MUR FRESH PRODUCE - FOR DELIVERY 06/17/26 mb

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a produce vendor located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the supply of fresh produce to Pickneyville Correctional Center in Pickneyville, Illinois. The contract, issued under open market small purchase procedures, is valued at $436 and became effective on June 11, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The agreement was executed through the Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry organization and represents a one-time purchase action requiring Inmate Program Group (IPG) certifications.

The deliverables consist of fresh produce items including apples, bananas, bell peppers, cabbage, celery, onions, baking potatoes, red potatoes, and pre-tossed salad. All pricing is delivered Free on Board (F.O.B.) destination, inclusive of transportation and handling charges, with unit prices ranging from $0.25 per pound for red potatoes to $32.95 per case for pre-tossed salad. Deliveries are scheduled for Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contract is funded through Fiscal Year 2026 state appropriations, and no subcontractors are utilized on this procurement.