Scope of Services
Set up a turnkey independent non-profit medical examiner’s office that provides stability, longevity, and transparency to the counties to successfully recruit a new chief medical examiner
Deliverables ( 6 months)
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File relevant paperwork with the state and federal government
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Establish the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the new non-profit
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File for tax exempt status from the state and IRS
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Set up the bank accounts and establish business credit
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Recruit local board members with a vested interest
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Establish the interlocal agreement between the non-profit and counties
Estimated Costs:​
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Initial Business Planning and Consultation
$16,000
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Market Research: Understanding the counties needs and what is desirable to recruiting a new chief medical examiner
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Strategy Development: Creating a comprehensive business and recruitment strategy.
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Consultation Fees (ongoing): $200/hour following the first 80 hours
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Legal Structuring
$5,000
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Non-Profit Incorporation: Filing fees and legal services to incorporate a non-profit
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Tax-Exempt Status: Applying for 501(c)(3) status
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Attorney and legal fees
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Execution and Management
$15,000
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$2,000 - Seed money for business checking account
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Interlocal agreements between the county and non-profit
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Recruitment of local citizens that are stakeholders to serve on the board of directors
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Procurement of various services needed for both a non-profit and medical examiner’s office
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Policies (procurement, HR, gifts to the non-profit, and SOPs relevant to Florida ME’s offices ready for NAME accreditation)
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File the annual reports with the state and 990s with the federal government
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Procure contracted and set up contracts ready for the incoming chief to execute (PEO, benefits, histology, toxicology, auditor, bookkeeping, legal, insurance, etc.)
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Hand off to the new chief with contracts ready to execute
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Miscellaneous Expenses
$9,000
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Travel costs, marketing, and advertisement
