The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) is seeking a vendor to provide project support for the redesign of the Colorado Shines Quality Improvement System (QIS), which will include Colorado Universal Preschool providers. The selected vendor will offer core project support, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations for a phased five-year quality plan. Proposals are due August 7, 2026. Electronic submission is required via BidNet Direct. Key evaluation factors include cost-effectiveness and the completeness of the quote. Vendors must adhere to all submission instructions and deadlines to avoid disqualification.
The quote due date and time is August 7, 2026, at 2 PM Mountain Time. quote due date and time: august 7, 2026, at 2pm
Vendors may expect a cost-reimbursement purchase order or contract. vendors may expect a costreimbursement purchase order or contract.
The choice of vendor will be based on which quote is most advantageous to the state, cost being the primary consideration. the choice of vendor will be based on which quote is most advantageous to the state, cost being the primary consideration.
Quotes must clearly demonstrate the organization's ability to perform the services described. Preference will be given to organizations with experience related to quality improvement systems and workforce qualifications. quotes must clearly demonstrate the organizations ability to perform the services described in this dq.
Protests must be submitted in writing within three business days after the aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto. the protest shall be submitted in writing within three business days after such an aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto.
Failure to comply with signature requirements, misrepresentation of information, failure to address mandatory requirements, or unauthorized contact with department personnel may lead to disqualification. failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification of the vendors response.
