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The state and local contract opportunity is for the purchase and delivery of produce and fruit items to the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) facility in Kewanee, Illinois. The requested items include a variety of fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, oranges, cabbage, carrots, onions, and peppers, with quantities ranging from 2 bushels to 50 pounds. The successful vendor must deliver the goods to the Kewanee facility between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and weekends, on May 17, 2022. The pricing terms require the vendor to provide net pricing after any applicable discounts, and the agency reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part. The vendor must be compliant with various state certifications and must adhere to COVID-19 protocols, including vaccination or testing requirements for extended contact with staff or individuals in custody.

The contract opportunity is designated as a Small Purchase by the Illinois Department of Corrections, which allows for a simplified procurement process. No additional details are provided regarding set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations that can respond, or the presence of any incumbent vendors. The total budget or award value for the contract is not specified in the available documents.