Task force asks for Polco demo, considers sample survey and consultant options

The task force discussed survey methodology and vendor options and agreed to pursue demonstrations and additional research on consultants. The Chair said the group had put in a demo request: "I did just put a request in the Polco to request a demo," and offered to share the demonstration with the committee.

Members outlined two sample approaches: a mailed random-sample survey to thousands of households (the Dover model) and a lighter digital 'ready-to-go' benchmark product. Several vendors were named in the conversation, including Polco (spelled out in the transcript as "p o l c o"), Paulco in partnership with the National Research Center, CTW, and Resilience Planning. The group asked staff and named committee members to gather consultant resumes and cost estimates and to aim for a shorter timeline than Dover's.