SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Boulder A.I.R. LLC for Air Quality Monitoring
Department
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): David Frank, Director of Environmental Services
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 15 minutes
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For time estimate: please put 0 for Consent items.
Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended (18-month contract): $443,459
Cost as Recommended (42-month contract): $1,070,899
Balance Available: $93,000
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 100-25-115-560100-000000
New Appropriation Required: Yes ($50,459 in 2025)
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
The two proposals reflect the direction received from Town Council at the May 20, 2025, Special Meeting to continue the live monitoring by Boulder AIR at the Erie Community Center (ECC) Station while continuing as much of the Triggered SUMMA Canister Monitoring Stations as possible.
Local Air Quality Monitoring serves both residents and staff in identifying potential emission sources and general air quality in the Town. These proposals will maximize the Town's financial commitment to ensuring continued monitoring of our local air quality.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends a longer-term (42-month) commitment contract with Boulder AIR to operate the real-time station at the Erie Community Center as well as 5 SGS SmartSense solar powered air monitoring stations with battery backup through the end of 2028. Rates for 2027 and 2028 factor in a 3% increase per year to adjust for the anticipated rate of inflation. This longer-term contract assists the contractor to mitigate financial risk associated with the purchase and operational expenses incurred from the deployment of newly acquired equipment for the SGS SmartSense solar powered air monitoring stations. Staff are also providing a shorter duration (18-month) contract for Counc...
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