IDOC-law-weekly fresh produce-as

The State of Illinois is seeking to procure fresh produce items for the Lawrence Correctional Center located in Lasalle County, Lee Center CDP. The procurement is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 with a term from the date of signature through June 30, 2024. The required produce items include salad, carrots, celery, oranges, onions, apples, pears, and cabbage, which must be delivered on September 26, 2023 by 2:00 p.m. Bids are due by 12:00 p.m. CST on September 21, 2023 and must be submitted through the BidBuy system. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. The vendor must adhere to the state's COVID-19 protocols, including vaccination or testing requirements for extended contact with staff or individuals in custody. Payment terms are in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the vendor may be subject to a $15 fee for the Minority Contractor Initiative.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the solicitation does not provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.