IDOC - Fruit and Produce Order 09/01/2026

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Ron's Produce Co., Inc. for the supply of fresh produce to the East Moline Correctional Center located at 100 Hillcrest Road, East Moline, Illinois. The contract was awarded on August 25, 2026, with a contract completion date of June 30, 2027, and carries a total contract value of $1,490.50. This procurement was conducted under the Small Purchase method, which streamlines the acquisition process for lower-dollar purchases, and is funded through Fiscal Year 2027 state appropriations.

The deliverables consist of eleven line items encompassing a variety of fresh produce commodities, including coleslaw cabbage (100 units), Gala apples (5 units), Valencia oranges (5 units), onions (100 units), green peppers (4 units), cucumbers (2 units), beef steak tomatoes (2 units), celery (1 unit), baby carrots (12 units), russet potatoes (6 cases), and bananas (5 cases). Per the Basic Ordering Agreement supporting documentation, all items were required to be delivered by September 1, 2026, on a Free on Board Destination basis, with the vendor responsible for all transportation costs. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the facility's warehouse receiving dock, excluding state holidays.