Weekly Dietary Produce Order For Delivery 09/2/2026

Ron's Produce Co., Inc., a produce vendor located in Taylorville, Illinois, was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement by the State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, Sheridan Correctional Center, on September 2, 2026. The contract, valued at $4,808.80, covers the delivery of fresh produce items to the correctional facility's warehouse receiving dock on a one-time purchase basis. The procurement was conducted through an open market small purchase source selection method utilizing the BidBuy electronic bidding system, with all items required for delivery within 30 days of purchase execution.

The line items include fresh vegetables and fruits such as green cabbage (800 lbs), yellow onions (100 lbs), baby carrots (30 cases), russet potatoes (30 cases), and miscellaneous produce including Fuji apples (40 cases), California oranges (15 cases), green bell peppers, cucumbers, beefsteak tomatoes, celery, and bananas (12 cases). The vendor is responsible for all shipping and delivery costs on a free on board destination basis, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contract is effective through June 30, 2027, with payment due upon receipt of invoice and contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.