PNKCC EBF Popcorn Machine AC

The State of Illinois, specifically the Pinckneyville Correctional Center (PNKCC) located in Pinckneyville, has awarded a small purchase contract to US Product Distributors Inc for the procurement of a commercial countertop popcorn machine. The equipment specifications include a 16 oz stainless steel kettle, 1440W power, tempered glass construction, and capability to produce up to 6 gallons of popcorn. The machine features a heated deck, old maids drawer, three-switch design, overhead light, and comes with accompanying accessories such as a measuring cup, tablespoon, and scoop.

The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-PINCK-P-87590, has a total value of $299 and a performance period from the award date of October 9, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The procurement was conducted through the state's BidBuy electronic submission platform, adhering to the Illinois Chief Procurement Office's mandatory electronic solicitation guidelines. Delivery is specified to the facility's warehouse receiving dock during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), excluding state holidays, with no subcontractors involved in the transaction.