IDOC - Fruit and Produce Order 04/13/2026

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the East Moline Correctional Center (EMOLINE426) in Illinois on April 8, 2026, with a contract completion date of June 30, 2026. The contract value totals $1,855.50 and covers the procurement of fresh produce and vegetables for institutional food service operations. The contract period spans approximately three months, from award through the end of the second quarter of 2026.

The deliverables under this contract consist of eleven line items encompassing a range of fresh produce including cole slaw cabbage, chopped lettuce, Gala apples, Valencia oranges, yellow onions, green bell peppers, cucumbers, beef steak tomatoes, baby carrots, Russett potatoes, and bananas. All items are sourced to meet United States Department of Agriculture quality standards where applicable, with specifications addressing minimum size, ripeness, and count requirements. Quantities ordered reflect typical institutional purchasing patterns, with larger volumes of staple vegetables such as cabbage (100 units) and onions (100 units) alongside smaller quantities of specialty items such as cucumbers (2 units) and beef steak tomatoes (2 units).