SBE: New Sole Source - Brighton Training Group

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), is issuing a sole source procurement to award a contract to Brighton Training Group for Community Nutrition Program (CNP) training modules. These modules are required trainings for participants in federal child nutrition programs such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, National School Lunch Program, and National School Breakfast Program. The contract term is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, with no renewal options. ISBE has determined that Brighton Training Group is the sole source provider of USDA-compliant training modules that meet the state's specific requirements, including the ability to track participant completion and competency. The initial contract value is $102,500.

The sole source procurement is due to the proprietary nature of the Brighton Training Group's training modules, which are the only available products that meet the USDA requirements for these child nutrition programs. There are no other vendors that provide comparable products or services. ISBE has previously contracted with Brighton Training Group for these training modules, with the most recent contract valued at $211,250 from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The sole source hearing provides an opportunity for public input on the appropriateness of the sole source award prior to the Chief Procurement Officer's approval.