Transportation of decedent human bodies and/or remains from place of death to the Hidalgo County Hidalgo County Forensic Center. This includes decedent human bodies and/or remains for autopsy, toxicology only, and inquest only. All are to be transported directly to the Hidalgo County Forensic Center with all applicable paperwork including, but not limited to the following: a) Any decedent human bodies and/or remains to be transported to Hidalgo County Forensic Center requires all paperwork and/or acceptable documentation to be signed by the Justice of the Peace “JP” and Investigating Agency. b) Any cancellation case requires all paperwork and/or acceptable documentation to be signed by the Justice of the Peace “JP” and/or the Investigation Agency for consideration of payment of services; c) Extra travel to different locations, or outside of the County on an “as needed basis” for pickup of decedent human bodies and/or remains applicable for consideration of payment of services, pursuant to all paperwork and/or acceptable documentation required in place. 2) Vendor driver, during office hours, must call from the scene and speak to the medico legal death investigator 3) Transportation vehicle(s) used must be fully enclosed (i.e., hearse or van suitable for the transport of decedent human bodies and/or remains) in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Open bed pick-up trucks are not acceptable. All drivers must possess a current valid Texas driver's license and be properly covered under bidder's insurance. 4) A listing of all drivers will be required to be submitted upon award of contract. Background checks on all personnel, to include driving history utilizing the Texas Department of State Health Service criteria for criminal background checks on EMT/Paramedic personnel require fingerprints through the Fingerprint Applicant Service of Texas (FAST) for Texas/FBI criminal history check. Report to be provided to Hidalgo County upon request and will be at cost to awarded vendor. If a driver is found to have a criminal history, an evaluation and determination will be made as to whether or not the County will allow the individual to participate.
