IDOC-ROB-Fresh Produce-JM

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections awarded a produce supply contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a vendor located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, through Robinson Correctional Center. The contract, issued as an Open Market Small Purchase procurement on April 2, 2026, carries a total contract value of $2,516.75 with a performance period of five days, concluding on April 7, 2026. The procurement was conducted via competitive sealed bid through the BidBuy electronic submission platform, with delivery scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, by 2:30 PM.

The contract encompasses the delivery of fresh produce commodities to Robinson Correctional Center, including thirteen line items such as apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, green peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes in quantities specified for institutional food service operations. All pricing is quoted on a net basis including shipping and handling charges, delivered Free on Board to the institution, and must comply with State Purchasing Division Specifications No. S-369-10. The successful bidder is responsible for arranging required United States Department of Agriculture grading inspections at least twenty-four hours prior to delivery and ensuring compliance with applicable Illinois prevailing wage and insurance requirements established under the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office Standard Terms and Conditions.