Produce Delivery 7/28/2026

The State of Illinois awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract valued at $7,430.50 to Ron's Produce Co., Inc. for the supply of fresh produce to the Illinois River Correctional Center. The contract was awarded on July 22, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The deliverables consist of ten line items encompassing a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, including bananas, shredded lettuce, Red Delicious apples, carrots, green cabbage, Idaho potatoes, baby carrots, celery stalks, and red potatoes. All produce items are specified for delivery in refrigerated and regulated trucks to maintain product quality and food safety standards.

The contract terms and conditions are governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establish uniform contractual requirements applicable to all state procurement agreements. The procurement incorporates standard provisions including payment procedures under the State Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage compliance obligations where applicable, a 12-month minimum warranty on supplied goods, and insurance requirements of $1,000,000 general liability coverage. The contractor is subject to audit and record retention obligations for three years, with extended retention requirements if federal funds are utilized.