Fresh Produce

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections, Robinson Correctional Center awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a produce vendor located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the provision of fresh produce items. The contract, identified as 26-426DOC-ROBIN-P-97970, was awarded on June 11, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, and a total contract value of $1,977.30. The place of performance and delivery is Robinson Correctional Center, located at 13423 E 1150th Avenue, Robinson, Illinois 62454. The contract was funded from the correctional facility's fiscal year 2026 operating budget (Account Code: 0001-42684-1300-0000).

The procurement solicited competitive bids for 14 produce line items including apples, bananas, oranges, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers, with quantities and specifications established through the Robinson Correctional Center's purchasing request. All pricing was quoted on a net basis, Free on Board at the institution, inclusive of shipping and handling charges. The contract was structured as a Basic Ordering Agreement authorizing weekly produce orders, with delivery required within one week of bid opening and no produce deliveries accepted after 2:30 p.m. on the scheduled delivery date. Award was made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specification requirements established under State of Illinois Purchasing Division Specifications No. S-369-10.