DOC-law-weekly fresh produce-as

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to procure weekly fresh produce for the Lawrence Correctional Center. The specific items requested include a variety of fruits and vegetables such as oranges, celery, salad mix, onions, carrots, green peppers, and apples. The quantities range from 2 to 500 units, with a required delivery date of May 10, 2022 by 2:00 pm. Bids must be submitted through the BidBuy system by 12:00 pm CST on May 5, 2022. The contract term runs from the date of signature through June 30, 2022. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and submit the required certifications, including compliance with civil rights laws, lack of delinquency on educational loans, authorization to do business in Illinois, and adherence to drug-free workplace requirements. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid provides unit pricing and quantity information, but does not specify an award value or budget range.