IDOC-law-weekly fresh produce-as

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) at the Lawrence Correctional Center, is seeking bids for the procurement of weekly fresh produce for the facility's dietary needs. The contract term is from October 3, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with bids due by 12:00 p.m. CST on September 28, 2023. The awarded vendor will be required to deliver the produce, which includes items such as salad, carrots, celery, oranges, onions, apples, pears, cabbage, and potatoes, to the facility's warehouse receiving dock on October 3, 2023, no later than 2:00 p.m. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Pricing must be FOB Destination with all transportation and handling included and paid by the contractor.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. The contract is funded by the State of Illinois, and the vendor must adhere to COVID-19 protection requirements as mandated by the Governor's Executive Orders. The State does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify a budget range for the contract.