Forensic Pathology Services for In-Custody Death Investigations

San Bernardino County is seeking independent forensic pathology services for in-custody death investigations, including autopsies, pathology reports, toxicology coordination, on-call coverage, and court testimony.

San Bernardino County > Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator


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SHR126-ADMSR-6447
Oct 06, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 02:53 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
enieves@sbcsd.org
655 East Third Street, San Bernardino, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

San Bernardino County Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator is seeking an independent third-party forensic pathology provider to perform services required under California Assembly Bill 1108. The scope includes complete external and internal autopsies, gross and microscopic examinations, toxicology and other laboratory testing through the Sheriff's contracted laboratory, determinations of cause and manner of death, pathology reports, signed autopsy protocols, consultations, on-call coverage, and court testimony. Services must be performed by licensed physicians and surgeons with current American Board of Pathology forensic pathology certification, and autopsies must be conducted exclusively at the Sheriff's Department Coroner facility. The initial contract term is one year, tentatively beginning in December 2026 and ending in November 2027, with possible four additional one-year renewals. Proposals are evaluated on qualifications and experience, financial review, technical approach, cost, and references. The proposal package requires the specified county attachments and narratives, including a cost proposal, experience and qualifications, work plan, references, certifications, financial statements, insurance affidavit, and current Form W-9.

Classification Codes
NAICS621511Medical Laboratories
PSCQ515Pathology Services
Smart Codes
forensic pathology servicesforensic autopsy examinationsmedical examiner services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026-Release of RFP
Sep 22, 2026 09:00 PM-Deadline for Submission of Proposer Questions
Sep 29, 2026-Proposer Questions and Answers Posted
Oct 06, 2026 10:00 PM-Deadline for Submission of Proposals
Nov 1, 2026-Tentative Contract Award
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation/Employers Liability — $250,000.00
  • Commercial/General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Exhibit A PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENT 2025-
rfp0915263Sep 15, 2026 02:53 PM
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