Strategic Plan

Successful completion of this goal will help to ensure we recruit and retain a diverse, talented workforce that reflects the community it serves. To achieve our goal of recognizing, embracing, and celebrating all identities and abilities, the State of Colorado is committed to working together and leading the nation in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts. We believe that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, or any other identity, feel valued and respected. We are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, services, and worksites.

Successful completion of this goal will strengthen our statewide contract management practices. The State Purchasing and Contracts Office made strides in improving contracting practices through its work to modernize the procurement code and by championing Invitations to Negotiate, which leverages the state’s bargaining power and passes value to the customers we serve. To fully realize the benefits of these efforts, though, contract managers in programs across state government need proper training and support as they adapt to changes inherent in modernizing and improving the way the state does business.

Successful completion of this goal will lead to better space utilization in the employee work environment and a reduction in the amount of leased square footage statewide which provides diverse workplace options for state agencies and financial savings which can be spent on administrative priorities.