Forensic Pathology Services

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified physicians to provide comprehensive forensic pathology services on a 24/7 on‑call basis for the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office. The contract is for one year, beginning January 1 2027, and requires a minimum of two years’ experience in forensic pathology, appropriate medical licenses, professional liability insurance, and the ability to respond promptly to requests for record reviews and autopsy services. Submissions are electronic only, limited to one proposal per vendor, and must include detailed qualifications, references, insurance certificates, and a completed vendor questionnaire. • Scope: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week forensic pathology (autopsies, record reviews, testimony) for the County Medical Examiner. • Contract term: 1 year, effective 01/01/2027, with possible extensions for project‑specific work. • Minimum qualifications: Physician with ≥2 years forensic pathology experience, NJ medical license, relevant certifications, and professional liability coverage. • Submission: Electronic only, single proposal, due by 4:00 pm on the unsealing date (exact date not provided). • Evaluation: 30 % qualifications, 30 % experience/references, 20 % understanding of scope, 10 % proximity to County offices, 10 % completeness. • Award: Expected within 60 days of receipt; contract will be issued via purchase order. • Insurance: Minimum $500k per occurrence general liability, $1M aggregate, $100k contractor liability, workers’ comp per NJ law, and $1M auto liability. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required. • Vendor must comply with NJ procurement statutes, equal‑employment provisions, and certification requirements (Iran, Russia/Belarus, business registration, etc.).