Illinois State Board of Education - Trainer of Hearing Officers for Tenured Teacher Dismissals - 26-586SBE-FINAN-B-49934 (2025)
Illinois State Board of Education | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Dec 9, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2025
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Sara Power
- (217) 555-5555
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) seeks proposals from qualified offerors to provide annual training to no more than 25 potential hearing officers each year who may preside over dismissal hearings for tenured teachers in contractual continued service throughout the State of Illinois and principals employed by the Chicago Board of Education. The scope of work includes developing a training program, curriculum, and manual addressing teacher dismissals under the Illinois School Code, administrative rules, and relevant State and Federal case law, rules of evidence, and employment laws. Additional deliverables include stakeholder consultation meetings, ongoing technical assistance, tracking and certifying training completion, and providing an annual assessment report. The initial contract term is approximately 2 years and 5 months, concluding on June 30, 2028, with potential renewals up to a total of 10 years. Proposals are due by December 9, 2025, and must be submitted electronically via BidBuy. Minimum requirements include accreditation by a national arbitration organization and at least 5 years of experience directly related to labor and employment relations matters.
Technical Requirements (480 points), Commitment to Diversity (96 points), Price (115 points)
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Summary
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) seeks proposals from qualified offerors to provide annual training to no more than 25 potential hearing officers each year who may preside over dismissal hearings for tenured teachers in contractual continued service throughout the State of Illinois and principals employed by the Chicago Board of Education.
The scope of work includes developing a training program, curriculum, and manual addressing teacher dismissals under the Illinois School Code, administrative rules, and relevant State and Federal case law, rules of evidence, and employment laws. Additional deliverables include stakeholder consultation meetings, ongoing technical assistance, tracking and certifying training completion, and providing an annual assessment report. The initial contract term is approximately 2 years and 5 months, concluding on June 30, 2028, with potential renewals up to a total of 10 years. Proposals are due by December 9, 2025, and must be submitted electronically via BidBuy. Minimum requirements include accreditation by a national arbitration organization and at least 5 years of experience directly related to labor and employment relations matters.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Technical response
- Offer to the State of Illinois
- Commitment to Diversity
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=26-586SBE-FINAN-B-49934
- Duration
- 29 months
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- State of Illinois 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 December 9, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=26-586SBE-FINAN-B-49934. 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 (480 points), Commitment to Diversity (96 points), Price (115 points)" 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. 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.