yellow onions U.S #1 and 11 more items

S & L Produce, Inc. was awarded a Small Purchase contract (Reference Number 26-426DOC-VANDA-P-89156) by the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Vandalia Correctional Center located in Vandalia, Illinois. The contract, valued at $1,674.30, covers the procurement of fresh produce to be delivered between November 2025 and June 30, 2026. The line items include a comprehensive array of produce such as 113-count apples, ripe bananas, cabbage, carrots, yellow onions, russet potatoes, U.S. #1 tomatoes, pre-cut salad mix, #1 celery, cucumbers, cauliflower, and broccoli.

The procurement is structured as a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000, processed through the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office. Delivery requirements specify transportation of produce via refrigerated vehicles maintained between 35-45 degrees Fahrenheit, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contract is funded through Fiscal Year 2026 state appropriations, with all transportation and handling costs to be covered by the vendor, and delivery to the facility's warehouse receiving dock within 30 days of order placement.