SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Contract Renewal: 20P-151-CA-03, Disposition of Unclaimed Bodies - Gratitude and Compassion, LLC dba Roberts of Ocala Funerals and Cremation, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated expenditure of $46,000)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Susan Olsen, Director Procurement Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On October 6, 2020, the Board approved an agreement with Gratitude & Compassion, LLC dba Roberts of Ocala Funerals and Cremation (Roberts) for the disposition of unclaimed bodies in Marion County. The service includes pick-up, storage, cremation, disposition of cremains, and all related functions, including legal work and document processing. The firm has performed the work outlined in the agreement satisfactorily and Community Services Director, Cheryl Martin, requests to exercise the last of three (3) annual renewal options.
Attached for review is a contract draft; upon approval at today’s meeting, it will be sent to Roberts for signature, and upon approval by Legal, will be forwarded for the Clerk’s and Chair’s signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $46,000. Funds are available in line AA335564-531109.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and allow staff to issue, and upon approval by Legal, authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign the Third Contract Amendment with Gratitude and Compassion, LLC dba Roberts of Ocala Funerals and Cremation under 20P-151.
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