Fresh produce

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections, through the Joliet Treatment Center located at 2848 W. McDonough Street in Joliet, Illinois, awarded a one-year produce supply contract to Ron's Produce Co., Inc. under open market small purchase procedures. The contract, designated 27-426DOC-JOLIE-P-102115, was executed on September 11, 2026, with a completion date of September 11, 2027, and carries a total contract value of $51,738.00. The contracting organization, identified as JOLIETTC426, procured this arrangement through competitive solicitation with a small business set-aside to supply produce to the facility's dietary department on a bi-weekly delivery schedule.

The deliverables comprise fourteen distinct fresh produce line items specified by the State with detailed packaging, quality, and quantity requirements. These include bulk vegetables (onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, celery, green onions, and cilantro), fresh fruits (apples, oranges, bananas, and tomatoes), potatoes, bagged lettuce salad mix, and peeled garlic. All products must be United States Department of Agriculture certified, delivered to the Joliet Treatment Center with transportation and handling expenses included, and maintain specified freshness standards upon receipt. The contract incorporates prevailing wage requirements, mandatory general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and is subject to standard Illinois state procurement terms and conditions, including provisions for termination for convenience with thirty days' notice.