Illinois Community College Board Adult Education RFP 2025
IL-State-Illinois Community College BoardState · Springfield, IL- Due
- May 30, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 3, 2025
- Primary contact
- Kathy Olesen-Tracey
- (217) 557-2740
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits Renewal Applications from currently ICCB Title II funded programs for Adult Education and Literacy Activities (Section 231) and Adult Education in Correctional Institutions (Section 225) for State Fiscal Year 2026. It outlines requirements for submitting a grant renewal application, including program goals, eligible services, performance measures, and application procedures.
Adult Education and Literacy Activities, Adult Education in Correctional Institutions, Bridge Programming, Workplace adult education and literacy, English Language Acquisition and Civics instruction, Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System, Foreign Language High School Equivalency, Continuous Improvement Plan
Demonstrated need to serve individuals, ability to serve eligible individuals with disabilities, past effectiveness in improving literacy skills, alignment with local plans, use of effective instructional practices, effectiveness in providing instruction, use of technology, contextualized learning, well-trained instructors, coordination with community resources, flexible schedules and supportive services, high-quality information management system, demonstrated need for English literacy programs, cost-efficient budget
SUMMARY
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits Renewal Applications from currently ICCB Title II funded programs for Adult Education and Literacy Activities (Section 231) and Adult Education in Correctional Institutions (Section 225) for State Fiscal Year 2026.
It outlines requirements for submitting a grant renewal application, including program goals, eligible services, performance measures, and application procedures.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
14- Demonstrated need to serve individuals
- Ability to serve eligible individuals with disabilities
- Past effectiveness in improving literacy skills
- Alignment with local plans
- Use of effective instructional practices
- Effectiveness in providing instruction
- Use of technology
- Contextualized learning
- Well-trained instructors
- Coordination with community resources
- Flexible schedules and supportive services
- High-quality information management system
- Demonstrated need for English literacy programs
- Cost-efficient budget
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Adult Education and Literacy Activities
- Adult Education in Correctional Institutions
- Bridge Programming
- Workplace adult education and literacy
- English Language Acquisition and Civics instruction
- Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System
- Foreign Language High School Equivalency
- Continuous Improvement Plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Uniform Grant Application
- Uniform Budget
- Grant Narrative
- Scope of Work
- Programmatic Risk Assessment
- GEPA Statement
- Service Identification
- Past Performance and Continuous Improvement
- APC Collaboration and Partnerships
- Data Collection and Accountability
- ICAPS and Workforce Literacy
- Consortium Partnerships
- Proposed Sub grantee's Attachment
- Scope location
- Illinois
- Reported agency
- Illinois Community College Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 30, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Kathy Olesen-Tracey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including IL-State-Illinois Community College Board 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 RFP 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 Kathy Olesen-Tracey at (217) 557-2740. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Adult Education and Literacy Activities, Adult Education in Correctional Institutions, Bridge Programming, Workplace adult education and literacy, English Language Acquisition and Civics instruction, Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System, Foreign Language High School Equivalency, Continu. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated need to serve individuals, ability to serve eligible individuals with disabilities, past effectiveness in improving literacy skills, alignment with local plans, use of effective instructi..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Uniform Grant Application, Uniform Budget, Grant Narrative, Scope of Work, Programmatic Risk Assessment, GEPA Statement, Service Identification, Past Performance and Continuous Improvement, APC Collab. Review the full document from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Illinois. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.