D Hannaly-Gentle Air Monitoring Agent

Background

The contract is issued by the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The mission of the APCD is to protect public health by ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act and Colorado Air Quality Control Commission regulations. This contract aims to support ongoing ambient particulate air monitoring activities, which are essential for reducing pollution and improving air quality in Colorado, aligning with the state's strategic plan for a healthier environment.

Work Details

The contractor, Danielle Hannaly-Gentle, will perform air pollution monitoring activities as a delegated agent of the APCD. The specific tasks include conducting site visits for operation, maintenance, and repairs on gaseous analyzers, meteorological sensors, and particulate samplers and instruments. The project involves using specialized equipment such as: - Teledyne T640X optical aerosol spectrometers - Teledyne T400 UV absorption ozone analyzers - Agilaire 8832 dataloggers - MetOne ESeq PM filter samplers - ATEC dual channel carbonyl and VOCs samplers - Tisch PUF SVOC filter samplers. These instruments are crucial for regulatory air quality monitoring and require extensive training to operate correctly.

Period of Performance

The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed in El Paso County, Colorado, specifically at three monitoring sites in Colorado Springs and nearby areas.

Bidder Requirements

The contractor must possess specific training to operate APCD monitoring equipment and have extensive knowledge of the State of Colorado CDPHE APCD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). There are no other vendors in the El Paso County area with the requisite experience or willingness to undertake this air monitoring task.