Forensic Pathology and Autopsy Services

Orange County is seeking qualified forensic pathology professionals to provide autopsies, death-investigation support, histology services, expert testimony, and related forensic pathology reports.

Orange County > County Executive Office > County Procurement Office


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RFP-017-3121602-JL2
Oct 30, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 12, 2026 05:33 PM
3 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
jessica.loy@ceo.oc.gov
400 West Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA, USA
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Description

The County of Orange is soliciting proposals for comprehensive forensic pathology and autopsy services supporting death investigations. The scope includes complete and external postmortem examinations; collection and preservation of physical, trace, toxicological, and tissue evidence; review of medical and investigative records; photographic documentation; determination of cause and manner of death; and preparation of autopsy, microscopic, and forensic pathology reports. The contractor must provide appropriately licensed and board-certified forensic pathologists, maintain required California licensure and qualifications, perform autopsies within 72 hours of notification, provide 24/7 telephone consultation, support special autopsies and death-scene response, testify as an expert witness, and provide or coordinate histology laboratory services meeting applicable professional standards and chain-of-custody requirements. The solicitation requires a 20-page maximum for Part 3 responses and requests company qualifications, at least five comparable references including three public-sector references from the past five years, staffing information, compliance statements, and specified certifications and declarations.

Classification Codes
NAICS621511Medical Laboratories
PSCQ515Pathology Services
Smart Codes
forensic pathology servicesautopsy serviceshistology laboratory services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 12, 2026-Release of RFP Solicitation
Oct 28, 2026 09:00 PM-Question Submission Deadline
Oct 30, 2026 09:00 PM-RFP Submittal Closing
Requirements
Professional degree (e.g., MD, JD)
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Network Security & Privacy Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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