Illinois State Board of Education - Statewide Training and Development for Restraint, Time Out, and Isolated Time Out Practices - 27-586SBE-FINAN-B-53419 (2026)
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Aug 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Sara Power
- (217) 555-5555
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Board of Education seeks an Offeror to provide educators with tools to enable them to more effectively work with students who exhibit challenging behaviors to reduce the use of Restraint Time Out (RTO). The project involves developing a learning management system (LMS), creating and delivering at least 8 hours of online professional learning modules covering crisis de-escalation, restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, behavior management, RTO rules, and safe use of time out. Additionally, the vendor must maintain Virtual Communities of Practice, host 15 in-person workshops and 5 virtual workshops across Illinois, provide individualized support to schools/districts with noncompliance findings, and submit quarterly reports. The contract initial term runs from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2029. Submission deadline is August 26, 2026.
Mandatory Requirements with Evidence (pass/fail), Proposed Technical Solution (80 points), Synchronous Professional Development and Support (80 points), Plan for Continuous Improvement (40 points), Commitment to Diversity (40 points), Price (48 points)
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Summary
The Illinois State Board of Education seeks an Offeror to provide educators with tools to enable them to more effectively work with students who exhibit challenging behaviors to reduce the use of Restraint Time Out (RTO).
The project involves developing a learning management system (LMS), creating and delivering at least 8 hours of online professional learning modules covering crisis de-escalation, restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, behavior management, RTO rules, and safe use of time out. Additionally, the vendor must maintain Virtual Communities of Practice, host 15 in-person workshops and 5 virtual workshops across Illinois, provide individualized support to schools/districts with noncompliance findings, and submit quarterly reports. The contract initial term runs from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2029. Submission deadline is August 26, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Technical response
- Offer to the State of Illinois
- Commitment to Diversity
- Attachment B – Pricing
- BEP Utilization Plan
- VBP Utilization Plan
- Submit to
- Central Receiving Center 100 North First Street, Concourse Springfield, IL 62777 US Email: [email protected]
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois State Board of Education
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP 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 August 26, 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 Email: [email protected]. For questions, contact Sara Power.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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 RFP 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: "Mandatory Requirements with Evidence (pass/fail), Proposed Technical Solution (80 points), Synchronous Professional Development and Support (80 points), Plan for Continuous Improvement (40 points), Co..." 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 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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, Technical response, Offer to the State of Illinois, Commitment to Diversity, Attachment B – Pricing, BEP Utilization Plan, VBP Utilization. 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.