26-426DOC-ROBIN-B-50529 | IDOC-Adult Education High School Equivalency Testing

Solicitation 26-426DOC-ROBIN-B-50529 is an invitation for bid issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections to provide High School Equivalency Testing systems and materials across 33 correctional centers in Illinois. The selected vendor will be responsible for furnishing electronic testing systems and software installed on Department-owned hardware, including all necessary peripheral devices such as signature pads, fingerprint scanners, and tablets. The contract requires support for three standardized tests recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and must be compatible with the I Pathways curriculum. Key deliverables include the administration of approximately 300 tests monthly, ongoing technical support, and annual training and certification for roughly 30 staff proctors. The contract features an initial term of five years, with a maximum total duration not to exceed ten years. Award is based on the lowest price submitted by a responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must comply with strict security protocols, including mandatory background checks, drug testing, and adherence to correctional center security rules for all on-site personnel. Additionally, bidders must submit a Business Enterprise Program utilization plan to meet state goals for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. All bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy portal, and the vendor is required to maintain performance records for three years following the completion of the contract or final payment.