NEICE Portal

The Colorado Department of Human Services is seeking a sole‑source procurement of the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) subscription for the 2027 calendar year. NEICE is a federally‑mandated, web‑based platform that enables secure, electronic exchange of child‑welfare case data across state lines in compliance with the Family First Prevention Services Act. Colorado will integrate NEICE with its existing Trails system to process Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) cases. The vendor, American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), is the sole provider authorized under a federal grant and is used by 47 other states and territories. The contract value is $32,825 for a one‑year term (1/1/2027 – 12/31/2027). • Software‑as‑a‑service subscription for NEICE platform • Required to meet federal ICPC electronic case‑processing mandate by 2027 • Integration with Colorado’s Trails system • Sole provider (APHSA) – no alternative solutions identified • Annual cost $32,825, covering licensing, support, and data‑sharing agreement • Contract term: calendar year 2027 (1 year) • Procurement performed via internal eForm, no public bid required.