LIN IDOC weekly_produce for 28OCT2025

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. has been awarded a small purchase contract (26-426DOC-LINCO-P-88189) by the Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Lincoln Correctional Center located in Lincoln, Illinois. The contract, valued at $1,928.25, covers the procurement of various produce items to be delivered between October 24, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The contracted produce includes green cabbage (50# bags), carrots (50# bags and 1# baby carrot bags), celery (US #1 grade), head lettuce, yellow onions (US #1 grade), bell peppers (US #2 grade), apples (113 count), and bananas.

The contract is structured as an Open Market Small Purchase agreement, indicating a streamlined procurement process for low-dollar value acquisitions. Delivery specifications require products to meet specific grade and packaging standards, such as minimum head sizes for cabbage, specific count requirements for apples, and grade classifications for vegetables. The procurement is being processed through the state's electronic bidding platform BidBuy, with standard terms and conditions that include provisions for payment, performance, and compliance with state procurement regulations.