Fresh produce - for delivery 08/12/26

Cusumano & Sons Inc., a fresh produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) by the State of Illinois Department of Corrections, Pickneyville Correctional Center, under the open market small purchase procurement method. The contract, executed on August 6, 2026, has a total value of $287.30 and extends through June 30, 2027. The awarded contractor will deliver fresh produce items to support operations at Pickneyville Correctional Center, with all transportation costs included under a Free on Board (FOB) destination delivery arrangement scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

The line items under this contract consist of fresh produce commodities, including fresh apples (4 cases), bananas (150 units), bell peppers (10 units), cabbage (100 units), celery (10 units), onions (25 units), baking potatoes (1 case), and red potatoes (100 units). All deliveries are to be made to Pickneyville Correctional Center in Illinois. This one-time payment procurement is funded through fiscal year 2027 appropriations and involves no subcontractor arrangements. Michele Bird serves as the state contact, with Lance Cusumano representing the vendor.