PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

Estes Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Packet 2026-06-01

Board Approves Sole Source Election Consultant for 2026 Ballot

$20,000 (survey), $10,000/month consulting; up to $30,000 if only initial workEstes Valley Fire Protection DistrictWELCHERT, STEVEJune 1, 2026

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Description

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District Board approved the hiring of consultant Steve Welchert as a sole source for services related to a possible November 2026 sales tax election, including survey and campaign consulting, with an initial survey cost of $20,000 and ongoing consulting at $10,000 per month. The sole source decision was made due to time constraints and prior recommendations. The contract can be terminated after the initial survey work if the board decides not to proceed further.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$20,000 (survey), $10,000/month consulting; up to $30,000 if only initial work

Vendor

WELCHERT, STEVE

Agency

Estes Valley Fire Protection District, CO

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

June 1, 2026

Contract Term

April/May 2026 to November 2026 (as needed for sales tax election consulting)

Renewal Date

2026-11-30

Renewal Info

Contract may be extended or terminated based on survey results and board decisions; contract structured for termination if only initial survey work is performed.