Produce Delivery 7/21/2026

Ron's Produce Co., Inc. was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the Illinois River Correctional Center (ILRIVERCC426) in Illinois on July 17, 2026, with a contract completion date of June 30, 2027. The contract value is $7,402.50. The prime contractor will supply fresh produce items to support the correctional facility's food service operations, including bananas, shredded lettuce, celery stalks, Red Delicious apples, carrots, Idaho potatoes, green cabbage, and baby carrots across ten line items. All produce deliveries are required to be transported in refrigerated and temperature-regulated trucks to maintain product quality and food safety standards.

The line items specify quantities and unit pricing for each produce category, with individual unit prices ranging from $0.49 to $48.00 depending on the item and packaging specifications. Notable line items include 30 cases of turning bananas at $30.00 per unit, 35 cartons of shredded lettuce at $36.50 per unit, 70 cases of apples at $39.50 per unit, and bulk quantities of potatoes, carrots, and cabbage at substantially lower per-unit costs ranging from $0.49 to $0.75. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish prevailing insurance requirements, payment obligations, and standard termination provisions.