IDOC-van-FY26-fresh produce 9/2 delivery-KAC

S & L Produce, Inc. was awarded an open market small purchase contract (26-426DOC-VANDA-P-85690) by the Vandalia Correctional Center in Illinois for the procurement of fresh produce. The contract, valued at $1,439.60, covers the delivery of various agricultural products including 113-count apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, pre-cut lettuce salad mix, yellow onions (U.S. #1 grade), russet potatoes (2-4 inches), and tomatoes (U.S. #1, 5x6 size). The contract period spans from the award date of August 27, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The procurement is structured as a state-level small purchase agreement for the Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically serving the Vandalia Correctional Center. Delivery terms require F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling costs included, with accepted deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contract appears to be funded through state appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and was awarded through a small purchase procurement method, with the correctional facility reserving the right to award the bid in part or in whole.