Quality Improvement System (QIS) Refresh Project Support

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood is seeking a vendor to support the redesign of Colorado Shines into a unified, streamlined quality improvement system that integrates Colorado Universal Preschool providers. This initiative aims to create a cohesive, efficiency-driven framework that enhances program quality across early childhood services through a coordinated, five-year phased plan. The selected vendor will deliver core project management support, facilitate meaningful stakeholder engagement, and provide strategic recommendations to guide implementation, ensuring alignment with state goals and the needs of providers and families. The solicitation, numbered DQ1-QAAA-2027000019-4, was posted on August 7, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The project is administered by the Department of Early Childhood in Glendale, Colorado, and is classified under state, local, and education agency procurement. Raven Lopez serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions. The vendor’s responsibilities will center on transforming existing systems into a scalable, user-centered quality improvement infrastructure that supports all participating early childhood programs under the Colorado Shines umbrella, with a strong emphasis on equity, sustainability, and operational effectiveness over the five-year duration.