SBE-AU45-SPSS FY27 Migrant Education Database

The Illinois State Board of Education is conducting a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions for the SBE-AU45-SPSS FY27 Migrant Education Database. This procurement seeks to establish a database system to support migrant education services and operations within Illinois. The contract requires the selected vendor to deliver and maintain a comprehensive database solution that meets the specific needs of the state's migrant education program, with key objectives including reliable data management, accessibility for authorized users, and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. The proposal submission deadline is April 29, 2026, with the posting date of April 24, 2026, providing potential bidders with a five-day window to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, vendors must be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, experience with educational database systems, and ability to support ongoing database administration and maintenance throughout the contract term.

This procurement is designated as a sole source small purchase, which restricts competition and typically indicates that only one vendor has been identified as capable of meeting the specific requirements. All responding vendors must comply with the Standard Illinois Certifications (Version 26.2), which impose 34 distinct mandatory requirements covering financial integrity, criminal history, tax compliance, labor practices, anti-discrimination standards, drug-free workplace certification, cybersecurity compliance, and prohibitions on forced labor and child labor. Vendors must also comply with all standard terms and conditions established by the State of Illinois, including insurance requirements, indemnification provisions, intellectual property rights protections, and adherence to prevailing wage and labor standards. False statements or non-compliance with these certifications may result in severe consequences, including contract voidance, vendor suspension or debarment, civil fines, or criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available documentation.