Produce Delivery 7/14/2026

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the Illinois River Correctional Center (ILRIVERCC426) in Illinois on July 9, 2026, with a contract value of $7,444.50 and a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The contractor will supply fresh produce commodities including bananas, shredded lettuce, celery stalks, Red Delicious apples, carrots, Idaho potatoes, red potatoes, green cabbage, and baby carrots. All produce items are subject to delivery via refrigerated and regulated truck to maintain product quality and compliance with food safety standards.

The contract encompasses ten line items with varying quantities and unit pricing, ranging from high-volume staple items such as 500 units of carrots at $0.75 each and 500 units of Idaho potatoes at $0.49 each, to specialty produce including 30 units of bananas at $29.90 each and 35 units of shredded lettuce at $39.50 each. Performance is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish mandatory compliance requirements including insurance coverage, prevailing wage obligations where applicable, invoicing deadlines, and record retention standards. The contract constitutes a food service supply arrangement intended to support institutional operations at the correctional facility.