IDOC-van-FY26-fresh produce 9/8 delivery-KAC

S & L Produce, Inc. was awarded a contract (26-426DOC-VANDA-P-85922) by the Vandalia Correctional Center in Illinois for the procurement of fresh produce. The contract, valued at $2,067.35, covers a comprehensive range of produce items including apples, bananas, carrots, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, and navel oranges. The contract is effective from the award date of September 3, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2026.

The procurement is structured as an Open Market Small Purchase contract, targeting delivery to the Vandalia Correctional Center's warehouse receiving dock. Delivery specifications require items to be delivered Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contract appears to be part of a small business set-aside program, with the vendor expected to deliver items within 30 days of order placement. The produce must be delivered in refrigerated vehicles maintaining temperatures between 35-45 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring quality and freshness for the correctional facility.