26-ISD Everway Subs SP w SS cond

Illinois awarded a Blanket Small Purchase contract to Everway LLC on April 20, 2026, with a contract value of $12,092.71 and a completion date of November 3, 2026. The contract was issued by MIS444 - MIS (Department of Innovation and Technology's Management Information Systems division). The contract encompasses educational software and reference materials, including multi-media educational software, encyclopedia software, and dictionary software, as indicated by the UNSPSC categories assigned to this procurement.

The contract deliverables fall within the educational software category and are applicable to foreign languages, mathematics, science, and social studies instruction, as reflected in the NIGP classification. The State of Illinois requires that all vendors comply with comprehensive cloud hosting security standards, data encryption protocols using FIPS 140 AES-256 encryption, annual security certifications, and disaster recovery procedures. Additionally, Everway LLC must adhere to standard Illinois Information Technology terms and conditions, including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance, a three-year record retention requirement, and the provision that all work product becomes the exclusive property of the State of Illinois upon delivery.