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ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RFQ-S&I_books.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

For Questions please contact: Ally Bradley at abradley@isbe.net Telephone: 217-782-3096 or Fax 217-557-5839

RFQ Specifications:

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking a vendor to provide:

275 copies of each professional learning text listed below:

• Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools by Joe Feldman

ISBN-13: 9781071876602

• Street Data by Shane Safir & Jamila Dugan

ISBN-13: 9781071812716

• Learning by Doing by Rebecca & Richard DuFour, Mike Mattos, Thomas Many, Anthony Muhammad

ISBN-13: 9781960574152

The books must be delivered by Friday, June 19, 2026.

Expenses:

Expenses are limited to books, handling fees, and related shipping costs.

Effective Dates:

The term of this contract will be from: Upon execution through June 30, 2026.

Insurance:

Vendor shall, at all times during the Term of this Contract and any renewals or extensions, maintain and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as an additional insured for all required bonds and insurance. Certificates may not be modified or canceled until at least thirty (30) days’ notice has been provided to the State. Vendor shall provide: (a) General Commercial Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage) and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate; (b) Auto Liability, including Hired Auto and Non-owned Auto (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage), in amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and (c) Worker’s Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law; (d) a Professional Liability Insurance Policy with a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 for each claim, and not less than $1,000,000 in the aggregate on an annual basis, for errors, omissions or negligent acts arising out of the performance of (or the failure to perform) professional services hereunder such as, but not limited to: systems analysis, system design, programming, data processing, consulting, system integration and information services. The Professional Liability coverage shall include contractual liability coverage in support of the Vendor’s indemnification agreements in favor of ISBE, shall be written on a “claims made” basis and must be maintained for a period of not less than three (3) years following the date of final payment to the Vendor for all such Services.

The Vendor shall cause all of its subcontractors to purchase and maintain insurance coverages identical to those required of the Vendor hereunder. Insurance shall not limit Vendor’s obligation to indemnify, defend or settle any claims.

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ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RFQ-S&I_books.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

For Questions please contact: Ally Bradley at abradley@isbe.net Telephone: 217-782-3096 or Fax 217-557-5839

Upon execution of this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide a copy of certificate of insurance evidencing the coverage described in this Section. The policy specified above shall be placed with an insurance company reasonably acceptable to ISBE.

Quotes Must Include:

Interested vendors must submit a quote that includes pricing for the requested quantities of the specified titles, estimated delivery timelines, and confirmation of the ability to fulfill a large-volume order.

Submissions should also include brief documentation of relevant experience, such as a company profile or resume, and evidence of successfully handling similar large purchases for educational or public-sector clients

Notes to Vendor:

• All quoted prices must be valid for 30 days from date of submission. All prices must include all charges.

• No price increases will be accepted. In the event of a price decrease, the agency is guaranteed to receive the lowest price.

• ISBE reserves the right to reject all offers; to reject individual offers for failure to meet any requirement; to award by item, part or portion of an item, group of items, or total; and to waive minor defects.

• Vendors are encouraged to register as a Small Business with the State of Illinois

• If you have questions about State of Illinois purchasing procedure, policy or payment please contact ISBE contact located below before placing your quote for consideration.

• Vendor may attach separate page describing its bid.

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