Franklin County invites sealed bids for approximately 21 grave liners (chests) for the Social Services Program for indigent burials. Option 1: Cement grave liners to be supplied must meet the following requirements: • Unfinished cement grave liner to be furnished • Constructed similar to those used for the regular commercial sales with sides 1-7/8” thick, bottoms 3” thick and top 4” thick. • Prices are being requested for different widths: a separate price for grave liners including 30”- 34” and a separate price for 40”. • A price is also being requested for “cremation setups” in case it should be necessary. If a cremation requires burying, the funeral director may require a table to lift the urn up and material to cover the dirt. In the case of inclement weather, a tent may be required and is to be provided at no extra cost. Option 2: Steel grave liners to be supplied must meet the following requirements: • 13 gauge steel meeting national cemetery requirements as a rigid outside burial container • Equivalent to Clark Grave Vault Company Econo-Line • A 30” width steel grave liner would have approximate inside dimensions of 85.75” x 30” x 23.75” and exterior dimensions of 87” x 31.75” x 25.25” • Weight approximately 300 pounds • Handles on cover • Prices are being requested for different widths: one price for 30”-34” and one price for 40”. • A price is also being requested for “cremation setups” in case it should be necessary. If a cremation requires burying, the funeral director may require a table to lift the urn up and material to cover the dirt. In the case of inclement weather, a tent may be required and is to be provided at no extra cost.
