Chemung County-City of Elmira Purchasing Department
150 Lake Street, P.O. Box 588
Elmira, NY 14901
PH: 607-737-3577 FX: 607-873-1352
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals are sought and requested by the County of Chemung for the performance of the following professional contract:
RFP-2842-R – RESOLICITATION OF CHEMUNG COUNTY BURIAL AND CREMATION SERVICES
Proposals must be submitted in hard copy or electronically via the Empire State Bid System website at
www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york
until 2:00 P.M. on July 17, 2026. Please refer to page three (3) of the bid document, Electronic Proposal Submission Procedures, for further instructions on submitting your bid electronically.
Any proposal received after 2:00 P.M. on the due date will not be considered.
The County of Chemung reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and to waive any informality.
Proposals must be made on and in accordance with the proposal documents and specifications for said contract. Proposal documents may be obtained on or after June 18, 2026, online at
www.empirestatebidsystem.com
. Vendors must first register for either the free service or the paid service at that site. The paid service is not required to obtain County or City bids or to submit your proposal electronically. After registration, click on Chemung County/City of Elmira from the list of participating agencies; click on the title of the bid or search the NIGP codes. Copies from any other source are not considered official copies. Only those proposers who obtain bidding documents from the Empire State Purchasing Group are guaranteed to receive addendum information, if such information is issued. Please note that if you choose a free subscription, you must visit the website up until the response deadline for any addenda.
Pre-Proposal Conference:
A pre-proposal conference may be held to provide prospective vendors with an opportunity to review the RFP requirements, ask questions, and clarify the scope of services. Attendance is optional and is strongly encouraged to ensure a complete understanding of the services requested. The date, time, and location of the pre-proposal conference are June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM in person at Room 338 425 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira NY. 14904 or Attend Virtual, (passcode ZA2Su66J) via the link provided
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/210255638785891?p=poD1XvLTTZSjexKIft
If you have obtained this document from a source other than the Empire State Purchasing Group, it is recommended that you obtain an official copy by registering with this service.
By:
Tricia A. Wise, NIIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Director
Chemung County-City of Elmira