Bid guide
How to bid on Surgical Centers of Excellence for Cherry Creek School District #5
What the district is buying
Cherry Creek School District #5 is seeking a vendor partnership for surgical Centers of Excellence. The program is intended to control costs, improve employee and family experience, and improve clinical outcomes.
The RFP calls for managing mandated bundled payments for high-cost procedures, including hip and knee replacements, spinal fusion, and bariatric surgery. The initial term is July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with up to four additional one-year terms by mutual agreement.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 22, 2026. Questions are due October 29, 2026, and proposals are due November 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Submit your proposal through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Check the listing for the full notice and any addenda so you can follow the current instructions.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFP may suit healthcare vendors with experience partnering on surgical Centers of Excellence and administering bundled payments for procedures such as joint replacement, spinal fusion, and bariatric surgery.
Relevant capabilities include coordinating member experiences, supporting clinical quality, controlling costs, and using data and analytics to provide actionable insights.
How to access and respond
Find solicitation 27-011 on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission directions in the notice, before November 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Prepare a focused proposal
Organize your response around the district's stated goals: cost optimization, a coordinated and satisfying member experience, clinical quality, accountability, and seamless administration. Explain how your approach addresses each goal.
Describe how you would manage the mandated bundles for the listed procedures and use data to produce actionable insights. Check all instructions and addenda, confirm that your response addresses each requested item, and leave time to complete the portal submission before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Cherry Creek School District #5; the original posting controls.