Burial, Cremation and Mortuary Services

The government authority in Paterson, NJ requires a vendor to provide offsite and onsite burial, cremation, and mortuary services for a one-year contract period. Requested services include transportation, direct burial, cremation, and supplying a minimum standard twenty-gauge metal casket. The vendor must provide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week body removal service, return answering service calls within one hour, and remove the deceased within one to two working days of notification without charging overtime or holiday premiums. To qualify, bidders must be located onshore within the USA. The buyer requires vendors to possess an extensive background, knowledge, experience, and a record of successful performance in burial and cremation services. Bidders must list the make, model, and year of their transport vehicle, maintaining at least one available vehicle at all times. Personnel must exhibit neat clothing, dignity, and professionalism. Bidders must submit a proposal for the budget, while the text omits specific evaluation criteria and key dates.