DOC-law-weekly fresh produce-as

The State of Illinois, specifically the Department of Corrections at the Lawrence Correctional Center, is seeking bids for the procurement of weekly fresh produce. The contract term is from the date of signature through June 30, 2024, with the first scheduled delivery on July 25, 2023. The agency is requesting bids for a variety of produce items, including salad, carrots, potatoes, celery, oranges, green peppers, onions, apples, and pears, with a total quantity of 832 units. Bids are due by 12:00 p.m. CST on July 20, 2023 and must be submitted through the BidBuy system. The vendor will be responsible for shipping and delivery to the agency's warehouse receiving dock, adhering to COVID-19 protocols. Payment terms include the State Prompt Payment Act, a Minority Contractor Initiative fee, and requirements for prevailing wage, federal funding disclosures, and prompt invoicing.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range is not specified in the available documentation.