lettuce pre cut salad mix and 8 more items

S & L Produce, Inc. was awarded a small purchase contract by the Vandalia Correctional Center, located in Vandalia, Illinois, for the procurement of fresh produce. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-VANDA-P-84725, has a total contract value of $1,566.90 and covers the delivery of nine distinct produce items including bananas, apples, cabbage, carrots, pre-cut salad mix, yellow onions, russet potatoes, tomatoes, and fresh corn ears. The specific contract requirements mandate delivery of these items with various quality specifications, such as U.S. #1 grade for certain produce and specific size/count parameters.

The contract period of performance spans from the award date of August 6, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with deliveries to be made to the correctional center's warehouse receiving dock. Based on the supporting documentation, the procurement is structured as a small business set-aside under Illinois state procurement regulations, with deliveries expected to be made Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The delivery terms require F.O.B. destination pricing, which includes all transportation and handling costs, and allows a maximum of 30 days for order fulfillment after the initial order placement.