Illinois BidBuy #27-586SBE-CHFED-B-54775

Postsecondary enrollment and achievement data services from National Student Clearinghouse

The Illinois State Board of Education seeks postsecondary outcomes data services for Illinois high school graduates from National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). - Government buyer: Illinois State Board of Education, Data Strategies and Analytics unit. - OEM/service provider: National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), identified as the sole source for the requested nationwide postsecondary enrollment and degree records. - Services requested: State-level aggregate and student-level reports on graduates’ postsecondary enrollment and progress; aggregate reports for participating high schools; and updated reports on historic graduate data three times annually. - Data scope: ISBE may submit up to eight years of historic graduate data and four years of request files. Reports include demographic and academic information such as gender, ethnicity, economic disadvantage, disability, assessment scores, English learner status, math coursework, and dual enrollment. - Purpose and requirements: Support analysis of enrollment, persistence, and degree attainment, including ESSA reporting; NSC is described as providing FERPA-compliant access. - Contract structure and value: Two years of access, with one service line item for FY27 and one for FY28. Estimated value is $438,912; no renewal options are specified.

Description

The Illinois State Board of Education intends to award a sole-source contract to National Student Clearinghouse for postsecondary enrollment and achievement data. NSC will receive up to eight years of historic graduate data and four years of request files, and provide state-level aggregate and student-level detail reports, including reports for high schools and expanded data elements. The service supports reporting and analysis of Illinois high school graduates’ enrollment, persistence, and degree attainment, including requirements under ESSA. The estimated contract term is July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2029, with an estimated total value of $438,912; the notice states that a hearing will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or requests one in writing.

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