Fresh Produce Del 9/21/26

The State of Illinois awarded a one-time open market small purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the procurement of fresh produce destined for Big Muddy River Correctional Center. The contract, executed on September 14, 2026, with a total value of $4,298.50, encompasses delivery of assorted produce items including apples (20 units at $26.95 each), oranges (30 units at $32.95 each), celery (4 crates at $31.50 each), green peppers (200 units at $0.52 each), Spanish onions (200 units at $0.54 each), bananas (1 unit at $0.425), russet potatoes (4 units at $0.24 each), and green cabbage (2 units at $0.275 each). The contractor is responsible for F.O.B. destination delivery with all transportation and handling costs included.

Performance under this contract commenced September 21, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027, though all items were required for delivery within 60 days of contract execution unless otherwise agreed upon. Delivery is restricted to weekday hours between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contract is funded through Illinois Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations under account code 001-426-52-1300-001 with expenditure object code 1360. No subcontractors were utilized in the performance of this procurement.