DOC - Jack CC - Produce to be delivered week of 11/6/25 - WFB

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. has been awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract (26-426DOC-JACKS-P-88230) by the Jacksonville Correctional Center in Illinois for the procurement of various fresh produce and related items. The contract, valued at $2,382.00, is set to run from October 27, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and encompasses a comprehensive range of agricultural products including apples (Fuji, Gala, Gold, or Red Delicious varieties), oranges, green cabbage, red or white potatoes, lettuce, baby carrots, distilled water, celery, and onions.

The contract specifies detailed requirements for each line item, such as minimum size specifications for apples (2 1/3 to 3 inches), packaging standards for potatoes (50 or 100-pound bags with US #1 grade stamped), and specific packaging instructions for lettuce (2/10# bags with at least one week before expiration). These precise specifications suggest a rigorous procurement process aimed at ensuring high-quality food supplies for the Jacksonville Correctional Center, with the prime contractor, Ron's Produce Co., Inc., responsible for meeting these exacting standards throughout the contract's performance period.