Forensic Pathology Services

Alameda County is seeking up to three certified forensic pathology contractors to provide as-needed autopsies, medical death investigations, scene response, toxicology-related coordination, and legally defensible cause-and-manner-of-death reports.

Alameda County > General Services Agency > Procurement


General
Open (open)
902798
Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 01, 2026 12:38 PM
3 years base + 1 × 2 years option
Other
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
p.biondi@acgov.org
+15102089613
1401 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Exhibit A - Bid Response Packet, County-provided Electronic Bid Form, Additional required documentation
Description

Alameda County is soliciting proposals from certified forensic pathologists for a pool of up to three contractors to provide as-needed forensic pathology and medical death investigation services. The scope includes record review, external examinations, limited, full, and complex autopsies, scene response, consultation, coordination of ancillary services such as toxicology and imaging, evidence and specimen documentation, and determination of the cause and manner of death. The County estimates approximately 1,200 autopsies and related toxicology services annually, with capacity required for routine, urgent, and mass-fatality assignments. Contractors must maintain applicable California medical licensure and professional credentials, meet forensic pathology training and experience requirements, and produce complete, signed autopsy reports and supporting records within specified deadlines. Proposals must address qualifications, key personnel, proposed services, relevant experience, five references, pricing, exceptions and clarifications, and the County's Bid Response Packet. The contract is planned for three years with a mutually agreed option for an additional two years.

Classification Codes
NAICS621511Medical Laboratories
PSCQ515Pathology Services
Smart Codes
forensic pathology servicesautopsy servicesmedical death investigation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 1, 2026-Project Release Date
Sep 9, 2026-Vendor Outreach (optional)
Online call-in: +1 415-915-3950; Conference ID: 504 517 635#
Sep 16, 2026-Networking/Bidders Conference (optional)
Meeting ID: 273 613 305 082 497; Passcode: Ez7xn2cy; dial in: +1 415-915-3950; phone conference ID: 211 035 899#; video conferencing tenant key: alamedacountyca@m.webex.com; Video ID: 117 072 576 2
Sep 17, 2026-Questions Due
Sep 18, 2026-List of Attendees
Oct 5, 2026-Questions and Answers Issued
Oct 5, 2026-Addendum Issued, if necessary
Oct 15, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 15, 2026-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Meeting ID: 281 354 650 035 596; Passcode: ow7Ds2Cb; dial in: +1 415-915-3950; phone conference ID: 104 297 791#; video conferencing tenant key: alamedacountyca@m.webex.com; Video ID: 117 691 431 2
Nov 2, 2026-Vendor Interviews (optional)
Interviews may occur during the week of November 2, 2026; the solicitation does not provide a specific date or meeting access information.
Nov 13, 2026-Evaluation Period Ends
Nov 16, 2026-Notice of Intent to Award
Jan 12, 2027-Board Consideration Award Date
Feb 1, 2027-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial or Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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