Opportunity
Colorado VSS #DQ1-QAAA-2027000019-1
Project Support Services for Colorado Shines Quality Improvement System Redesign
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
DQ1-QAAA-2027000019-1
NAICS
541611
This opportunity seeks project support services for the redesign of Colorado Shines, the state's quality improvement system for early childhood education, to include Universal Preschool providers. - Government Buyer: - State of Colorado, likely through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Project support services for the Quality Improvement System (QIS) Refresh - Core project management and facilitation - Stakeholder engagement activities - Strategic planning and delivery of recommendations for a phased five-year quality improvement plan - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Integration of Colorado Universal Preschool providers into the QIS - Development of a multi-year, phased implementation plan - Emphasis on stakeholder input and system efficiency improvements
Description
This solicitation is for CDECs redesign of Colorado Shines into a single, efficient quality improvement system that includes Colorado Universal Preschool providers. The selected vendor will provide core project support, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations for a phased five-year quality plan. The project aims to unify and improve the quality improvement system over a five-year period. The solicitation is open for responses until April 7, 2023.