Description
City of Cleveland is seeking a qualified provider to perform indigent cremation services for the Division of Health, Department of Public Health. The contract covers cremation of adults, children and stillbirths/infants, includes surface embalming, body pick‑up within 48 hours, limited family viewing, and storage of remains for 12 months. The contractor must be an Ohio‑licensed funeral director operating a licensed funeral home, carry required insurance, and be able to meet the estimated volume of roughly 400 cremations per year under a two‑year base term (with two optional one‑year extensions) and a maximum contract ceiling of $250,000.
• Unit prices: Adults $375, Children $5, Stillbirths/infants $20 (prices exclusive of taxes).
• Required qualifications: Ohio funeral‑director license, surface embalming capability, 48‑hour pickup, 12‑month remains retention, $1 M general liability & auto insurance, $500 k workers’ comp.
• Mandatory bid submission by noon on June 18 2026; non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting on June 3 2026 (optional attendance).
• Contract type: requirement contract, 2‑year base term, two optional 1‑year renewals, total ceiling $250,000, funded from City General Fund (Fund 01‑001‑5005‑6381).
• Vendor must provide bid bond (5 % of bid), insurance certificates, OEO certifications, and complete all required forms.