Supplemental apples

Ron's Produce Co., Inc., a produce vendor located in Taylorville, Illinois, was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement by the Illinois Department of Corrections for supply of fresh produce items to Lincoln Correctional Center in Lincoln, Illinois. The contract, designated as 27-426DOC-LINCO-P-102280, was executed on September 16, 2026, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The contract was procured through the small purchase method via the BidBuy electronic bidding system and is funded by State fiscal year 2027 appropriations.

Under this contract, Ron's Produce Co., Inc. is obligated to supply fresh produce items including cabbage, carrots, baby carrots, celery, lettuce, head lettuce, yellow onions, bell peppers, potatoes, apples, bananas, and oranges to Lincoln Correctional Center. The initial award totals $1,044.00 and covers 24 cases of apples with 113 count per case (1,300 servings per case) at $43.50 per case. Deliveries must be completed by 12:00 noon on Mondays or Tuesdays only, with pricing quoted as Free on Board Destination, inclusive of all transportation and handling costs. The state contact for the agreement is Michael Kubat, Food Service Program Manager, and the vendor contact is Mike Nation, President of Ron's Produce Co., Inc.