IDOC- Fruit and Produce 8/25

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. has been awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically for the East Moline Correctional Center located in Rock Island County. The contract, numbered 26-426DOC-EMOLI-P-85325, has a total contract value of $2,239.00 and will run from the award date of August 20, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The prime contractor will provide a comprehensive selection of fresh produce items to the correctional facility, including high-quality agricultural products meeting specific grade and sizing standards.

The contract line items encompass nine distinct produce products: Cole Slaw Cabbage (U.S. #1 grade), Salad Mix, Gala Apples (U.S. #1, 113 count), Valencia Oranges, Northern Yellow Onions (U.S. #1, 3" minimum), Green Bell Peppers (U.S. #1, 2.5" minimum diameter), Cucumbers (U.S. #1, super select), Medium Tomatoes, and Pears (U.S. #1, 113 count). Delivery specifications require transportation to the center's warehouse receiving dock, with acceptance windows between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The procurement is structured as a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000, with all transportation and handling costs included in the contract pricing.