IL State Board of Education - ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit - 26-586SBE-FINAN-B-51502 (2026)
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Mar 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 11, 2026
- Primary contact
- Staci Hardin
- (217) 785-8777
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a single vendor to provide a venue, catering, and A/V equipment plus setup for the FY26 ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit. The event will take place on June 23-24, 2026, in Central Illinois (Bloomington/Normal, Champaign, or Springfield) for approximately 275 attendees, including a room block of 25. Services include room setup with round tables, registration tables, beverage stations, podium, sandwich boxed lunches with vegetarian and gluten-free options, coffee, tea, water, high-speed internet, 4 microphones, and 2 projectors with screens. Submission deadline is March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Requires Certificate of Insurance including General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability.
Venue, Catering, A/V equipment plus setup, Sandwich boxed lunch for up to 275, High speed internet access, 4 Microphones, 2 Projectors w/ screens
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Summary
The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a single vendor to provide a venue, catering, and A/V equipment plus setup for the FY26 ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit.
The event will take place on June 23-24, 2026, in Central Illinois (Bloomington/Normal, Champaign, or Springfield) for approximately 275 attendees, including a room block of 25. Services include room setup with round tables, registration tables, beverage stations, podium, sandwich boxed lunches with vegetarian and gluten-free options, coffee, tea, water, high-speed internet, 4 microphones, and 2 projectors with screens. Submission deadline is March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Requires Certificate of Insurance including General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Venue
- Catering
- A/V equipment plus setup
- Sandwich boxed lunch for up to 275
- High speed internet access
- 4 Microphones
- 2 Projectors w/ screens
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- ISBE Fiscal Support Services 100 North First Street, W-380 Springfield, IL 62777
- Scope location
- Central Illinois, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois State Board of Education
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: ISBE Fiscal Support Services 100 North First Street, W-380 Springfield, IL 62777. For questions, contact Staci Hardin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Staci Hardin at (217) 785-8777. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Venue, Catering, A/V equipment plus setup, Sandwich boxed lunch for up to 275, High speed internet access, 4 Microphones, 2 Projectors w/ screens. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Central Illinois, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.