RFI #AB11082026 - Independent Medical Examination Services for In-Custody Deaths under Assembly Bill (AB) 1108

Description: The County of Santa Barbara is seeking letters of interest from qualified providers to perform independent medical examinations for in-custody deaths under California Assembly Bill 1108, effective January 1, 2027. Eligible providers may be an independent county coroner or medical examiner office or a private medical examiner that can determine the cause and manner of death and satisfy the specified qualifications, insurance, and indemnification requirements. Letters of interest must describe the provider's experience, fees, operating plan, and statutory compliance and are due October 9, 2026; no contract award is guaranteed because this is an informational request that may precede a formal solicitation.