The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified vendors to provide autopsy‑related medical testing and laboratory services for the County Medical Examiner’s Office. The contract will be for a one‑year term beginning January 1 2027, with the possibility of project‑specific extensions. Vendors must have at least two years’ experience performing autopsy laboratory work and must submit a single electronic proposal that includes personnel qualifications, licenses, insurance certificates, references, and a rate schedule. Services include providing a diener, preparing slides and blocks, X‑rays, autopsy photography, vitreous fluid testing, wound, blood and viral cultures, and fluid osmolality testing. The County will award the contract to the most qualified respondent within 60 days of receipt, and payments will be made upon voucher approval. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with New Jersey statutes, insurance minimums, and equal‑employment requirements.
• One‑year contract (effective 1 Jan 2027) for autopsy laboratory services
• Minimum two‑year vendor experience required
• Electronic submission only; deadline time 4:00 pm (date not specified)
• Scope includes diener assistance, slide preparation, imaging, photography, and multiple microbiology/chemical tests
• Evaluation based on qualifications (30%), experience/references (30%), understanding of scope (20%), location (10%), completeness (10%)
• Insurance, licensing, and certification requirements are extensive
• Award within 60 days of receipt; no fixed dollar ceiling disclosed.