IFB -Kiley Prepared Frozen Meals- FY27

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. has been awarded a contract by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities division to supply prepared frozen meals to the Ann M. Kiley Center in Waukegan, Illinois. The contract, designated as 27-444DHS-DEVDI-P-94612, was awarded through Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding on July 1, 2026, with a total contract value of $125,060.00 for the initial twelve-month performance period extending from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Ron's Produce Co., Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid, undercutting competing proposals of $287,800.00 and $870,052.00 from TILES IN STYLE and Smart Innovations LLC, respectively.

The contract encompasses the delivery of seven distinct frozen meal products supplied in bulk quantities throughout the contract period on a periodic delivery schedule rather than a single lump shipment. The meal items include Meatloaf Pan (200 units at $115.00 per unit), Swedish Meat Balls (200 units at $82.50 per unit), Hearty Beef and Macaroni (240 units at $56.50 per unit), Mostaccioli With Meat Sauce (200 units at $62.50 per unit), Chicken Fettuccini with Alfredo Sauce and Vegetables (200 units at $87.50 per unit), Meat Lasagna (200 units at $122.50 per unit), and Chicken with Cavatappi Pasta (200 units at $87.50 per unit). These products are intended to support the Nutrition Management Services Program at the Ann M. Kiley Center.