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Estes Valley Fire Protection District AgendaPacket Special Board Meeting 2026-05-15

District Weighs Sole Source Election Consulting Contract

$100,000 (draft budget: $20,000 survey; $80,000 public education & communications program)Estes Valley Fire Protection DistrictWELCHERT COMPANYMay 15, 2026

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Description

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District is considering awarding a sole source contract to The Welchert Company for approximately $100,000 to provide election consulting, survey research, and a public education and communications program in support of a possible November 2026 sales tax election, with work planned from July 2026 through fall 2026. The Board will work with legal counsel to finalize and execute a contract if the sole source designation is approved.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$100,000 (draft budget: $20,000 survey; $80,000 public education & communications program)

Vendor

WELCHERT COMPANY

Agency

Estes Valley Fire Protection District, CO

Contract Type

CONSULTING

Document Date

May 15, 2026

Contract Term

Public engagement campaign commencing July 1, 2026 and running through fall 2026

Renewal Date

2026-11-30

Renewal Info

Proposal references a campaign running through fall 2026; any renewals or extensions beyond the November 2026 election would need separate Board action and are not described.

Issuing Agency