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Bryan ISD approves $56,700 demographic study from PASA after vendor review and price checks
Summary
Trustees authorized a demographic study to inform long-range planning and facility decisions, approving a $56,700 contract with Population and Survey Analysts (PASA). Board members noted prior work by PASA, alternative quotes and a 12-month follow-up in the scope.
The Bryan ISD Board approved a purchase request of $56,700 to hire Population and Survey Analysts (PASA) to perform a demographic study to support the district's strategic planning and facilities assessment.
Business Services staff presented follow-up research comparing vendors, scope and pricing. Trustees said they sought due diligence after the prior meeting; staff reported two other quotes: one vendor previously used by the district quoted $97,500 for comparable scope and a second firm offered a partial-scope price of $45,000 but would exceed that if the full analysis were required. Staff recommended PASA at $56,700; presenters said PASA agreed to a 12-month post-delivery support window to answer follow-up questions at no additional charge.
Board discussion and vote
- Mover: Trustee Gonzales (motion recorded as made by Gonzales) - Second: Trustee Bridal (second recorded in the minutes) - Outcome: approved (unanimous)
Staff noted PASA's historical accuracy: a 2019 PASA study (updated in 2022) projected enrollment within 101 students of current 2024/25 figures after accounting for COVID-era anomalies. Trustees said the company fielded questions about flexibility on scope and follow-up at no additional charge.
