FY27 ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit

The State of Illinois, through the Teaching and Learning organization, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Bloomington Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center (Vendor ID: V00012931) in the amount of $15,433.00. The contract, designated 27-586SBE-TEACH-P-101468, was awarded on August 27, 2026, with a completion date of September 23, 2026. The place of performance is the Bloomington Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, located in Bloomington, Illinois.

Under this contract, the Marriott will provide comprehensive catering and conference services for the Illinois State Board of Education Standards and Instruction Department's English Language Arts Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit. The deliverables include catered sandwich boxed lunches accommodating up to 275 attendees with meat and vegetarian options ($13,600.00), audio-visual setup and equipment including high-speed internet access, microphone, and projector with screen ($1,833.00), complimentary parking for approximately 275 people, and complimentary conference space with a room block of 25 units. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.