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The State of Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to procure weekly fresh produce for the Lawrence Correctional Center. The procurement includes 10 items such as salad, carrots, potatoes, celery, oranges, bananas, green peppers, onions, apples, and pears, with estimated quantities ranging from 3 to 300 units. Bids are due by June 15, 2023 and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy platform. The vendor is required to deliver all requested items on June 20, 2023 by 2:00 pm. The contract term is from the date of signatures through June 30, 2023, and the pricing must be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling costs included. The state reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, and the vendor must comply with the state's COVID-19 protocols, including mandatory vaccination or testing requirements for extended contact with staff or individuals in custody.

The state has not specified any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The state has also not indicated a possible award value or budget range for this procurement.