Illinois State University
Exemption #BWHX26008
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Tuesday January 6, 2026
National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsArlington, VA
- Amount: An estimated $499,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 1/6/2026 through 6/30/2026
- Renewals: None
Summary
Vendors
1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The University awarded a contract for IL educator training module reimbursement.
The University awarded a contract to reimburse IL educators who complete training modules for National Board Certification.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for events or activities for which the use of specific potential contractors is mandated or identified by the sponsor of the event or activity, provided that the sponsor is providing a majority of the funding for the event or activity. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(3)) This contract is fulfilling the Illinois Teaching Excellence Program with the goal to help IL educators become National Board Certified Teachers.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Bryce Hartseil
Purchasing Office
Illinois State University at Uptown Crossing
1220 Campus Box
100 S. Fell Avenue Suite D
Normal, IL 61790-1220
Phone: (309) 438-1946
Purchasing Office
Illinois State University at Uptown Crossing
1220 Campus Box
100 S. Fell Avenue Suite D
Normal, IL 61790-1220
Phone: (309) 438-1946
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.