IDOC-van-FY26-fresh produce 10/27- KAC

S & L Produce, Inc. was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract (26-426DOC-VANDA-P-88029) by the Vandalia Correctional Center in Illinois for produce procurement. The contract, valued at $1,881.70, covers the supply of various fresh produce items to the correctional facility, including apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli. The contract period runs from the award date of October 22, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The procurement is structured as a state-level contract for the Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically servicing the Vandalia Correctional Center located in Vandalia, Illinois. Delivery specifications require refrigerated transportation between 35-45 degrees Fahrenheit, with items meeting USDA U.S. #1 grade standards. The Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) stipulates that deliveries will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with goods to be delivered F.O.B. DESTINATION and all transportation costs borne by the vendor. The contract is funded through state appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and allows for partial or whole bid award at the state's discretion.