IDOC-ROB-Fresh Produce-JM

Robinson Correctional Center, located in Robinson, Illinois, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the delivery of fresh produce items. The contract, designated 26-426DOC-ROBIN-P-95676 with a total value of $3,074.05, was executed on April 30, 2026, with a completion date of May 5, 2026. The contract covers the procurement of thirteen produce line items including apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, green peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers in specified quantities and grades. All items were required to comply with the Purchasing Division Specifications (No. S-369-10) and applicable United States Department of Agriculture grading requirements.

Delivery of the produce order was scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a strict cutoff time of 2:30 PM, and pricing was quoted on a net basis, free on board the institution, inclusive of shipping and handling charges. The award was made based on the lowest total bid price submitted through the BidBuy electronic submission system, with bids due by 10:00 AM on April 30, 2026. The contract was executed under the State of Illinois Basic Ordering Agreement framework and was charged to Fiscal Year 2026 state funding sources, with Robinson Correctional Center serving as both the billing and shipping address.