Illinois State Board of Education - School Nutrition Training Conference 2026 - 26-586SBE-FINAN-B-50611
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Jan 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 31, 2025
- Primary contact
- Staci Hardin
- (217) 785-8777
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a single vendor to provide a venue, lodging, catering, A/V equipment, and setup for the 2026 School Nutrition Programs Annual Training. The conference will take place on June 24-25, 2026, in Central Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington/Normal, or Springfield). Anticipated attendance is 400 on Wednesday and up to 500 on Thursday. Requirements include meeting spaces in classroom and round table layouts, high-speed internet access, audio-visual equipment including projectors and microphones, a 75-room block, coffee/tea service, and boxed lunches for up to 500 attendees. Submission deadline is January 9, 2026.
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Summary
The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a single vendor to provide a venue, lodging, catering, A/V equipment, and setup for the 2026 School Nutrition Programs Annual Training.
The conference will take place on June 24-25, 2026, in Central Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington/Normal, or Springfield). Anticipated attendance is 400 on Wednesday and up to 500 on Thursday. Requirements include meeting spaces in classroom and round table layouts, high-speed internet access, audio-visual equipment including projectors and microphones, a 75-room block, coffee/tea service, and boxed lunches for up to 500 attendees. Submission deadline is January 9, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
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 January 9, 2026. 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?
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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.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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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.