MUR FRESH PRODUCE - FOR DELIVERY 8/20/25 mb

S & L Produce, Inc. was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) by the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry program, specifically serving the Pinckneyville Correctional Center in Illinois. The contract, valued at $406, covers the procurement of various fresh produce items including 113-count apples, ripe bananas, cabbage, red potatoes, pre-tossed salad, baking potatoes, celery, and onions. The produce will be sourced from multiple states including Washington, Honduras, Texas, California, and Idaho.

The contract period runs from the award date of August 18, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. As a small purchase procurement classified under the Open Market Small Purchase contract type, the agreement is structured with F.O.B. destination pricing, meaning all transportation and handling costs are included in the unit pricing. The solicitation required vendors to specify the state of origin for each line item, and the contract was awarded through the Illinois Procurement Gateway.