Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis

The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) within 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, Colorado. The project aims to collect and analyze data on environmental exposures and health effects, and to develop a draft framework for EECIA in Colorado that can be replicated in future communities. The contractor will work with a Local Coordinating Agency and community stakeholders to conduct research, community engagement, and outreach. The scope of work includes developing a research protocol, community engagement plan, and detailed roles and responsibilities. The contractor will also provide quarterly progress reports, invoices, and presentations of the results. • The project has a budget of up to $900,000 for a period of up to 24 months, with the possibility of renewal for up to 4 additional years. • The contractor will be required to provide a comprehensive narrative report, including methodology, research findings, and priorities that emerge from the EECIA. • The contractor will also be required to develop a replicable methodological framework that can be used by other researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. • The project requires experience in cumulative impacts research, environmental justice, community engagement, and data analysis. • The contractor will be expected to work with disproportionately impacted communities in Colorado and to develop a framework that can be customized to local conditions.