Illinois State Board of Education Professional Learning for Adolescent Literacy IFB 26-586SBE-CHFED-B-51811
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Apr 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 6, 2026
- Duration
- 3 months
- Primary contact
- Sara Power
- (217) 555-5555
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide professional learning and implementation support services to improve evidence-based literacy instruction for educators and school leaders serving students in Grades 4-12 across the State of Illinois. This procurement supports the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan, focusing on strategic planning, recruitment and outreach, and asynchronous online professional learning coursework with a minimum of 1,000 educator licenses. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $829,906.00. Electronic submissions are due by April 20, 2026.
Strategic Planning and Project Coordination, Recruitment and Outreach, Asynchronous Online Professional Learning Coursework (minimum 1, 000 educator licenses)
Price, Responsibility and Responsiveness
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Summary
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide professional learning and implementation support services to improve evidence-based literacy instruction for educators and school leaders serving students in Grades 4-12 across the State of Illinois.
This procurement supports the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan, focusing on strategic planning, recruitment and outreach, and asynchronous online professional learning coursework with a minimum of 1,000 educator licenses. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $829,906.00. Electronic submissions are due by April 20, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, Responsibility and Responsiveness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Strategic Planning and Project Coordination
- Recruitment and Outreach
- Asynchronous Online Professional Learning Coursework (minimum 1, 000 educator licenses)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Offer to the State of Illinois
- Contract
- Submit to
- Central Receiving Center 100 North First Street, Concourse Springfield, IL 62777
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- 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 20, 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: Central Receiving Center 100 North First Street, Concourse Springfield, IL 62777. 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Strategic Planning and Project Coordination, Recruitment and Outreach, Asynchronous Online Professional Learning Coursework (minimum 1, 000 educator licenses). 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: "Price, Responsibility and Responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois?
All active and historical solicitations from Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Illinois State Board of Education | State of Illinois regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 months. 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. 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.