IDOC-ROB-Fresh Produce-SH

Robinson Correctional Center, located in Crawford County, Illinois, awarded a produce procurement contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The contract (Number 26ROB0145/R281683) is a small purchase Open Market procurement with a total contract value of $2,473.80, executing from August 14, 2025, through August 19, 2025. The contract covers a weekly produce order comprising various fresh agricultural products, including apples, bananas, oranges, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

The procurement follows Illinois State Purchasing Division Specifications (No. S-369-10) and requires USDA-graded produce delivered F.O.B. to the correctional facility. Vendors were mandated to provide unit pricing for each produce item, with quantities ranging from 0 to 20 units, and were required to specify whether items were grown, processed, or packaged within Illinois. The contract represents a standard institutional food service procurement, with delivery constraints including a specific delivery window not later than 2:30 pm on the Tuesday following bid opening, ensuring fresh produce supply for the correctional center's dietary requirements.