FY26-27 Curriculum Review

The State of Illinois is issuing a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions for the FY26-27 Curriculum Review contract opportunity, posted on April 14, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 21, 2026. Based on the attached reference contract documentation, this procurement appears to involve curriculum development and review services, likely related to specialized training programs such as Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings and mental health-related educational content. The scope of work is expected to encompass curriculum development, vendor proposal evaluation, training program review and monitoring for compliance with established standards, coordination with local service providers, and the delivery of consultation services related to specialized training initiatives. Deliverables would include written curriculum materials, evaluation reports, compliance assessments, and monthly work summaries documenting activities and progress. Key qualifications for responsive vendors would include demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, specialized knowledge in the subject matter area (potentially mental health, law enforcement training, or related fields), experience with training program evaluation and compliance monitoring, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholder agencies across Illinois regions. The procurement requires submission of proposals by April 21, 2026, with no additional information provided regarding bidders' conferences, site visits, or question submission deadlines in the available documentation.

The procurement documents do not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular organization types; however, all respondents must comply with 34 separate Illinois certification requirements covering areas including educational loan default status, criminal history restrictions, state debt delinquency, equal employment opportunity compliance, drug-free workplace requirements, cybersecurity clearance, and Illinois JobLink job posting obligations. The reference contract with Anthony Rigano, executed in March 2026 for mental health consultation services valued at $49,500 with compensation at $100 per hour (not to exceed 495 hours), may indicate the baseline budget range or an incumbent vendor relationship, though the exact contract value for this FY26-27 procurement is not specified in the available materials. All vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate coverage, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law, with the State of Illinois named as an additional insured. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly and is subject to termination by the State for convenience with thirty days' written notice or for cause upon immediate notice if material breach occurs.