Produce Delivery 9/15/2026

Ron's Produce Co., Inc., a produce vendor based in Taylorville, Illinois, was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement by the Illinois River Correctional Center (ILRIVERCC426), located in Canton, Illinois, under the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services division. The contract, valued at $6,423.00, was executed on September 9, 2026, and is effective through June 30, 2027. The prime contractor will supply fresh produce items for delivery to the correctional center's warehouse receiving dock on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with all transportation and handling costs included in the quoted prices.

The contract covers the delivery of multiple fresh produce items, including bananas (30 cases), celery stalks (100 units), apples (70 bushels), carrots (500 units), Idaho potatoes (500 units), red potatoes (1,000 pounds), green cabbage (1,200 pounds), baby carrots (10 units), and yellow onions (8 bags). All produce items are required to be delivered in a refrigerated and regulated truck within 30 days of award. Acceptable delivery times are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays. The procurement was conducted as a small purchase utilizing State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2027 funding.