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Bryan ISD approves architects for major renovations and rebuilds; trustees reject bids for district-owned lot on Highway 21

Bryan Independent School District Board of Trustees ยท March 24, 2026

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Summary

The board approved contracts with BLK Architects and PBK for design and construction administration on major high-school projects tied to the district bond program, and later voted to reject all bids received for district-owned property at 2009 State Highway 21 East.

Trustees approved two separate architectural contracts and later rejected bids on a district-owned parcel at 2009 State Highway 21 East during the Bryan ISD board meeting.

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brian Merrill presented firms selected through an RFQ process to support bond-funded capital projects. Merrill described an estimated total of roughly $98 million for the combined Bryan High School and Rudder High School projects, noting that the figure includes construction, fixtures/furniture/equipment, technology, professional fees and contingency. Board members were clear that the numbers presented at this stage are estimates and that more detailed programming and design work will follow.

Trustees voted to approve a contract with BLK Architects for design and construction-administration services for the renovations at Bryan High School and Rudder High School; they also approved a contract with PBK to rebuild Bryan Collegiate High School as presented. Motions were made and seconded from the board and both passed by voice vote.

Later in the meeting, the board considered bids on district real property located at 2009 State Highway 21 East in Bryan. Dr. Julie Harlan Wolf moved to reject all bids received for the property; the motion was seconded and the board approved the rejection.

The board recessed for a closed session earlier and reconvened with no action to report from the closed session.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article include Dr. Brian Merrill (Deputy Superintendent) and trustees who asked for clarity about estimates and timelines; the meeting record notes that further design and community input will occur during the programming and design phases.