IDOC-law-weekly fresh produce-as

This state and local contract opportunity, posted by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the Lawrence Correctional Center in Lake County, Lee Center CDP, is for the procurement of weekly fresh produce items. The agency is seeking bids for a variety of produce, including salads, carrots, celery, onions, cabbage, green peppers, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, apples, oranges, bananas, and pears. The successful vendor will be required to deliver the requested produce items on December 5, 2023 or December 6, 2023. The bid is due by 12:00 p.m. CST on November 30, 2023, and must be submitted through the state's BidBuy procurement system. Pricing must be provided on a unit basis, with all transportation and handling included, and the agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part.

The contract will be issued as a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000, with a term from the date of signature through June 30, 2024. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total award value is not specified, but the BOA has a maximum value of $50,000. Vendors must comply with various state-required certifications and disclosures, as well as provisions related to COVID-19 protections, assignment, subcontracting, audits, confidentiality, and other standard contractual terms.