SBE - FY20 B2S Conference (Wyndham)

The state of Illinois is seeking proposals for a conference titled "SBE - FY20 B2S Conference (Wyndham)". The conference will be procured through a solicitation managed by the State Board of Education. The requested services include educational supplies, textbooks, and related materials with a total estimated annual spend of $8.5 million and quarterly delivery requirements. Responses are due by July 15, 2019, and the contract term is 3 years with two 1-year renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on June 22, 2019. Vendors must provide unit prices, minimum order quantities, and prompt payment discounts. There is a 15% small business set-aside for this contract, and the current incumbent vendor is ABC Company. Funding will be provided through the state's education budget, with additional grant monies available for certain line items. Award is anticipated by September 1, 2019.

The state is also seeking proposals for a Small Purchase Contract for educational supplies and materials for use in public schools across the state. The total estimated value of this contract is $5 million over the 3-year term, with an option to renew for an additional 2 years. Proposals are due by July 31, 2019, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on July 15, 2019. The contract will be awarded on a low-bid basis, with a 10% price preference for small and minority-owned businesses. Current incumbent vendors are required to resubmit proposals. Funding for this contract will come from the state's general education budget.