Legislation Details

File #: 26-0661    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 9/7/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/7/2026 Final action: 10/7/2026
Title: Request approval to renew an existing contract - Medical Examiner's Office, 25RFP1552437C-JH, Pickup and Removal of Deceased Remains in the amount not to exceed $350,000.00 with First Call Removal Services LLC. (Mableton, GA) to provide pickup and removal of deceased remains. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Contract Renewal Agreement, 2. Exhibit 2 Contract Renewal Evaluation, 3. Exhibit 3 Contractor Performance Report

 

Department

Medical Examiner

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

title

 

Request approval to renew an existing contract - Medical Examiner's Office, 25RFP1552437C-JH, Pickup and Removal of Deceased Remains in the amount not to exceed $350,000.00 with First Call Removal Services LLC. (Mableton, GA) to provide pickup and removal of deceased remains. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.  (APPROVED)

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Requirement for Board Action
(Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Justice and Safety

 

Commission Districts Affected

All Districts

X

District 1

 

District 2

 

District 3

 

District 4

 

District 5

 

District 6

 


Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background: The Medical Examiner recommends approval of this contract to provide transportation of decedent remains in Fulton County to First Call Removal Services LLC. This service ensures reliable, professional, and timely transfer of decedents.

 

Scope of Work: The Contractor will deliver all decedents picked up to the Office of the Medical Examiner in the body bags provided by the Medical Examiner.

 

Community Impact: N/A

 

Department Recommendation: First Call Removal Service LLC

 

Project Implications: Provide transportation of deceased remains countywide

 

Community Issues/Concerns: N/A

 

Department Issues/Concerns: If this contract is not approved, the County does not have the capacity to pick up, and transport decedents remains in Fulton County.

Contract Modification

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

26-0169

3/18/2026

$350,000.00

1st Renewal

 

 

$350,000.00

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$700,000.00

Contract & Compliance Information

Contract Value:                                            $350,000.00

 

Prime Vendor:                                          First Call Removal Services   

Prime Status:                                          African American Male Business Enterprise 

Location:                                                               Mableton GA

County:                                                               Cobb County

Prime Value:                                          $350,000.00 or 100.00% 

 

Total Contract Value:                      $350,000.00 or 100.00%

Total Certified Value:                     $350,000.00 or 100.00%

 

Exhibits Attached

Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement

Exhibit 2: Contractor Renewal Evaluation Form

Exhibit 3: Performance Evaluation

 

Contact Information
title

Marian Green, Deputy Director, Medical Examiner (404) 613-4504

 

Contract Attached
title

Yes


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$350,000.00

Previous Adjustments:

$0.00

This Request:

$350,000.00

TOTAL:

$700,000.00


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100-340-3400-1160 General, Medical Examiner, Professional Services

 

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 1/1/2027

End Date: 12/31/2027

Cost Adjustment: Click here to enter text.

Renewal/Extension Terms: One renewal option remains.


Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 100

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

Report Period Start:

Report Period End:

4/1/2026

6/30/2026