The project team has continued steady progress in recent weeks, working closely with agencies, Gartner, and NASPO ValuePoint to deepen our understanding of current procurement processes and to form a clearer picture of future system needs. Insights from these conversations are helping shape the development of upcoming requirements and informing the design of a more modern, user-friendly eProcurement system. Recent activities include:

• Engaging stakeholder in 25+ interviews and workshops to inform a Current State Assessment of key process and system details

• Working on a Functional Requirements Matrix to capture system needs and begin evaluation of transition strategies

• Beginning a review of our draft Market Analysis to assess vendor alignment

• Starting Office Hours for stakeholder questions and feedback. Check out the Team & Contact page to see our calendar. 

These efforts are helping establish a strong, well-informed foundation for the next stage of planning and system design.

The next stage of work will focus on refining insights, preparing for vendor engagement, and confirming the requirements that will guide Colorado’s future eProcurement solution. The project team and Gartner will continue working with agencies to validate needs and ensure that upcoming activities reflect operational realities across the State. Upcoming work includes:

• Finalizing the Functional Needs Matrix and Market Analysis

• Discussing needs and expectations for future vendor demonstrations

• Preparing for an upcoming Joint Technology Committee briefing to share project progress and outline next steps

These activities will help ensure that project recommendations are clear, practical, and aligned with the State’s long-term goals. As this work progresses, the project will shift from early research toward structured preparation for evaluating potential solutions that can support a more consistent, modern, and user-friendly procurement experience for Colorado.