Palo Verde Healthcare District - Request for Proposals for Management Services - 2026
Palo Verde HospitalPublic Hospital · Blythe, CA- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 37 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Michael Rose
The 30-second brief
The Palo Verde Healthcare District invites proposals for a management services organization (MSO) or operator to provide executive leadership and day-to-day management of Palo Verde Hospital, Palo Verde Community Clinic, and related operations in Blythe, California. The 25-bed Critical Access Hospital requires healthcare management, financial stabilization, workforce recruitment and retention, regulatory compliance, and operational sustainability while the District completes its chapter 9 bankruptcy. The scope covers emergency department operations, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary therapy, dietary, HIM, IT systems support (Cerner), revenue cycle oversight, and facilities capital planning. Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT, with questions due by November 16, 2026.
Comparable management/CAH experience/References 20%, Leadership and transition readiness 20%, Clinical quality/compliance 20%, Financial/revenue-cycle plan 15%, Total cost and fee transparency 15%, Governance, workforce and community approach 10%
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Summary
The Palo Verde Healthcare District invites proposals for a management services organization (MSO) or operator to provide executive leadership and day-to-day management of Palo Verde Hospital, Palo Verde Community Clinic, and related operations in Blythe, California.
The 25-bed Critical Access Hospital requires healthcare management, financial stabilization, workforce recruitment and retention, regulatory compliance, and operational sustainability while the District completes its chapter 9 bankruptcy. The scope covers emergency department operations, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary therapy, dietary, HIM, IT systems support (Cerner), revenue cycle oversight, and facilities capital planning. Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT, with questions due by November 16, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Comparable management/CAH experience/References 20%
- Leadership and transition readiness 20%
- Clinical quality/compliance 20%
- Financial/revenue-cycle plan 15%
- Total cost and fee transparency 15%
- Governance
- Workforce and community approach 10%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Technical proposal
- Password protected cost proposal
- Financial statements
- Three healthcare references
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Blythe, California
- Projected sq ft
- 30,932 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Palo Verde Healthcare District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Palo Verde Hospital?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Michael Rose.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Palo Verde Hospital in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Michael Rose. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Comparable management/CAH experience/References 20%, Leadership and transition readiness 20%, Clinical quality/compliance 20%, Financial/revenue-cycle plan 15%, Total cost and fee transparency 15%, Go..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Palo Verde Hospital?
All active and historical solicitations from Palo Verde Hospital are tracked and searchable. As a public hospital agency, Palo Verde Hospital regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: technical proposal, password protected cost proposal, financial statements, three healthcare references. Review the full document from Palo Verde Hospital for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Blythe, California. The total projected area is 30932 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.