesex Regional Medical Examiner
Rural Transportation of Decedents Pre-qualification

The Government of Alberta is seeking pre-qualified vendors to provide 24/7/365 removal and transport...

Due in about 2 yearsQuebec > Ministry of Justice
Forensic Pathology Services

Alameda County is seeking up to three certified forensic pathology contractors to provide as-needed ...

Due in 24 daysCounty of Alameda > General Services Agency > Procurement
Essential Mortuary Supplies

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner is seeking certified Minority- and Woman-Owned Bu...

Due in 4 daysNew York City > Office of Emergency Management
Independent Forensic Autopsy Services

San Luis Obispo County is seeking a qualified independent forensic pathology provider for as-needed ...

Due in 18 daysSan Luis Obispo County
Unclaimed Human Remains Cremation Services

Sedgwick County is seeking a Kansas-licensed funeral home and crematory to provide cremation, transp...

Due in 15 daysSedgwick County
Coroner's Office Transportation Services

Ashtabula County is seeking transportation services for its Coroner's Office under RFP #1, with seal...

Due in 17 daysAshtabula County > Board of Commissioners
Casket Lowering Devices

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking quotes for two Frigid Fluid Imperial Casket ...

Due in about 23 hoursVirginia > Department of Veterans Services
Cemetery Master Plan Consulting Services

The Town of Oakville is seeking consulting services to develop a comprehensive Cemetery Master Plan ...

Due in 9 daysTown of Oakville
Statewide Cremation Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking contractors for statewide cre...

Due in 1 dayCalifornia > Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation > Contracts Management Branch
Dolgeville Cemetery Lawn Care and Groundskeeping

The Town of Manheim is seeking sealed bids for lawn care and groundskeeping services at Dolgeville C...

Due in 21 daysManheim Township
Body Transportation Services - Phase 1 Urban Catchment Areas

The Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service is seeking service providers ...

Due in 18 daysOntario > Ministry of the Solicitor General > Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service
Forensic Pathology Services for In-Custody Death Investigations

San Bernardino County is seeking independent forensic pathology services for in-custody death invest...

Due in 15 daysSan Bernardino County > Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
Toxicology Laboratory Services

Westmoreland County is seeking sealed bids for toxicology laboratory services under Bid 26-35.

Due in about 1 monthWestmoreland County
Opportunities Near Monmouth County, New Jersey
General Counsel Legal Services

The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties is seeking qualification statements from firms experie...

Due in 29 daysJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties
FEMA Administration and Channel Design Services — 2026 Design M-9 Level A

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is seeking professional services for FEMA administration...

Due in 4 daysNew Jersey > Department of Transportation
Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Indefinite-Delivery Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for a five-year indefinite-delivery contr...

Due in 23 daysUnited States of America > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)
Bridge Repair and Resurfacing Construction Supervision

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is seeking prequalified professional engineering firms to supervis...

Due in 4 daysNew Jersey Turnpike Authority
Roadway Resurfacing Construction Supervision

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is seeking professional engineering services to supervise construc...

Due in 25 daysNew Jersey Turnpike Authority
School-Based Mental Health Services

The Tinton Falls School District is seeking a licensed provider to deliver comprehensive school-base...

Tinton Falls School District
Youth Stabilization and Assessment Services

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is seeking providers for statewide, five-bed out-...

Due in about 1 monthState of Connecticut > Department of Children and Families
Mortuary Livery Services

Middlesex County is seeking vendors to provide 24/7 mortuary livery and deceased-removal services ac...

Due in 10 daysMiddlesex County > Department of Public Safety and Health > Office of the Middlesex Regional Medical Examiner
Labor and Employment Legal Counsel

The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties is seeking qualification statements from firms experie...

Due in 29 daysJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties
Community Engagement and Facilitation Support Vendor Pool

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is seeking qualified providers for a three-year v...

Due in 23 daysNew Jersey > Department of Children and Families > Division of Family and Community Partnerships
Work First New Jersey Employment-Directed Activities

Monmouth County is seeking contractors to provide Work First New Jersey employment-directed activiti...

Due in 8 daysMonmouth County > Purchasing Division > Division of Workforce Development > Monmouth County Workforce Development Board
Electric Generation Service for Member Facilities

Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority is seeking bids for electric generation service for participa...

Due in 15 daysTwo Rivers Water Reclamation Authority
Uninterrupted Power Source Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking small-business services to maintain uninterrupted powe...

Due in 4 daysUnited States of America > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)
Community-Based Service Coordination and Resource Navigation

Monmouth County is seeking a public or private nonprofit agency to provide community-based service c...

Due in 15 daysMonmouth County > Department of Health and Human Services > Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services
Community Engagement and Facilitation Support Vendor Pool

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is seeking qualified providers for a three-year v...

Due in 23 daysNew Jersey > Department of Children and Families > Division of Family and Community Partnerships
Purchase and Delivery of Light- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts

The South Jersey Transportation Authority is seeking electronic bids for five-year purchase and deli...

Due in 3 daysSouth Jersey Transportation Authority
Bridge Inspection Services for Turnpike Groups 2, 4, and 6

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is seeking qualified prequalified engineering firms to inspect 365...

Due in 4 daysNew Jersey Turnpike Authority
NBIS Bridge Inspection and Structural Evaluation Services

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is seeking technical proposals for NBIS structural evalu...

Due in 3 daysNew Jersey > Department of Transportation
Prequalification for Extra Heavy Duty Towing and Recovery Services

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is seeking to prequalify contractors for extra heavy duty towing a...

Due in 17 daysNew Jersey Turnpike Authority
Detention and Deportation Defense Legal Services

The New Jersey Department of Human Services is seeking legal service providers and one statewide coo...

Due in 3 daysNew Jersey > Department of Human Services > Office of New Americans
Microsurfacing and Slurry Seal Pavement System

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is seeking contractors to provide microsurfacing and slu...

Due in 9 daysNew Jersey > Department of the Treasury > Division of Purchase and Property
Aircraft Maintenance, Parts and Service (Supplemental)

The State of New Jersey is seeking contractors for aircraft avionics, helicopter engines and parts, ...

Due in 18 daysNew Jersey > Department of Education
US 130 Access Management Needs Assessment

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is seeking transportation planners and traffic engi...

Due in about 1 monthDelaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Auditing Services

The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties is requesting proposals from qualified respondents to ...

Due in 29 daysJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties
Refugee Case Management and Initial Employment Services

The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Office of New Americans, is seeking nonprofit or govern...

Due in about 1 monthNew Jersey > Department of Children and Families > Division of Family and Community Partnerships
Comments
Correspondences
Custom Fields