IDOC-ROB-Fresh Produce-JM

The Illinois state government, specifically the Robinson Correctional Center in Crawford County, awarded a small purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc. of Mt. Vernon, Illinois for a weekly produce order. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-ROBIN-P-87282, has a total value of $2,159.45 and covers a performance period from October 2, 2025 to October 7, 2025.

The procurement involves the delivery of various produce items including apples, bananas, oranges, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes to the correctional facility. The contract requires the vendor to provide produce items with quantities ranging from 0-20 units, with delivery strictly mandated to occur no later than 2:30 pm on the Tuesday following bid opening. The contract was processed through the state's BidBuy platform and adheres to Illinois procurement guidelines, with the vendor required to specify the origin of produce items and meet potential United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grading requirements.