Systems Integration & Process Redesign Consulting

The contract seeks expert consulting services to analyze the existing Colorado Shines and Universal Preschool systems with the goal of identifying opportunities for comprehensive integration. The work involves evaluating current workflows, operational structures, and data management practices across both programs to recommend strategies that eliminate redundancies, improve efficiency, and create a seamless experience for providers, families, and administrators. The consultant will be responsible for designing process improvements that align with state goals for early childhood education and care, ensuring that integration efforts are practical, sustainable, and scalable. A critical component of the engagement is the development of unified quality metrics that standardize assessment criteria across both systems, enabling consistent measurement of program effectiveness and child outcomes. The recommended solutions must support data interoperability, enhance reporting capabilities, and promote equity in access and quality. All deliverables are expected to reflect deep knowledge of Colorado’s early childhood landscape and include actionable roadmaps for implementation that can be adopted by the Department of Early Childhood with minimal disruption to ongoing services. The scope demands a strategic, evidence-based approach with clear emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and system-wide alignment.