Description
The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Board of Education, is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive, statewide universal mental‑health screening platform for students in grades 3‑12. The contract includes the provision of validated brief screening tools, a configurable digital platform, data‑security compliance (FERPA, SOC 2, NIST), integration with state and district systems via open standards, and extensive implementation support (training, help‑desk, equity monitoring). The vendor must deliver a functional portal by July 1 2027, submit extensive project‑management, security, and equity plans within 30‑45 days of award, and maintain ongoing reporting and support throughout a contract term ending June 30 2029.
• Provide evidence‑based, multilingual (Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Polish) screening tools for grades 3‑12.
• Ensure robust data security (AES‑256, FIPS‑validated encryption, SOC 2 Type II) and role‑based access; no vendor access to individual student data.
• Deliver bi‑directional integration (FHIR, HL7, Ed‑Fi) with ISBE, district SIS, and referral systems, plus a 2‑hour emergency response for platform failures.
• Supply district‑level implementation planning, training, family‑communication kits, and quarterly participation/equity reports.
• Contract ceiling up to $7 million total, with firm‑price terms and required insurance (General Liability $1 M, Cyber $2 M).