LIN IDOC weekly_produce for 21OCT25

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. was awarded a contract by the Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Lincoln Correctional Center located in Lincoln, Illinois, for the procurement of various fresh produce items. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-LINCO-P-87858, has a total contract amount of $2,327.75 and covers the period from October 17, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The line items include green cabbage (50# bags), multiple carrot varieties (50# and 1# bags), celery (US #1 grade), head lettuce, yellow onions (US #1, 3" minimum), bell peppers (US #2 for chopping), potatoes, apples (113 count), and bananas.

The procurement is structured as a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with specific delivery requirements, including F.O.B. destination and acceptance only on Mondays or Tuesdays. The contract is funded through the state's fiscal year 2026 appropriations and follows the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions. Delivery specifications include precise quality standards, such as minimum head sizes, grade classifications, and packaging requirements, indicating a detailed approach to produce procurement for the correctional facility's food service needs.