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ILSAVE Discount Program: GED Testing (Sole Source)

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26-684ICCB-ILCOM-B-49621State & Local

Submission Closed11/05/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Illinois Community College Board intends to award a sole source contract to GED Testing Services LLC for the operation of the GED ILSAVE Discount Program, which provides reduced-cost testing vouchers to low-income individuals seeking a high school equivalency diploma in Illinois. The contract, with an estimated value between 500,000 and 1.5 million dollars, is justified on the basis that GED Testing Services is the exclusive provider of the GED test and holds the necessary intellectual property rights to facilitate the discount program. This arrangement aims to support educational attainment and economic mobility by making high school equivalency testing more accessible and affordable for underserved populations. The procurement process was documented through a Sole Source Justification Form, which details the economic and operational rationale for choosing a sole source approach, emphasizing the unique nature of the service and the lack of alternative providers. The notice also specifies that a public hearing related to this contract will be canceled unless interested parties submit written comments or requests by October 31st. The contract is managed by the Illinois Department of Education, with a designated point of contact for further inquiries. The official posting and additional details can be accessed through the Illinois bid portal.

General Info

Agency

Illinois Community College Board

NAICS

611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

GED ILSAVE FY 2026 Sole Source Justification Form

5 pages · justification-and-authorization

High

FY26 GED Testing Sole Source Hearing Details Form v25.2

1 page · other

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 22

Solicitation

AwardedOct 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

11/05/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyIllinois Community College Board

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyIllinois Community College Board

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Director of Finance and Operations

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a notice of intent to award a contract as a sole source to: GED Testing Services LLC. for the GED Testing ILSAVE Discount Program. The hearing will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or makes a written request for a public hearing by Friday, October 31st at 4pm to the Info Contact above.