Description
The Illinois Community College Board is seeking to award a sole source contract to GED Testing Services for the operation of the ILSAVE Discount Program, which provides a $26 discount to Illinois residents taking the GED test. The program aims to help low-income individuals complete their high school equivalency testing and increase their employment opportunities. The contract will include the provision of high school equivalency tests, coordination with test centers, and data dashboards for tracking test takers.
• The contract is expected to start on an unspecified date and end on June 30, 2026.
• The total value of the contract is estimated to be around $450,000.
• The ILSAVE program is available for use with the HiSET test, but it is not included in this contract.
• The Illinois Community College Board has previously utilized an intergovernmental agreement with an Adult Education Service Center to manage the program, but is now working directly with the testing vendors to reduce administrative overhead.