MUR FRESH PRODUCE - FOR DELIVERY 8/13/25 mb

The State of Illinois, through the Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry (MURPHYSBOROLSRE426) at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center, has awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to Cusumano & Sons Inc, located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The contract, valued at $418, covers the procurement of fresh produce for the correctional facility, with specific line items including 113 apples, ripe bananas, cabbage, red potatoes, baking potatoes (90 count), and pre-tossed salad. The contract period spans from the award date of August 7, 2025, to completion on August 15, 2025, with the BOA remaining valid through June 30, 2026.

Delivery terms are established as F.O.B. destination, with transportation and handling costs included, and deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., excluding state holidays. The procurement is classified as an Open Market Small Purchase, utilizing Illinois Procurement Gateway Certifications and funded through the state's fiscal year 2026 budget. The contract involves a one-time purchase cycle, with Michele Bird serving as the state agency contact and Lance Cusumano representing the prime contractor, Cusumano & Sons Inc.