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Notice of Award Form

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award V.24.1

Agency and Awarded Vendor Information

Description:

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) seeks to award a contract to NCS Pearson to develop, validate, field test, conduct standard setting, administer, and score computer-based licensure content tests and Target Language Proficiency tests (including English language proficiency) for those seeking educator licensure in Illinois. The contractor also must provide extensive customer service to examinees and intensive support including, but not limited to, the seamless downloading of score reports to ISBE and Illinois institutions of higher education.

This is a $0.00 to ISBE contract.

The value to the vendor is estimated to be $22,662,220.00

The initial term will commence upon July 1, 2024, or the last dated signature of the Parties and ending on June 30, 2028 with three (3) 2-year optional renewals.

Bid Number: B-38403 Agency: Illinois State Board of Education

Vendor Selected for Award: NCS Pearson

Line Item Description: Education and Training Services

Total Award Amount $22,662,220.00 Number of unsuccessful bidders/offerors 0

Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value

Initial Term 4 years $9,015,520.00

Renewal 1 of 3 2 years $4,548,900.00

Renewal 2 of 3 2 years $4,548,900.00

Renewal 3 of 3 2 years $4,548,900.00

Delete Renewal Term Add Renewal Term 1,2,3

Farm Leases and Concessions

Value to the State: N/A

Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)

Value to the Vendor: N/A

Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)

Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Business Program Awarded bidder/offeror BEP/VBP Utilization Plan Goals 30 ILCS 575/7 (6)

% of VBP Per Utilization Plan: 0 % of BEP Per Utilization Plan: 0

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award V.24.1

List each bidder or offeror's name Total bid amount

The name(s) of the certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the bidder's or offeror's submitted utilization plan

The Percentage of the bid's amount awarded to certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the utilization plan

NCS Pearson $0.00 No BEP Goal

*NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.

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Agency Contact

Contact Name: Jason Perry Telephone Number: 217-785-8777

Email Address: jperry@isbe.net Fax Number: N/A

Street Address: 100 North First St City: Springfield

State: IL Zip Code: 62777

SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision

General - Applies to Split Awards, Award to Other than Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder. The Rationale described by the purchasing agency in the recommendation to award seems reasonable, and serves as the basis for the contract decision.

Invitation for Bid - The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid Process, and the contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.

Invitation for Bid award with Domestic Products preference - The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid Process, and the contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder by applying the Procurement of Domestic Products preference.

Request for Proposal - Based on factors set forth in the Request for Proposal, the contract has been awarded to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the State.

Renewal - The contract is a renewal in accordance with the terms of the existing contract. The award decision is based on justification presented by the purchasing agency's justification.

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State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award V.24.1 Page of Agency and Awarded Vendor Information Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value Initial Term Farm Leases and Concessions Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals) Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals) Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Business Program Awarded bidder/offeror BEP/VBP Utilization Plan Goals 30 ILCS 575/7 (6) List each bidder or offeror's name Total bid amount The name(s) of the certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the bidder's or offeror's submitted utilization plan The Percentage of the bid's amount awarded to certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the utilization plan *NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.

Agency Contact SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision 11.0.0.20130303.1.892433.887364

This is a $0.00 to ISBE contract.

The value to the vendor is estimated to be $22,662,220.00

The initial term will commence upon July 1, 2024, or the last dated signature of the Parties and ending on June 30, 2028 with three (3) 2-year optional renewals.