IDOC-ROB-Fresh Produce-JM

Cusumano & Sons Inc was awarded a small purchase contract by the Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois, for a weekly produce procurement valued at $2,334.70. The contract, identified as 26-426DOC-ROBIN-P-86631, covers the delivery of various fresh produce items including apples, bananas, oranges, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes. The procurement is specific to the Illinois Department of Corrections and was processed through the BidBuy procurement platform.

The contract period of performance is from September 18, 2025, to September 23, 2025, with a specific delivery requirement of Tuesday following the bid opening and a strict delivery cutoff time of 2:30 PM. The solicitation required vendors to specify the origin of produce items, with a preference for Illinois-grown products. The contract was awarded based on the lowest total bid, with potential USDA grading requirements and inspection costs to be borne by the successful bidder. The procurement is funded through the state's fiscal year 2026 budget and follows the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions.