Sole Source Public Review - Strategic Research & Analytics Consulting

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is pursuing a sole source procurement with The Hanover Research Council to acquire specialized peer benchmarking research and data suites focused on closing achievement gaps for Black and Latinx students. The procurement is structured as a strategic research and analytics consulting contract designed to provide comprehensive data analysis and targeted intervention strategies. The goods and services include customized research reports, comparative data sets, and strategic analytics tools aimed at improving educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations. The contract opportunity was posted on August 21, 2025, with a response deadline of September 4, 2025. Key deliverables appear to include detailed research methodologies, comparative institutional performance analyses, and actionable recommendations for institutional equity improvements. The procurement process involves a public review period, during which stakeholders can review and potentially object to the sole source designation through the provided objection template document.

Based on the available documentation, this appears to be a non-competitive procurement specifically targeting The Hanover Research Council without a traditional open bidding process. No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are evident in the provided materials. The contract seems focused on proprietary research capabilities that Hanover Research uniquely provides to CCC, suggesting a specialized expertise that justifies the sole source approach. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the multiple attached research and market analysis documents indicate a comprehensive scope of work. The contract appears to leverage Hanover's existing research infrastructure and prior work with educational institutions to develop targeted strategies for student achievement. The procurement documents suggest this is likely a high-value contract given the depth of research and analytics required, though precise financial terms are not disclosed in the available materials.