yellow onions U.S #1 and 8 more items

S & L Produce, Inc. has been awarded a small purchase contract by the Vandalia Correctional Center, located in Vandalia, Illinois, for the provision of fresh produce. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-VANDA-P-88884, has a total value of $1,466.70 and covers the procurement of various produce items including 113-count apples, ripe bananas, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, yellow onions, russet potatoes, pre-cut salad mix, and U.S. No. 1 grade tomatoes. The contract was executed on November 12, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2026.

The procurement is conducted under the Illinois Small Business Purchasing Act and requires the vendor to deliver produce F.O.B. to the correctional center's warehouse receiving dock. Delivery specifications mandate refrigerated transportation maintaining temperatures between 35 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit, with all products required to meet United States Department of Agriculture specifications and State of Illinois Purchasing Division Specifications. The contract includes strict requirements for product quality, delivery timing (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays), and vendor compliance with various state and federal regulations, including the Drug Free Workplace Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.