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TX20260147 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Texas • Gray
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RFP 26-020 Willed Body Mortuary Program
Solicitation: 26-020
Notice ID: edu_utmb__26_020
Department • University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)Agency • Supply ChainState • TXPosted • —Due • No due date postedBid range • $263,959 - $312,841
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Supply Chain • University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). Place of performance: TX.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- 26-020
- Performance
- TX
- Response
- No due date posted
Live POP
Place of performance
TX
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Agency
Supply Chain
Subagency
Supply Chain
Office
Glenda Badgett (gdbadget@utmb.edu)
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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Description
RFP 26-020 — Willed Body Mortuary Program Source: UTMB Supply Chain bid opportunities page.
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$263,959 - $312,841
Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.
Floor
$263,959
Target
$279,322
Premium
$312,841
Labor
$13,680
Direct
$183,000
Burden
$29,383
Fee + reserve
$32,919
Target $279,322Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions3 modeled rows
This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216–$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
Files
Files size/type shown when available.
BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 21, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini
The RFP 26-020 for the Willed Body Mortuary Program presents an opportunity to provide essential mortuary services for UTMB. This request, issued by the Supply Chain department, emphasizes the need for specialized providers in mortuary science. Interested bidders should review the attached documentation in detail to understand UTMB's specific requirements.
Willed BodyMortuary ProgramBody DonationFuneral ServicesEducational Outreach
What the buyer is trying to do
UTMB is seeking qualified vendors to manage their Willed Body Mortuary Program, which likely includes handling, preparation, and transfer of willed bodies for educational and research purposes.
Who should pursue this
- Mortuary service providers
- Funeral homes with experience in educational outreach
- Companies specializing in body donation programs
Work breakdown
No work breakdown extracted.
Response package checklist
- Confirmation of compliance with state regulations on mortuary services
- Detailed description of proposed services
- References from previous similar contracts
- Pricing structure and payment terms
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Bidders must comply with all local and state laws regarding body handling
- Insurance requirements need to be met based on state regulations
Pricing strategy
- Consider a detailed pricing strategy that reflects the specific services outlined in the RFP; include variable pricing based on body type and service complexity.
- Competitive pricing is essential to stand out against other providers.
Teaming and subs
- Potential partnership with local funeral homes
- Collaboration with educational institutions specializing in mortuary science
Risks and watchouts
- Understanding and complying with complex regulations governing body donation and mortuary services can be challenging.
- Reputation risk if service does not meet UTMB's standards.
Smart questions to ask
- What specific services are UTMB prioritizing for this RFP?
- Are there particular regulatory challenges that have affected prior vendors?
- What is the expected volume of bodies to be managed annually?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- No posted date for the RFP
- Response deadline is not listed
- No specific period of performance provided
- Lack of detailed scope beyond title and description
- No performance metrics or outcomes defined
- Limited contact information for additional queries
- Absence of submission format details
- No information on evaluation criteria for bidders
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