Celery # 1 36 ct case and 11 more items

S & L Produce, Inc. was awarded a small purchase contract by the Vandalia Correctional Center in Illinois for the procurement of fresh produce. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-VANDA-P-86877, has a total contract value of $1,784.95 and covers the period from award date September 24, 2025, through completion date June 30, 2026. The produce order encompasses 12 line items including apples (113 count), bananas, cabbage, carrots, celery, navel oranges, yellow onions, pre-cut salad mix, cauliflower, russet potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli.

The contract requires delivery to the Vandalia Correctional Center's warehouse receiving dock, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The procurement is classified as a small purchase and is funded through the state's fiscal year 2026 budget. Specific delivery requirements include produce meeting U.S. #1 grade standards, with pricing structured as F.O.B. DESTINATION, inclusive of all transportation and handling costs to be paid by the vendor. The contract represents a targeted procurement supporting Illinois state correctional facility food service needs.