SBE: JPMC - Virtual Course Catalog

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is conducting a procurement for the Illinois Virtual Course Program, seeking multiple qualified online course providers to deliver comprehensive virtual educational services for K-12 students. The contract will establish a five-year term through June 30, 2027, allowing vendors to provide full-service online courses across various categories including core academic subjects, credit recovery, Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-AP, Career and Technical Education, computer science, transitional English and math, and dual credit courses. Successful vendors must offer courses taught by Illinois-licensed instructors through a secure Learning Management System, ensuring alignment with Illinois Learning Standards and maintaining a minimum 75% course completion rate. Vendors will be required to submit detailed course listings, pricing information, and comply with extensive data privacy regulations including FERPA, ISSRA, and SOPPA. The bid solicitation number is 25-586SBE-CHFED-B-47211, with electronic submissions due by May 22, 2025, through the BidBuy platform, and all bid responses must remain valid for 180 days from the opening date.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific small business set-asides, though vendors must complete comprehensive disclosure forms and maintain specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 professional liability and $2,000,000 cyber liability insurance. Approximately 100% of initial contract funds are expected to come from federal sources, with vendors able to charge up to but not exceeding maximum listed prices. Local Education Agencies (LEAs) will be billed directly for course usage, and ISBE will not make direct payments to vendors. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for multiple award procurement, meaning several vendors may be selected to provide services. The contract does not specify a fixed total value, instead establishing a framework where LEAs can purchase courses on an as-needed basis. Vendors will be required to pay a $15 administrative fee for contracts exceeding $1,000 and must complete extensive vendor registration and disclosure documentation to be considered eligible.