Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/3/2025
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Contracts for Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains for the Baldwin County Coroner
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains to Lifestar Alternative Transportation Service, LLC, and Coastal Body Removal & Transportation, LLC, per the Award Listing and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contracts.
Contracts are effective for twelve (12) months effective immediately upon the same date as full execution, with an option to issue two (2) additional twelve (12) month contracts.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: During the April 15, 2025, Regular Meeting, the Commission approved the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains for the Baldwin County Coroner. Two (2) companies submitted a proposal. The Coroner, Dr. Brian Pierce, would like to award the RFP to both companies using a rotating call schedule for the services as stated in the RFP. Staff recommends the Commission award the RFP for Transportation Services of Human Remains to Lifestar Alternative Transportation Service, LLC, and Coastal Body Removal & Transportation, LLC, per the Award Listing and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contracts. Award Listing attached for review.
Previous Commission action/date:
04/15/2025 meeting: Approved the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains and authorized the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFP.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Variable
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052400.51500 (Contract Services)
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Standard County Professional Services Contract
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 06/03/2025
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Letter to Vendors
Additional instructions/notes: Admin-Upload Contracts