Fruit and Produce Order 09/29

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the East Moline Correctional Center (EMOLINE426), an agency of the State of Illinois Department of Corrections, for the supply of fresh produce and vegetables. The contract, identified as 27-426DOC-EMOLI-P-102611, was awarded on September 22, 2026, with a contract value of $1,438.50. The place of performance is the East Moline Correctional Center located at 100 Hillcrest Road, East Moline, Illinois, with delivery required to the facility's warehouse receiving dock Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The period of performance extends through June 30, 2027, consistent with the fiscal year 2027 contracting cycle.

The deliverables encompass institutional fresh produce supplies categorized under United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) classifications including bilberries, blueberries, breadfruit, cherimoyas, and cherries, as well as National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) categories for fresh fruits and vegetables. The Basic Ordering Agreement specifies 12 line items including produce such as coleslaw cabbage (100 pounds), Gala apples (5 cartons), Valencia oranges (5 cartons), onions (100 pounds), green peppers (4 cartons), cucumbers (2 cartons), beef steak tomatoes (2 cartons), celery (1 carton), baby carrots (12 pounds), Russet potatoes (6 cases), and bananas (5 cases). Pricing is provided on a per-unit basis with all transportation and handling included on a free-on-board destination basis, and all supplies include a 12-month warranty.