IDOC-ROB-Fresh Produce-JM

Cusumano & Sons Inc was awarded a small purchase contract (Number 26-426DOC-ROBIN-P-85726) by the Robinson Correctional Center in Illinois for a weekly produce procurement. The contract, valued at $2,488.60, covers the delivery of various produce items including Sweet Potatoes, Commercial Russet Potatoes, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Lettuce, Celery, Carrots, Cabbage, Oranges, Bananas, and Apples. The contract period is from August 28, 2025, to September 2, 2025, with a specific delivery requirement of Tuesday after bid opening and no deliveries accepted after 2:30 pm.

The procurement was conducted through the State of Illinois' standard contracting process, utilizing the Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2). The bid was submitted through the BidBuy procurement platform, with requirements for vendors to indicate whether produce items were grown, processed, or packaged in Illinois, and ensure compliance with USDA grading and size specifications. The contract was signed by Lance Cusumano, Manager of Cusumano and Sons, Inc., and Chad Jennings, Warden of the Robinson Correctional Center, representing a localized supply chain solution for the correctional facility's food service needs.