Illinois BidBuy #27-586SBE-FINAN-B-54659

Reduced-cost College Board AP exams for qualifying low-income students

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking reduced-cost Advanced Placement exams for qualifying low-income students through a sole-source arrangement with The College Board. - Government buyer: Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Department of Standards and Instruction. - Named provider and proprietary exam administrator: The College Board, which owns the AP trademark and is identified as the only vendor administering AP exams. - Requested item: Advanced Placement (AP) exams for qualifying low-income students; the number of exams is not specified, and no part number is provided. - Cost terms: ISBE’s proposed commitment is capped at $2,500,000. ISBE reimburses at least $33 per eligible exam that is used, while the final fee charged to a public school for a fee-reduced student is capped at $20 per exam. ISBE is not responsible for unused exams. - Notable requirement: The College Board invoices districts for fee-reduced exams and bills ISBE for the state reimbursement on used exams. AP exam scores of 3 or higher are recognized for college credit under Illinois law.

Description

The Illinois State Board of Education intends to award a sole-source contract to The College Board for Advanced Placement (AP) exam fees at a reduced cost for qualifying low-income students taking exams in Spring 2027. The College Board will provide the exams and invoice the agency for state reimbursements; the source states a not-to-exceed value of $2,500,000. The notice requests written comments or a written request from interested parties to prevent cancellation of the hearing.

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