The County of Bergen has awarded a contract to Bergen Funeral Service, Inc. and Oliverie Funeral Home to provide funeral directors to perform unclaimed burial services. The contract is for a period of one year, commencing on September 3, 2025, and ending on September 2, 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is not to exceed $25,000. The contract is an open-ended contract, meaning that the County of Bergen is not obligated to order, accept, or pay for services except when it orders them. The vendors will provide funeral directors to perform unclaimed burial services as needed by the Bergen County Medical Examiner's Office. Some of the key services that will be provided under this contract include:
• Funeral services for unclaimed bodies
• Burial services for unclaimed bodies
• Transportation of unclaimed bodies to the funeral home
• Preparation of unclaimed bodies for burial
• Coordination with the Bergen County Medical Examiner's Office to ensure that all services are provided in accordance with their requirements.