Contractor shall provide all services required of the County Medical Examiner as described in and required by the law 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 Medical Examiner. Contractor shall provide for the arrangement and/or provision of all necessary forensic pathology services. Consideration should be given by the vendor to utilize the morgue located in Big Rapids, Michigan for autopsies whenever possible, as Montcalm County is affiliated with this facility. Contractor shall provide necessary communications and be available to respond to the inquiries of Prosecuting Attorneys, Criminal Defense Attorneys, Law Enforcement Agencies, Funeral Home Directors, Healthcare Institutions and their professional staff, as well as involved citizens and families regarding particular death investigations and general procedures. Contractor shall provide necessary information to, and participate in, death reviews. Contractor shall make recommendations for appointment as needed, validate the qualifications, assure the special and continuing education, and direct the official activities of all persons providing professional services to the County's appointed Medical Examiner. The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners must approve the Medical Examiner designated by the Contractor and the County. Contractor shall ensure postmortem examinations are performed of all bodies pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of Michigan for County Medical Examiners and according to professionally accepted criteria. Contractor shall engage the services of a sufficient number of Medical Examiner Investigators to respond to death scenes to conduct investigations in a timely manner.
