SBE: RENEWAL NOTICE - NCS PEARSON (Illinois Assessment of Readiness (3-8 Assessment Program)

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services has issued a renewal notice for a contract with NCS Pearson to provide comprehensive assessment services for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness program. The contract covers online administration, scoring, and reporting of English/language arts (ELA) and mathematics accountability assessments for students in Grades 3-8, with the initial implementation beginning in spring 2021. The procurement is specifically focused on delivering printed and online assessment materials and reporting capabilities for the Illinois State Board of Education. The renewal period spans from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, with a fixed due date for the renewal notice of July 14, 2025. The contract requires NCS Pearson to execute a comprehensive assessment program that includes digital and print reporting mechanisms, with a focus on maintaining the state's educational accountability standards.

The contract includes specific requirements for Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) participation, with mandated participation levels of 1% for VBP and 4% for BEP. Four BEP subcontractors have been identified to support the contract: Briljent, LLC (0.8%), edCount, LLC (0.8%), Teneo Linguistics Company, LLC (1.3%), and Fineline Graphics, Inc DMA Fineline Printing Group (0.9%). The total contract value is set at $62,175,270.00, referencing the original solicitation bid number 15992. This renewal is being processed in accordance with the terms of the existing contract, suggesting continuity of service and established operational parameters. The procurement appears to be a direct renewal rather than a competitive solicitation, indicating NCS Pearson's established performance and alignment with the state's educational assessment needs.