Illinois Department of Corrections - Educational Textbooks & Workbooks - 27-426DOC-CENTO-B-53296
Illinois Department of Corrections | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Aug 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
- Primary contact
- Susan Hepp
- (217) 786-7564
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids for educational textbooks and workbooks under small purchase solicitation 27-426DOC-CENTO-B-53296. Required items include classroom sets and workbooks such as That's Life, Life Goes On, Communicating at Work, Breakthrough to Math, Control Your Money, Vocabulary for Life Skills, Vocabulary for Work Readiness, and English-No Problem series. Quantities range from 5 to 150 each with specific ISBNs and SKUs. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Submissions are to be made electronically via the BidBuy system or emailed to the solicitation contact.
That’s Life Classroom Set SKU TLCS (24 ea.); Life Goes On Classroom Set SKU: LGOCS (24 ea.); Communicating at Work Classroom Set SKU: 7753 (24 ea.); Breakthrough to Math Level 1 Set SKU: 2966 (5 ea.); Breakthrough to Math Level 2 Set SKU: 2975 (5 ea.); Control Your Money SKU: 9781564202758 (150 ea.); Vocabulary for Life Skills SKU: 9781564208873 (150 ea.); Vocabulary for Work Readiness SKU: 9781564208989 (150 ea.); English-No Problem Student Book Literacy SKU: 9781564203557 (50 ea.); English-No Problem Student Book 1 SKU: 9781564203564 (50 ea.); English-No Problem Workbook Literacy SKU: 9781564203601 (50 ea.); English-No Problem Workbook 1 SKU: 9781564203618 (50 ea.); English-No Problem Teacher Edition Literacy SKU: 9781564203502 (5. ea); English-No Problem Teacher Edition 1 SKU: 9781564203519 (5 ea.)
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Summary
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids for educational textbooks and workbooks under small purchase solicitation 27-426DOC-CENTO-B-53296.
Required items include classroom sets and workbooks such as That's Life, Life Goes On, Communicating at Work, Breakthrough to Math, Control Your Money, Vocabulary for Life Skills, Vocabulary for Work Readiness, and English-No Problem series. Quantities range from 5 to 150 each with specific ISBNs and SKUs. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Submissions are to be made electronically via the BidBuy system or emailed to the solicitation contact.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- That’s Life Classroom Set SKU TLCS (24 ea.)
- Life Goes On Classroom Set SKU: LGOCS (24 ea.)
- Communicating at Work Classroom Set SKU: 7753 (24 ea.)
- Breakthrough to Math Level 1 Set SKU: 2966 (5 ea.)
- Breakthrough to Math Level 2 Set SKU: 2975 (5 ea.)
- Control Your Money SKU: 9781564202758 (150 ea.)
- Vocabulary for Life Skills SKU: 9781564208873 (150 ea.)
- Vocabulary for Work Readiness SKU: 9781564208989 (150 ea.)
- English-No Problem Student Book Literacy SKU: 9781564203557 (50 ea.)
- English-No Problem Student Book 1 SKU: 9781564203564 (50 ea.)
- English-No Problem Workbook Literacy SKU: 9781564203601 (50 ea.)
- English-No Problem Workbook 1 SKU: 9781564203618 (50 ea.)
- English-No Problem Teacher Edition Literacy SKU: 9781564203502 (5. ea)
- English-No Problem Teacher Edition 1 SKU: 9781564203519 (5 ea.)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Signed BOA with bid information, W-9
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- State of Illinois
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 31, 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: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov. For questions, contact Susan Hepp.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Department of Corrections | 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 Bid 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 Susan Hepp at (217) 786-7564. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: That’s Life Classroom Set SKU TLCS (24 ea.); Life Goes On Classroom Set SKU: LGOCS (24 ea.); Communicating at Work Classroom Set SKU: 7753 (24 ea.); Breakthrough to Math Level 1 Set SKU: 2966 (5 ea.); Breakthrough to Math Level 2 Set SKU: 2975 (5 ea.); Control Your Money SKU: 9781564202758 (150 ea.). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois?
All active and historical solicitations from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Signed BOA with bid information, W-9. Review the full document from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.