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Board pauses selection of LTFM assessment contractor after vendor comparisons
Summary
Trustees reviewed three facility-assessment vendors (ATSR, ISG, SiteLogic) and asked staff for more information about costs, deliverables and references; the board opted to delay a contractor selection to the next meeting so staff can provide comparative details and solicit input from other districts.
Trustees discussed options to update the district's facility assessment during a wide-ranging conversation about three vendors who previously presented at a work session. Staff reminded the board that a previous assessment (cited as completed in 2021) underpins the current LTFM plan but may now be dated.
Board members compared vendor approaches and pricing: one vendor's price was described in terms of per-square-foot cost (the higher estimate was described as "about 40,000"), ISG emphasized demographic research and community messaging, and the incumbent assessment firm (Wold) was noted as an option because prior work could be refreshed. Several trustees voiced caution about vendors framing assessments toward building new schools or pushing large projects: one trustee said they did not want vendors to "push" a referendum or profit from the district.
The discussion covered what the district wants from an assessment (an accurate inventory and renewal schedule versus a campaign-oriented product) and how results might be used in future capital planning. One trustee urged clarity on the board's goals for the assessment before selecting a vendor.
After discussion, the board agreed to delay a procurement decision and asked staff to collect comparative cost details, references from nearby districts that used ISG or SiteLogic, and a clearer statement of deliverables for each proposal. Staff will report back at the next meeting so trustees can make an informed selection.
