FY27 GED Testing SSJF Part I - SPO Signed.pdf

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to GED Testing Services LLC for the ILSAVE Discount Program GED Testing services in Illinois for fiscal year 2027. The contract pertains to providing GED testing services through the ILSAVE discount program. The state has issued a notice of intent indicating its plan to award this contract as a sole source acquisition. A public hearing on this matter will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or makes a written request for a public hearing by Friday, May 29th at 4 p.m. The primary contact for this procurement is Colene Underwood, who can be reached at 217-299-0935 or Colene.Underwood@Illinois.gov.

The document was signed by the State Purchasing Office (SPO) on May 18, 2026. As a sole source procurement, this contract award bypasses the competitive bidding process, indicating that the state has determined GED Testing Services LLC to be the only qualified source capable of providing the required services or that the services are unique to this vendor. Interested parties have the opportunity to submit written comments or formally request a public hearing regarding this sole source justification prior to the May 29th deadline at 4 p.m.