Cremation Services

The County of Fresno’s Sheriff/Coroner Office is seeking a single vendor to provide comprehensive cremation services for approximately 150 decedents per year. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, transportation (including out‑of‑city trips), required licenses, permits, and insurance, as well as handle death‑certificate filing, cremation authorization forms, and the scattering or shipment of cremated remains. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with the possibility of up to four additional one‑year renewals. Bidders must submit a detailed price schedule, proof of required licenses (Crematory License, Crematory Manager License, VS‑9 Disposition Permit), and comply with HIPAA, data‑security, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The RFQ closes on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM; questions are due by October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM. • One‑year base contract, renewable up to four years • Estimated 150 cremations annually (including adult, child, infant, stillborn) • Required licenses: Crematory, Crematory Manager, VS‑9 Disposition Permit • Services include transportation, filing death certificates, permits, cremation, labeling, scattering, and shipment of remains • All costs must be quoted FOB destination; price list must remain firm for 180 days • Payment terms: net 45 days, partial monthly payments • Mandatory submission of Exhibit B (Quotation Schedule) in Excel and all required certifications