27-ISD ParentSquare Software SP w SS

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (MIS444 - MIS) awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to ParentSquare Inc. for the provision of Engage 2025 software services. The contract, numbered 27-444DHS-MIS44-P-99962, is valued at $3,543.75 and covers a one-year term from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The Engage 2025 service is designated for institutions with 600 students or fewer, with detailed service specifications provided in the attached vendor quote.

The contract is subject to the State of Illinois Information Technology Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 26.1) and the Cloud Hosting Appendix V.26.1, which establish mandatory security, compliance, and operational requirements applicable to all state information technology procurements. These requirements include data encryption using FIPS 140-compliant Advanced Encryption Standard-256, annual Security Audit and Assurance reporting, secure integration with the State's Identity and Access Management platform, breach notification within 24 hours, prohibition on use of State data for artificial intelligence training, and comprehensive system logging and audit trail documentation.