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Commissioners select Jefferson County Public Health as regional early childhood council provider
Summary
Following a competitive evaluation, Clear Creek commissioners authorized the chair to sign a joint letter selecting Jefferson County Public Health as the region's Early Childhood Council provider (Resolution R25‑87); staff will coordinate transition planning and submit the formal selection to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
Clear Creek County commissioners unanimously authorized the chair to sign a joint letter recommending Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) as the regional Early Childhood Council (ECC) provider and to submit that recommendation to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood before the statutory deadline.
Mary O'Neil (Speaker 13), director of grants and procurement for Jefferson County, presented the selection committee’s process: the counties issued a competitive solicitation, received two applications (Jefferson County Public Health and Child Care Innovations), and used a rubric with representatives from Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson counties to score readiness, equity practices, collaboration, fiscal capacity and alignment with regional priorities.
The committee’s unanimous recommendation favored JCPH, which scored higher in collaboration across counties, equity approach and operational readiness. Commissioners asked how JCPH would serve Clear Creek; staff and the presenter said the committee expects a multi‑year contract or agreement, ongoing oversight by county representatives, and periodic check-ins to ensure Clear Creek’s needs are met.
Action and next steps: The board approved Resolution R25‑87 and authorized the chair to sign the joint recommendation letter; staff will coordinate the transition process with JCPH, establish governance structures to avoid duplication with Local Coordinating Organizations (LCOs), and work on a 3–5 year agreement and periodic oversight.
