Forensic Pathology Autopsy Services

Released: October 12, 2026 12:00 AM PDT Questions due (Question Submission Deadline): October 28, 2026 2:00 PM PDT Responses due (RFP Submittal Closing): October 30, 2026 2:00 PM PDT

The County of Orange, County Executive Office - CPO (hereinafter referred to as “County”), is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”) for Forensic Pathology Autopsy Services . Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements as set forth within the RFP and be capable of providing services identified in the Scope of Work herein.

The proposed schedule below is subject to change. Any changes to the schedule for the RFP process will be issued to all Respondents via addenda on the County's eProcurement Portal.

This is a fully electronic Request for Proposals (RFP). Respondents must submit their proposals online via the County’s online bidding system. Only electronic proposals will be accepted.

Facsimile and e-mail proposals will NOT be allowed. For assistance on uploading proposals via County’s eProcurement Portal, please contact [email on the source notice] or https://help.procurement.opengov.com/en/ .

All questions or requests for interpretations must be received within this solicitation by Wednesday, October 28, 2026 , before 2:00 pm as specified in the solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation. Verbal clarifications or responses will not be considered binding.

The County is seeking qualified and experienced forensic pathology professionals to provide forensic pathology and autopsy services in support of the County’s death investigation operations. Services will be performed for deaths that require a forensic examination, including sudden, unexpected, suspicious, or unexplained deaths, as determined by the County.

Services may include, but are not limited to, complete and external postmortem examinations, collection and preservation of forensic evidence and specimens, toxicology and other laboratory testing, review of medical records and investigative materials, photographic documentation, determination of the cause and manner of death, and preparation of comprehensive autopsy and forensic pathology reports.

The Contractor will provide medically and scientifically sound findings to assist the County, law enforcement agencies, medical examiner/coroner operations, and other authorized governmental entities with death investigations and related legal proceedings. All services shall be performed by appropriately licensed and qualified forensic pathologists and personnel possessing the required education, training, certifications, experience, and credentials, and shall comply with all applicable federal, State of California, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and County requirements.

UNSPSC codes: 42261900 Clinical forensics equipment and supplies; 85000000 Healthcare Services; 85120000 Medical practice; 85121600 Medical doctor specialist services; 85121804 Pathological laboratory services; 85130000 Medical science research and experimentation