Indigent Cremation Services

This Request for Proposal (RFP) announces the intent of the County of Mendocino to contract for the provision of the necessary removal, storage, and cremation interment or burial services of deceased indigents or heirless decedents that reside in Mendocino County (County). Proposers may propose to provide indigent cremation services to all of the County, a Specific geographic region in the County, or Multiple Geographic regions in the County. By proposing to deliver services in any geographic section or sections, the Proposer agrees to provide those services throughout that geographic section or sections. Geographic sections can be found in Section XI.A.4.

The purpose of the RFP is to select contractors for the 2026/2027 fiscal year to provide these services.

Vendors must submit Five (5) copies of their proposal: Four (4) complete paper copies with original Vendor signature, and One (1) complete copy on USB Flash Drive.   The proposal must be formatted in accordance with the instructions of this RFP.  Promotional materials may be attached, but are not necessary and will not be considered as meeting any of the requirements of this RFP.  Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked “Mendocino County RFP No. 007-26”, and delivered by 2:00 p.m March 12, 2026 to:

Mendocino County

Department of Social Services

747 S. State Street

Attn:

Purchasing, Contracts, and Vendor Relations (PCV) Unit Ukiah, CA  95482

Late or facsimile proposals will not be accepted.  It is the proposer’s responsibility to assure that its proposal is delivered and received at the location specified herein, on or before the date and hour set.  Proposals received after the date and time specified will not be considered.  Note:  The unauthorized use of the County’s official logo is strictly prohibited.

Please see RFP 007-26, Indigent Cremation Services for more information.