SBE: Illinois Licensure Content Test - Sp

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking a contractor 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 must offer tests in all 110 subject areas, launch a new Elementary Mathematics Specialist test by spring 2025, and launch a revised Elementary Education test by July 2026, with all tests available by July 1, 2024. This is a no-cost contract, as the contractor will collect test registration fees directly from examinees. Key deliverables include providing customer service, test security, accommodation, data reporting, and vouchers for students with financial need. The initial contract term is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028, with three optional 2-year renewal periods.

The RFP does not have any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no listed incumbent vendor, and the contract documents do not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award amount for the initial 4-year term is $9,015,520.00, with each optional 2-year renewal term valued at $4,548,900.00, for a total estimated value to the vendor over the life of the contract, including renewals, of $22,662,220.00.