ILSAVE Discount Program: GED Testing FY27 (Sole Source)

The State of Illinois, through the Community College Board (CCB) and the Chief Procurement Office for General Services, is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole source contract for GED Testing services under the ILSAVE Discount Program for fiscal year 2027. The procurement is designated for GED Testing Services LLC, indicating that the state has determined this vendor to be the only qualified source capable of providing the required GED testing services or that the services are unique to this vendor. The contract will provide GED testing services through the ILSAVE discount program to eligible participants in Illinois. The state has established a public hearing process to allow interested parties to submit written comments or formal objections to the sole source justification prior to final award. The deadline for interested parties to submit written comments or request a public hearing is May 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., directed to Colene Underwood at 217-299-0935 or Colene.Underwood@Illinois.gov. If requests for a hearing are received, the public hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via WebEx conference, with access available through either 1-312-535-8110 (US Toll Chicago) or 1-415-655-0002 (US Toll), Access Code 28634172878, password f3TmR9PWNB2. Following the hearing and review of public testimony, the Chief Procurement Officer will determine whether to approve the purchasing agency's request to proceed with the sole source procurement method.

This is a sole source procurement, which means it bypasses the traditional competitive bidding process and is restricted to GED Testing Services LLC as the sole intended awardee. No set-asides or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other organizational classifications are indicated in the procurement documents. GED Testing Services LLC is identified as the incumbent vendor and current contractor for these services, suggesting continuity of service delivery under the ILSAVE Discount Program. The specific contract value or budget range for this fiscal year 2027 procurement is not disclosed in the available documents. Interested parties have the opportunity to present written or oral testimony regarding the sole source justification, with written comments receiving equal consideration as oral arguments presented during the hearing.