Description
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) seeks qualified vendors to provide 24‑hour, year‑round decedent (human‑remains) transport services among its three facilities in Huntsville, Montgomery, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The contract is a 5‑year, multi‑award “Quick Quote” competition, requiring vendors to respond to service calls within 15 minutes, pick up and deliver within 24 hours, maintain specialized body‑bag equipment, operate vehicle air‑conditioning when temperatures exceed 80 °F, and comply with extensive driver documentation, drug‑screening, and training requirements. Vendors must hold $1 M general liability insurance, provide detailed vehicle and driver records, and submit monthly itemized invoices (excluding decedent names).
• 24/7/365 availability with 15‑minute response time and 24‑hour pickup window.
• Required equipment: heavy‑duty leak‑proof body bags, security seals, AC‑operational vehicles, and driver documentation (licenses, DNA consent, NDAs, drug screens).
• Monthly invoicing; no budget ceiling disclosed; compliance with random vehicle inspections and state‑wide procurement terms (Quick Quote boiler‑plate).