IDOC-ROB-Fresh Produce-JM

Cusumano & Sons Inc was awarded a small purchase contract by the Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois for produce procurement. The contract, identified as 26-426DOC-ROBIN-P-89002, has a total contract value of $2,071.10 and covers a brief performance period from November 13, 2025 to November 18, 2025. The procurement involves the delivery of various produce items to the correctional facility, including 10 boxes of apples, 10 boxes of bananas, 8 bags/boxes of cabbage, 1 bag/box of carrots, 1 box of celery, 20 boxes of lettuce, 350 pounds of onions, 6 boxes of green peppers, 13 boxes of potatoes, 3 boxes of tomatoes, and 5 boxes of cucumbers.

The contract was executed through the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services and processed via the BidBuy electronic procurement platform. The solicitation required vendors to submit comprehensive bids for all listed produce items, with delivery mandated by 2:30 PM on the Tuesday following the bid opening. Bidders were required to indicate the origin of produce items and were responsible for USDA grading costs and pre-delivery inspections. The procurement follows standard Illinois state contract terms, including provisions for payment, performance standards, and compliance with state procurement regulations.