IDOC-LIN weekly produce 09/23/2025

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. was awarded a contract by the Lincoln Correctional Center (LINCOLNCC426) in Illinois for the procurement of various produce and food items. The contract, identified as Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding 26-426DOC-LINCO-P-86675, has a total contract value of $2,600.75 and covers the period from award date September 19, 2025, to completion date June 30, 2026. The line items include multiple agricultural products such as green cabbage (50# bags), baby carrots (1# bags), celery (2-3 dozen stalks per crate), chopped and head lettuce, bell peppers, potatoes (120 count), bananas, yellow onions, and granulated sugar (25# bags).

The procurement is specifically for the Lincoln Correctional Center's food service program, with detailed specifications for each produce item including size, packaging, and quality standards. The contract was executed through a competitive sealed bidding process, and the government files indicate this is a small purchase procurement for the state's fiscal year 2026. Delivery requirements specify receiving dock delivery during specific hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, ensuring a structured and predictable supply chain for the correctional facility's nutritional needs.