FURNISHING OF MORTUARY LIVERY SERVICES

The County of Middlesex is seeking a qualified vendor to provide mortuary livery (transport of deceased individuals) services for three New Jersey counties—Middlesex, Monmouth, and Mercer—for the calendar year 2027, with two possible one‑year extensions. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, FOB‑destination agreement; all transportation costs are prepaid by the contractor. Bidders must submit electronic bids by October 1, 2026, and the award will be based on the lowest total lump‑sum price for each county’s bid sheet. The solicitation includes extensive compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, insurance, equal‑employment opportunity, pay‑to‑play disclosure, qualified‑business‑enterprise certification). The service volume is pre‑estimated (e.g., ~295 single‑person transports and ~1,165 double‑person transports across the three counties). The contractor must maintain detailed records, provide chain‑of‑custody labeling, and have contingency arrangements for mass‑fatality events. • Contract period: Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027 (option for two 1‑year extensions) • Service area: Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer Counties (NJ) • Required deliverables: transport of bodies from medical facilities or scene pickups, proper labeling, record‑keeping, and compliance with HIPAA and local statutes • Submission: electronic via Middlesex County procurement portal by 10:00 am, Oct 1 2026 • Award method: lowest total lump‑sum per county bid sheet (optional multiple contracts) • Mandatory certifications: insurance (≥ $1M CGL), W‑9, business registration, QBE certifications, etc.