LIN IDOC Weekly Produce 26May26

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. has been awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by Lincoln Correctional Center (LINCOLNCC426), an Illinois Department of Corrections facility, for the delivery of fresh produce. The contract, issued on May 26, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, carries a total contract value of $2,875.50. The deliverables consist of ten line items encompassing vegetables and fruits, including 600 units of green cabbage, 4 cases of baby carrots, 4 crates of celery, 3 cases of chopped lettuce, 320 units of head lettuce, 300 units of yellow onions, 25 cases of bell peppers, and 10 units each of apples, oranges, and bananas. The produce is specified to meet defined quality standards and packaging requirements.

The contract represents a routine food service procurement for institutional consumption at the correctional facility. All deliveries are to be completed by June 30, 2026, with the award documentation indicating that the purchase was processed through the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office's standard small purchase procedures, subject to the State's General Services Standard Terms and Conditions. The procurement falls within the Illinois Department of Corrections' authorized small purchase authority, as designated by the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services effective March 6, 2024.