Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/16/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner; Troy Dyess, Chief Deputy Coroner
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Contracts Related to Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains for the Baldwin County Coroner
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Extend the Contracts for Transportation Services of Human Remains with Lifestar Alternative Transportation Service, LLC, and Coastal Body Removal & Transportation, LLC, for an additional twelve (12) months at the same prices, terms, and conditions as stated in the original contracts awarded on June 3, 2025.
The Contract extension for Lifestar Alternative Transportation Service, LLC, will expire July 1, 2027, and the Contract extension for Coastal Body Removal & Transportation, LLC, will expire June 24, 2027.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Baldwin County Coroner is requesting the Commission extend the contracts for Transportation Services of Human Remains with Lifestar Alternative Transportation Service, LLC, and Coastal Body Removal & Transportation, LLC. The contracts contained a stipulation that the contracts could be extended for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods by the Commission at their option, if acceptable by the vendor. Any additional contract or extensions will be at the same prices, terms, and conditions as stated in the contracts. The vendors have submitted emails agreeing to extend the contract prices. The Contract extension for Lifestar Alternative Transportation Service, LLC, will expire July 1, 2027, and the Contract extension for Coastal Body Removal & Transportation, LLC, will expire June 24, 2027. The executed contracts are attached for review.
Previous Commission action/date:
06/03/2025 meeting: Awarded 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 authorized the Chairman to execute the Contracts. (Contracts are effective for twelve (12) months effective immediately upon the same date as its full execution, with an option to issue two (2) additional twelve (12) month contracts).
04/15/2025 meeting: Approved the 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?
N/A
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: 06/16/2026
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: N/A