Child Care Licensing Inspections

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) is seeking a vendor to provide child care licensing inspections in Arapahoe, Clear Creek, El Paso, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Pueblo counties. The vendor will be responsible for providing licensing recommendations, oversight, and enforcement to programs and providers in these counties. The contract is anticipated to start on July 1, 2026, and will run for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional years. The vendor will be required to provide a detailed company overview, information about their experience in delivering similar services, and a list of proposed staff, including specialists and consultants. The vendor will also be required to provide a written attestation confirming their ability to adhere to all outlined project deliverables and a payment schedule. Some key points to consider include: • The vendor must have experience in delivering services comparable to the scope and depth of this project. • The vendor must have a minimum of three years of professional experience in human services, with demonstrated work in group care of children, child care licensing, early childhood education, or an equivalent field. • The vendor must have the ability to travel great distances alone in all types of weather and road conditions, in personal vehicles, which may require overnight accommodations. • The vendor must possess and maintain a file for each employee containing a valid Colorado Driver's License.