Fresh Produce

Cusumano & Sons Inc was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by Robinson Correctional Center, a state correctional facility located in Robinson, Illinois, for the procurement and delivery of fresh produce items. The contract was awarded on June 4, 2026, with a completion date of June 9, 2026, for a total contract value of $2,627.95. The scope of work encompasses the supply of specified quantities of produce including apples, bananas, green cabbage, carrots, celery, head lettuce, yellow onions, green peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers, among other items. All quoted pricing was to be net of applicable discounts, inclusive of shipping and handling charges, and delivered on a Free on Board basis to the institution.

The delivery performance was constrained to a five-day performance period, with all produce required to be received by 2:30 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following the bid opening on June 4, 2026. Award determination was made on the basis of lowest total bid price in accordance with Illinois Purchasing Division Specifications (No. S-369-10). The contract documents required bidders to indicate whether items were grown, processed, or packaged within Illinois as part of the procurement evaluation criteria. Place of performance was Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois.