ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit

The Illinois State Board of Education seeks a single vendor to provide a complete event solution for its ELA Standards Review and Standards and Instruction Summit. The vendor must supply a suitable conference venue in central Illinois (preferred cities: Bloomington/Normal, Champaign, Springfield), deliver full‑service catering for up to 275 attendees, and provide all required audiovisual equipment and support for two consecutive days. Additional deliverables include a 25‑room hotel block (attendee‑paid) and compliance with insurance and tax‑exempt requirements. • Venue must accommodate 275 participants in round‑table layout with registration lobby. • Catering must provide boxed lunches with meat, vegetarian, gluten‑free options, plus continuous coffee/tea/water service, all staff and service charges included. • Audiovisual must include high‑speed internet, 4 microphones, 2 projectors with screens, and related support. • Vendor must furnish a Certificate of Insurance meeting specified limits and submit a single total fixed price quote (valid 30 days).