Illinois Student Assistance Commission - Online Tutoring Services - Bid 26-691ISAC-GENCO-B-50259 (2025)
- Due
- Dec 11, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 9, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Bianca Morales
- (847) 948-8500
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) seeks qualified vendors to provide online tutoring services for middle and high school students across a comprehensive list of subjects on an on-demand basis. The contractor will provide 24/7 on-demand tutoring in math, English/language arts, science, and social studies in English and Spanish, including interactive communication features, essay review services with asynchronous written feedback within 48 hours, and ACT test prep services with full-length practice tests. The contract period runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with an estimated 2,250 total tutoring hours. Submission deadline is December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST. Vendors must have at least 5 years of experience providing online tutoring services to educational institutions or state programs, and all tutors must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in their subject area.
Fully functional tutoring platform accessible to students by January 1, 2026; Monthly usage and performance reports; Annual summary report of student participation, Satisfaction, And performance metrics; Secure access to all session transcripts and user data for audit purposes
Lowest hourly tutoring rate meeting all requirements
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Summary
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) seeks qualified vendors to provide online tutoring services for middle and high school students across a comprehensive list of subjects on an on-demand basis.
The contractor will provide 24/7 on-demand tutoring in math, English/language arts, science, and social studies in English and Spanish, including interactive communication features, essay review services with asynchronous written feedback within 48 hours, and ACT test prep services with full-length practice tests. The contract period runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with an estimated 2,250 total tutoring hours. Submission deadline is December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST. Vendors must have at least 5 years of experience providing online tutoring services to educational institutions or state programs, and all tutors must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in their subject area.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest hourly tutoring rate meeting all requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Fully functional tutoring platform accessible to students by January 1, 2026
- Monthly usage and performance reports
- Annual summary report of student participation, Satisfaction, And performance metrics
- Secure access to all session transcripts and user data for audit purposes
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
A brief organizational summary indicating years in operation and relevant experience providing online tutoring services, Resumes or credentials of key staff or representative tutors verifying degree requirements, A summary of the vendor's student data privacy compliance program, Documentation verifying minimum qualifications
- Submit to
- [email protected] / Accounts Payable 1755 Lake Cook Rd Disbursements Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Deerfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Student Assistance Commission | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 2025. 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: [email protected] / Accounts Payable 1755 Lake Cook Rd Disbursements Deerfield, IL 60015-5209. For questions, contact Bianca Morales.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Student Assistance Commission | 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 Bid 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 Bianca Morales at (847) 948-8500. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fully functional tutoring platform accessible to students by January 1, 2026; Monthly usage and performance reports; Annual summary report of student participation, Satisfaction, And performance metrics; Secure access to all session transcripts and user data for audit purposes. 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: "Lowest hourly tutoring rate meeting all requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Illinois Student Assistance Commission | State of Illinois?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: A brief organizational summary indicating years in operation and relevant experience providing online tutoring services, Resumes or credentials of key staff or representative tutors verifying degree r. Review the full document from Illinois Student Assistance Commission | 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: Deerfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.