Fresh produce

The Illinois Department of Corrections is requesting quotes for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center under a one-year contract, with quotes due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contract carries a small business set-aside designation.

The scope calls for bi-weekly deliveries of specified produce — yellow or white onions (50 lb. bags), green bell peppers (35–45 lbs per case), cucumbers, cabbage, bag lettuce with minimum 2-week expiration from receipt, apples, oranges, tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, garlic, celery, green onions, and cilantro — all meeting USDA criteria and delivered fresh, firm, and free of blemishes or damage. The vendor is responsible for replacing damaged or rotten items at no cost to the facility. Deliveries occur twice per month on mutually agreed-upon days and times. All pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, with the vendor bearing transportation and handling costs. The State will issue purchase orders one week prior to each delivery.

A maximum contract amount will be entered by the State prior to execution; no estimated value is stated. Payment is processed through itemized invoices submitted to the Joliet Treatment Center business office, with reconciliation required by the dietary manager and voucher clerk. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Illinois law for food services, requiring vendor certification of compliance with prevailing wage rates in Cook County. Quote prices must remain firm for 120 days from opening.

The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence), auto liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence), and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. All security protocols at Joliet Treatment Center apply, including vehicle clearing at the front gate. The contract is contingent upon appropriation availability and may be terminated by the State with thirty days' notice for convenience or immediately for cause. A pre-bid conference or site visit is optional and non-mandatory.