Illinois State Board of Education - Educational Surrogate Parent Training Program - IFB 26-586SBE-CHFED-B-51793 (2026)
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Apr 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Sara Power
- (217) 555-5555
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Board of Education seeks a qualified vendor to collaborate with the Special Education Department to provide a statewide system for continued recruitment, training, and background checks for the Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP) Training Program. The program assists special education students ages 3-21 who are youth in care, unaccompanied homeless youth, or whose parents cannot be identified or located under IDEA. Services include organizing at least 6 virtual training sessions, conducting refresher trainings, developing marketing and training materials, performing background checks, and submitting quarterly reports. The submission deadline is April 30, 2026. The contract budget is not to exceed $332,740 total ($66,458 annually) funded by Federal Special Education-Grants to States (ALN: 84.027).
Price, responsibility and responsiveness
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Summary
The Illinois State Board of Education seeks a qualified vendor to collaborate with the Special Education Department to provide a statewide system for continued recruitment, training, and background checks for the Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP) Training Program.
The program assists special education students ages 3-21 who are youth in care, unaccompanied homeless youth, or whose parents cannot be identified or located under IDEA. Services include organizing at least 6 virtual training sessions, conducting refresher trainings, developing marketing and training materials, performing background checks, and submitting quarterly reports. The submission deadline is April 30, 2026. The contract budget is not to exceed $332,740 total ($66,458 annually) funded by Federal Special Education-Grants to States (ALN: 84.027).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, responsibility and responsiveness
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Offer to the State of Illinois
- Contract
- Exhibit B - Pricing
- Submit to
- Central Receiving Center 100 North First Street, Concourse Springfield, IL 62777 US
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois State Board of Education
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB 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 April 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Central Receiving Center 100 North First Street, Concourse Springfield, IL 62777 US. For questions, contact Sara Power.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
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 IFB 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 Sara Power at (217) 555-5555. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Price, responsibility and responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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: Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State of Illinois, Contract, Exhibit B - Pricing. Review the full document from Illinois State Board of Education | 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.