Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a research contractor to conduct an Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis (EECIA) in the East Colfax neighborhood of Aurora. The contractor will be responsible for developing a detailed scope of work, executing a research plan, documenting a methodological framework, and providing project management services. The EECIA aims to explore and document the cumulative environmental and public health impacts experienced by disproportionately impacted communities in Colorado. The contractor will work with a Local Coordinating Agency and community stakeholders to conduct the analysis. Key aspects of the project include: • Developing a comprehensive scope of work, including a research protocol, community engagement plan, and roles and responsibilities • Executing a research plan, including data collection, analysis, and community engagement • Documenting a methodological framework for replicating the EECIA in future analyses • Providing project management services, including tracking activities, attendance, timelines, work products, and deliverables • Ensuring accessibility and compliance with state technology standards