DOC-law-weekly fresh produce-as

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Corrections to procure weekly fresh produce items for the Lawrence Correctional Center. The procurement is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 and includes a variety of produce items such as oranges, salad mix, onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, and cabbage. The requested quantities and specifications for each item are provided. Bids are due by 12:00 p.m. CST on November 17, 2022, and the requested delivery date is November 22, 2022 no later than 2:00 p.m. The contract term is from the date of signature through June 30, 2023. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination with all transportation and handling costs included, and the agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. Vendors must adhere to COVID-19 protections, including vaccination and testing requirements for those with extended contact in the facility, and submit the appropriate certification forms. The contract is subject to Illinois procurement laws and regulations.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is not specified, but the BOA is under $50,000.