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 order. The contract, valued at $2,398.30, covers the period from October 23, 2025, to October 28, 2025, and involves the procurement of various fresh produce items. The order includes 15 boxes of U.S. #1 Apples (113 Count), 10 boxes of Bananas, 8 bags of Green U.S. Cabbage, 1 box of Carrots, 1 box of Celery, 20 boxes of Chopped/Packaged Lettuce, 300 pounds of Yellow Onions, 6 boxes of Green Peppers, 13 boxes of U.S. #1 Potatoes, 3 boxes of Tomatoes, and 5 boxes of Cucumbers.

The contract was solicited through the BidBuy platform, with a bid submission deadline of 10:00 AM on October 23, 2025, and a specified delivery date of October 28, 2025. The procurement adheres to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes comprehensive contractual guidelines for vendors. The bid requires vendors to indicate whether items were grown, processed, or packaged in Illinois, and compliance with USDA grading requirements. The award was made based on the lowest total bid, with all prices F.O.B. to the institution and including shipping and handling charges.