Medical Examiner Services

2026-11-03

Gratiot County Request for ProposalsMedical Examiner ServicesProject No . 02 - 26IntroductionGratiot County seeks proposals for service from qualified and experienced providers of comprehensive medical examiner services . OwnerGratiot County Board of Commissioners214 E . Center StreetIthaca , MI 48847BackgroundGratiot County ( population 41 , 310 ) is situated in the heart of central Michigan . County government employs approximately 167 FTEs in and around the county seat of Ithaca . The County ’ s fiscal year 2026 budget was approved at roughly $ 19 . 2 million . The County Medical Examiners Act ( Act 181 of 1953 , being MCL 52 . 201et seq .) requires that Gratiot County appoint a County Medical Examiner ( ME ) who shall be a physician licensed to practice within the state . The successful bidder is expected to provide all services required of the ME as described in and required by the laws of the State of Michigan , including , but not limited to , the investigation and certifications of all persons whose deaths are within the jurisdiction of the County ’ s ME and review and authorization of cremation permits . GoalThe goal of this opportunity is to provide Gratiot County residents with all statutory ME services in the most efficient manner possible . EligibilityIn setting forth its qualifications , each individual or firm submitting a proposal shall provide a comprehensive description of their approach to fulfilling the requirements of this request for proposals . Individuals and firms must identify the nature of any potential conflict of interest they might have in providing these services to the County , if any . TimetableRelease of RFP - January 20 , 2026Due date for Reciept of Questions : February 20 , 2026 , 3 : 00 p . m . Questions and Answers Posted : February 24 , 2026Proposals Due :* March 3 , 2026 , 11 : 00 a . m . Bids Opened by County Sheriff and Administrator : March 3 , 2026 , 11 : 01 a . m . Proposals Ranked by Sheriff and Administrator : March 3 - 17 , 2026Board of Commissioners Award Contract to Selected Bidder ( s ): March 17 , 2026 * Responses received later than the specified deadline will be disqualified . Proposals must be submited by email toprocurement @ gratiotmi . comwith " Project 02 - 26 Medical Examiner Services " in the subject line . Proposer ’ s QuestionsAny inquiry about the meaning or interpretation of this request for proposals and attachments must be directed to County Administrator Timothy Dolehanty attdolehanty @ gratiotmi . com . The deadline for submitting final questions is no later than 3 : 00 p . m . on February 24 , 2026 . In the subject line of the email reference “ Project 02 - 26 Medical Examiner Services .” See more

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