Mortuary Services – Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman 15b302999999999
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AI-generated · May 29, 2026Provide comprehensive mortuary and funeral services for deceased inmates at FCC Coleman, Florida, including professional care, preparation, and disposition of remains in line with Florida law and BOP policies. Core requirements include a 2-hour pickup from notification by the Correctional Services Supervisor, arterial or sectional embalming (for autopsied cases), restorative work and cosmetics to achieve a lifelike appearance, and multiple disposition options: local burial within 50 miles coordinated with the FCC Coleman Supervisory Chaplain, shipment of remains to the inmate’s place of conviction or legal residence, or cremation upon written authorization with ashes shipped via U.S. Mail (Certified). Furnish standard 20-gauge steel caskets, sealed caskets for communicable diseases, and necessary outside shipping containers, plus complete death certificates, permits, and detailed shipping documentation.
Respondents should demonstrate 24/7 capability to meet the 2-hour pickup requirement, hold valid Florida Funeral Director/Embalmer licensing, and have experience with government or institutional contracts. The vendor must be able to host postmortem examinations if requested, provide fleet capability for transport, and coordinate with receiving funeral homes and government CORs. The government seeks Rough Order of Magnitude pricing for service line items (embalming, restorative art, caskets, mileage/transport, cremation), including local versus long-distance transport, and an all-inclusive cremation rate. Feedback on the feasibility of the 2-hour requirement, typical Florida death-certificate/permit lead times, and current air-shipment cost drivers is requested.
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) . Mortuary Services Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman Notice Type: Sources Sought / Market Research NAICS Code: 812210 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services PSC Code: G001 Social-Care of the Dead/Funeral 1). Description: This Sources Sought Notice / RFI is issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive mortuary and funeral services for deceased inmates at FCC Coleman, Florida. FCC Coleman consists of multiple correctional institutions. Vendors must be capable of responding to death notifications at any of these institutions or at local community hospitals where an inmate may be pronounced deceased. 2. Scope of Services (Draft For Information Purposes)The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional care, preparation, and disposition of remains in accordance with Florida State Law and Bureau of Prisons policies. Core Requirements: Response Time: Pick up remains within two (2) hours of notification from the Correctional Services Supervisor. Preparation & Embalming: Perform arterial or sectional embalming (for autopsied cases), restorative work (derma-surgery, cosmetics), and dressing to ensure a lifelike appearance. Disposition Options: Local Burial: Coordination with FCC Coleman Supervisory Chaplain for ceremonies atcemeteries within a 50-mile radius. Shipment of Remains: Coordination of air, rail, or ground transport to the inmate s place of conviction or legal residence within the US/Territories. Cremation: Execution of cremation services upon written authorization and shipment of ashes via U.S. Mail (Certified). Caskets & Containers: Furnishing standard 20-gauge steel caskets, sealed caskets (for communicable diseases), and necessary outside shipping containers (air trays/wood boxes). Documentation: Completion of death certificates, permits, and detailed shipping arrangements (flight numbers, airway bills, etc.). 3. Purpose: Identify vendors with the facility capacity to perform postmortem examinations and body preparation. Assess industry capability to meet the strict 2-hour response window. Obtain Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for specific service line items (Embalming, Caskets, Mileage, etc.). Evaluate vendor proximity to FCC Coleman to ensure logistical feasibility for local burials. 4. Requested Information Company Information: Legal name, UEI number, and business size status. Proof of valid Florida Funeral Director/Embalmer licensing. Relevant Experience Demonstrate experience with government or institutional contracts. Describe your facility s capability to host postmortem examinations if requested by the coroner. Operational Approach Describe your fleet capability for transport (suitable closed conveyances). Confirm your ability to meet the 2-hour pickup requirement 24/7.Describe your process for coordinating with receiving funeral homes and government CORs. 5. Cost Estimate Information (ROM) : Vendors are encouraged to provide non-binding, high-level pricing for the following: Professional Services: Pickup, embalming (Normal vs. Autopsied), and restorative art. Caskets: Standard 20-gauge steel and Sealed/Specialty caskets. Transportation: Flat rate for local burial vs. mileage rate for long-distance ground transport. Cremation: All-inclusive rate including the urn/container and certified shipping. 6. Industry Feedback the Government welcomes feedback regarding:The feasibility of the 2-hour response requirement. Standard industry lead times for obtaining death certificates and transport permits in Florida. Common cost drivers for shipping remains via air freight in the current market.
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