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The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking bids for the procurement of weekly fresh produce items for the Lawrence Correctional Center's Dietary department. The requested produce includes a variety of items such as potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, cucumbers, peppers, onions, salad, tomatoes, apples, oranges, bananas, and pears. Bidders must submit their quotes by 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 23, 2023 for delivery on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 or Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The vendor will be responsible for shipping and delivering the produce to the agency's warehouse receiving dock, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding state holidays. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, and any produce not meeting the specified requirements will be returned within 48 hours.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current contracting environment and any incumbent vendors are not mentioned in the provided information. The total award value or budget range for this contract is also not specified. The agency may also implement COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements that exceed the state's executive orders for vendors and volunteers entering the correctional facility.