Illinois State Board of Education - Statewide Training and Development for Restraint, Time Out, and Isolated Time Out Practices - 26-586SBE-CHFED-B-51358 (2026)
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Apr 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 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 selected vendor will develop and oversee a learning management system and website for online professional learning, maintain Virtual Communities of Practice, schedule and host 15 in-person workshops across the state of Illinois and 5 virtual workshops to support school and district administrators in developing local RTO policies and procedures, and support schools and districts with findings of noncompliance under 23 IAC 1.285. Training topics must cover crisis de-escalation, restorative practices, identifying signs of distress, trauma-informed practices, behavior management, rules and regulations related to RTO, and safe and effective use of time out and isolated time out. The submission deadline is April 16, 2026. The contract term is 3 years, commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029.
Technical Requirements, Commitment to Diversity, Price
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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 selected vendor will develop and oversee a learning management system and website for online professional learning, maintain Virtual Communities of Practice, schedule and host 15 in-person workshops across the state of Illinois and 5 virtual workshops to support school and district administrators in developing local RTO policies and procedures, and support schools and districts with findings of noncompliance under 23 IAC 1.285. Training topics must cover crisis de-escalation, restorative practices, identifying signs of distress, trauma-informed practices, behavior management, rules and regulations related to RTO, and safe and effective use of time out and isolated time out. The submission deadline is April 16, 2026. The contract term is 3 years, commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Technical Requirements
- Commitment to Diversity
- Price
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Technical response
- Offer to the State of Illinois
- Commitment to Diversity
- Submit to
- Central Receiving Center 100 North First Street, Concourse Springfield, IL 62777 US Email: [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- 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 April 16, 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: "Technical Requirements, Commitment to Diversity, Price" 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 3 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. 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.