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Cicero Manufacturing & Supply Company, Inc. was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract (26-426DOC-SHAWN-P-89297) by the Shawnee Correctional Center in Illinois for the procurement of beard protectors/covers. The contract, valued at $930, covers the supply of 20,000 white-colored beard covers intended for use by individuals in custody working in the correctional facility's kitchen. The contract was awarded on November 21, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2026.

The procurement documents indicate the beard protectors will be purchased in quantities of 1,000 per case, with a total of 20,000 covers to be supplied. The Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) establishes the terms for this specific safety equipment purchase, with an initial order of 30 CV units priced at $11.00 per unit. The contract appears to be structured to support the safety and hygiene protocols of food service operations within the Shawnee Correctional Center, ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment is available for incarcerated workers in the kitchen environment.