IDOC-law-weekly fresh produce-as

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections, is procuring fresh produce for the Lawrence Correctional Center located in Lasalle County, Lee Center CDP. The procurement is in the form of a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 for a term beginning upon signature and ending on June 30, 2024. The requested items include 12 cases of tossed salad, 50 pounds of carrots, 5 cases of celery, 200 pounds of onions, 400 pounds of green cabbage, and 20 cases of apples. Bids are due by 12:00 p.m. CST on February 15, 2024 and must be submitted through the BidBuy system. The vendor must deliver all items on February 20, 2024 by 2:00 p.m. to the Lawrence Correctional Center. Pricing must be in accordance with the specified unit of measure, and the agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part.

The contract may be partially or totally funded with Federal funds. The vendor must maintain required insurance coverage naming the State as an additional insured. The contract is subject to the laws and rules of the State of Illinois, and any disputes must be filed with the Illinois Court of Claims. The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value is under $50,000.