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The state and local contract opportunity posted by the state of Illinois is for the procurement of weekly fresh produce for the Lawrence Correctional Center. The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids for a variety of produce items including potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, salad, tomatoes, apples, oranges, and bananas. The bid requires that all produce meet U.S. #1 grade standards and specifies sizing and packaging requirements. Bids are due by noon on Thursday, July 13, 2023, with delivery scheduled for either Tuesday, July 18, 2023 or Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The contract will be awarded as a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 with a term from upon signature to June 30, 2024.

The contract opportunity does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there is no information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value is under $50,000, but the specific award amount is not disclosed in the available documentation.