IDOC - Fruit and Produce Order 10/27

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. was awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract (26-426DOC-EMOLI-P-88021) by the Illinois Department of Corrections for the East Moline Correctional Center. The contract, valued at $2,416.00, covers the procurement of various fresh produce items with a performance period from contract award through June 30, 2026. Specific produce items include cole slaw cabbage (U.S. #1 grade, 2 lb minimum), salad mix (30% Romaine), Gala apples (U.S. #1, 113 count), Valencia oranges, Northern Yellow onions (3" minimum), green bell peppers (2.5" minimum diameter), cucumbers (U.S. #1 Super Select), beef steak tomatoes, russet potatoes (100 count), and bananas.

The contract requires the vendor to deliver produce meeting stringent quality specifications, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Delivery is specified for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, or Monday, October 27, 2025, with all items to be delivered within 30 days of contract award. The delivery terms are F.O.B. destination, with all transportation and handling costs to be covered by Ron's Produce Co., Inc. This Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) is structured under $50,000 and will support the food service operations of the East Moline Correctional Center located at 100 Hillcrest Road in East Moline, Illinois.