A tentative timeline for the restart of competitive bidding was released at a June 4 meeting of the Program and Advisory Committee (PAOC): Spring 2009

A tentative timeline for the restart of competitive bidding was
released at a June 4 meeting of the Program and Advisory Committee
(PAOC):

  • Spring 2009

Pre-Bidding Supplier Awareness Campaign Began

PAOC Meeting June 4

  • Summer 2009
  • Announcement of Bidding Schedule/Schedule of Education
    Events

    Bidder Education Campaign Begins

    Bidder Registration Period to Obtain User IDs and Passwords
    Begins

  • Fall 2009
  • Bidding Begins

    CDRD (Covered Document Review Date) Process Begins

    By the CDRD, bidders must have their packages submitted in order
    to qualify for review of missing financial documents. That date
    will be the later of the date that is 30 days before the end of the
    bid submission due date or 30 days after the start of the bid
    submission period.

    By the 45th day after the CDRD, CMS will notify bidders of
    missing documents with a certified letter. Bidders will have 10
    business days from the date of the notification to submit the
    missing documents requested.

  • Winter 2009/Spring 2010
  • Bid Evaluation

    Announcement of Single Payment Amounts

    Contract Process Begins

  • Summer 2010
  • Contract Suppliers Announced

    Contract Suppliers Education Campaign Begins

  • Fall 2010
  • Beneficiary, Referral Agent and General Supplier Education
    Campaign

  • January 2011
  • Program Implementation