Weekly Fresh Produce

Cusumano & Sons Inc (V00003399) has been awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by Lawrence Correctional Center in Illinois, effective August 13, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The contract, identified as 27-426DOC-LAWRE-P-100815, carries a total value of $1,487.75 and encompasses the procurement of fresh produce items for institutional food service operations. The deliverables consist of seven distinct produce line items sourced through standard government specifications, including vegetables such as green cabbage (350 units at $0.29 each), yellow onions (250 units at $0.515 each), potatoes (10 cases at $12.95 each), carrots (50 units at $0.395 each), and celery (5 units at $37.95 each), along with fruits including oranges (10 units at $36.95 each) and apples (20 units at $27.45 each).

The contract represents a routine commodity procurement for the Lawrence Correctional Center's institutional food service requirements. All items specified meet United States Department of Agriculture grade standards and are documented with specific produce specification codes. The relatively modest contract value and small purchase classification indicate a standard operational supply agreement typical of institutional facility management. Performance is scheduled across a ten-month period ending June 30, 2027.