IDOC-ROB-Fresh Produce-JM

The State of Illinois, through Robinson Correctional Center, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc. for the provision of fresh produce items. The contract, valued at $2,788.85, was executed on April 22, 2026, with a completion date of April 28, 2026. Cusumano & Sons Inc., headquartered at 826 Harrison Street, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was selected as the prime contractor following a competitive bidding process. The place of performance is Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois, where the produce was to be delivered no later than 2:30 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

The procurement encompasses a weekly produce order consisting of 14 line items, including apples (15 boxes), bananas (10 boxes), cabbage (8 bags/boxes), carrots (1 bag/box), celery (1 box), lettuce (20 boxes), onions (200 pounds), green peppers (5 boxes), potatoes (13 boxes), tomatoes (4 boxes), cucumbers (4 boxes), and sweet potatoes. All pricing is inclusive of shipping and handling on a Free On Board basis delivered to the institution. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish comprehensive compliance requirements including insurance coverage, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, and a minimum twelve-month warranty on all supplies.