Cremation Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Letters of Inquiry Submission Date: September 16th, 2026
Submission of Bid: September 23rd, 2026
Public Bid Opening: September 24th, 2026
Anticipated Date for Commencement of Services: Upon Approval
Term End Date of Agreement: April 30th, 2029
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Sacramento, California, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide cremation services for deceased individuals. Services include completing death certificates and obtaining all appropriate permits for cremation, interment, and/or scattering.
The contractor will be responsible for holding deceased bodies in cold storage pending notification of the beneficiary or next of kin, and until the agency provides instructions to proceed with cremation services. The contract period will be one year. All questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026, and proposals are due by September 24, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The work is located in California, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Licensed cremation service provider with experience handling government or institutional contracts
- Established facility capable of secure, compliant cold storage
- Experienced in death certificate processing and cremation, interment, and scattering permits
- Strong knowledge of applicable California regulations and documentation requirements
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