LIN IDOC Weekly Produce 28April26

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. was awarded a contract by Lincoln Correctional Center, a facility operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections located in Lincoln, Illinois, under an Open Market Small Purchase procurement. The contract, valued at $3,528.75, was awarded on April 27, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The contracting officer identified in supporting documentation is Michael Kubat. This agreement represents a new acquisition for fresh produce procurement to support the correctional facility's food service operations.

The contract encompasses the delivery of fresh produce items including vegetables (cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, peppers, and potatoes) and fruits (apples, bananas, and oranges) in quantities and packaging specifications suitable for institutional food service operations. Delivery was required by April 28, 2026, at 12:00 noon to the facility's warehouse receiving dock, restricted to Monday or Tuesday deliveries, with Free on Board destination pricing that includes all transportation and handling costs. The procurement was conducted through a small purchase process finalized via BidBuy on April 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Central Standard Time, with payment due upon receipt in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act.