26-586SBE-CHFED-B-50347 | SBE - Technical Advisory Committee Facilitation and Support

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking an offeror to provide technical assistance and manage a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to support accountability and assessment systems under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The selected vendor will be responsible for convening TAC meetings in Chicago, providing research and statistical analysis, and preparing materials for federal peer reviews. Key deliverables include a proof-of-concept report to guide equity and continuous improvement, the management of a national expert bank with at least 400 annual research hours, and the coordination of a diverse panel of experts. The contract has a not-to-exceed value of $3,581,074 over a ten-year period, consisting of an initial five-year term starting July 1, 2026, and a five-year renewal option. The procurement process utilizes a best-value award basis, requiring a minimum of 450 points from technical and diversity evaluations to qualify for price consideration. Evaluation factors include technical requirements, price, and a Commitment to Diversity score, which accounts for 20% of the technical score. Vendors must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in professional liability and $2,000,000 in cyber liability coverage. Additionally, the contract mandates strict compliance with student data privacy laws, including FERPA and SOPPA. All proposals must be submitted electronically via BidBuy, with specific requirements for vendor disclosure, diversity certifications, and a detailed pricing breakdown that caps individual member honoraria at $10,000 per fiscal year.