Contract Summary

This is a State of Illinois Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 between the State of Illinois, Department of Corrections (specifically Lincoln Correctional Center) and Ron's Produce Co., Inc., a produce vendor located in Taylorville, Illinois. The contract was awarded through small purchase procurement methods and is effective from September 14, 2026 through September 18, 2026, with delivery required by September 22, 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contracting officer for the State is Michael Kubat at Lincoln Correctional Center, and the vendor contact is Mike Nation, President of Ron's Produce Co., Inc.

The agreement covers the purchase of fresh produce and vegetables including cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, head lettuce, yellow onions, peppers, potatoes, apples, bananas, and oranges in quantities ranging from 2 to 1,500 units depending on the item. Pricing is established on a per-unit basis, with items priced per pound or per case as specified. The total contract value is $2,935.25, payable upon receipt. The contract is funded through fiscal year 2027 State funds under appropriation code 001-426-75-1300-0100. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the facility's warehouse receiving dock, and all produce deliveries must be accepted Monday through Friday, with no deliveries on Wednesdays or holidays. The vendor is responsible for all transportation and handling costs included in the quoted prices.