Illinois State Board of Education - ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit - 26-586SBE-FINAN-B-51149 (2026)
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Feb 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 18, 2026
- Primary contact
- Staci Hardin
- (217) 785-8777
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Board of Education seeks a single vendor to provide venue, catering, and audiovisual equipment plus setup for the FY26 ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit. The event will accommodate 275 attendees and is scheduled for June 23-24, 2026, in Central Illinois, with preferred cities including Bloomington/Normal, Champaign, or Springfield. Deliverables include a main event room setup with round tables, a lobby registration area, boxed lunches with meat, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, beverage stations, high-speed internet access, microphones, and projectors with screens. The submission deadline is February 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
Venue, Catering, A/V equipment, Event setup, Sandwich boxed lunch for up to 275, Coffee, Tea, And water, High-speed internet access, 4 microphones, 2 projectors with screens, Registration tables and chairs
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Summary
The Illinois State Board of Education seeks a single vendor to provide venue, catering, and audiovisual equipment plus setup for the FY26 ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit.
The event will accommodate 275 attendees and is scheduled for June 23-24, 2026, in Central Illinois, with preferred cities including Bloomington/Normal, Champaign, or Springfield. Deliverables include a main event room setup with round tables, a lobby registration area, boxed lunches with meat, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, beverage stations, high-speed internet access, microphones, and projectors with screens. The submission deadline is February 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Venue
- Catering
- A/V equipment
- Event setup
- Sandwich boxed lunch for up to 275
- Coffee
- Tea
- Water
- High-speed internet access
- 4 microphones
- 2 projectors with screens
- Registration tables and chairs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- ISBE Fiscal Support Services 100 North First Street, W-380 Springfield, IL 62777 US Email: [email protected]
- Scope location
- Springfield, 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 February 27, 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 US Email: [email protected]. 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, Event setup, Sandwich boxed lunch for up to 275, Coffee, Tea, And water, High-speed internet access, 4 microphones, 2 projectors with screens, Registration tables and chairs. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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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.