Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive cremation services for incarcerated individuals across all state correctional facilities. The contract is a master agreement that will be executed on a location‑by‑location basis via purchase orders. The contractor must handle body collection, cold storage, cremation, documentation, death‑certificate processing, and disposition of ashes, while complying with all state and federal regulations, including PREA and health‑safety requirements.
• 24‑hour turnaround for body collection (4 hours for California Men’s Colony) and 7‑day/week service, including holidays.
• Must hold valid California funeral‑establishment, funeral‑director, and crematory licenses; motor‑carrier permit if applicable.
• Payment is rate‑based per cremation (rates range $3–$36) plus a 25 % “as‑needed” line item; reimbursements for coroner/autopsy fees are also provided.
• Contract term runs approximately July 2026 through April 30 2029, with potential extensions.
• Small‑business, DVBE, and non‑small‑business preferences are available, offering up to 5 % discounts (capped at $50k) and DVBE incentives (up to $500k).