MUR FRESH PRODUCE - FOR DELIVERY 11/5/25 mb

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Murphysboro Life Skills Re-entry Center located in Pinckneyville, has awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to Cusumano & Sons Inc of Mt. Vernon, Illinois for the procurement of fresh produce. The contract, valued at $463, covers a one-time purchase of various produce items including 113-count apples, ripe bananas, green bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, red potatoes, pre-tossed salad, and baking potatoes. The total BOA amount is $963.15, with unit prices ranging from $0.41 per pound for bananas to $99.75 per case for apples.

The contract is effective upon signature and will remain in force through June 30, 2026, utilizing small purchase source selection methods with fiscal year 2026 funding. Delivery terms stipulate F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling costs included, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The procurement was conducted through the Illinois Procurement Gateway, with bid submissions due by October 30, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., and managed by Michele Bird at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center.