Fresh Produce

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. (Vendor ID V00002236) has been awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by Decatur Correctional Center in Illinois for the supply of fresh produce and dairy products. The contract, designated 27-426DOC-DECAT-P-101021, carries a total contract value of $847 and covers the period from August 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The award encompasses eight line items consisting primarily of fresh vegetables including bananas, cabbage, russet potatoes, red potatoes, onions, celery, and carrots, as well as two dairy products—sour cream and cottage cheese—to support the facility's food service operations.

The produce specifications reflect institutional purchasing standards with detailed quality requirements, including U.S. Grade No. 1 designations and specific sizing criteria for items such as potatoes and carrots. Quantities ordered range from single units to bulk purchases of 200 units across various unit measures including cases, individual units, and bags. The contract's modest annual value of $847 and compressed performance schedule of approximately ten months suggest this represents a routine consumables procurement for the correctional facility's kitchen operations rather than a comprehensive food service agreement.