Fresh produce - for delivery 09/09/26

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the delivery of fresh produce to Pinckneyville Correctional Center. The contract, designated as Open Market Small Purchase 27-426DOC-MURPH-P-101794, was executed on September 1, 2026, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The total contract value is $2,262.55, with delivery scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, on a Free on Board (F.O.B.) destination basis.

The contract encompasses the supply of fresh produce items to support food service operations at the correctional facility, including fresh apples, bananas, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, pears, potatoes (both baking and red varieties), and pre-tossed salad. Unit pricing ranges from $0.29 to $27.95 per case or pound, depending on the item and quantity ordered. The contractor assumes all transportation and handling costs as part of the delivery obligation, and no subcontractors or external financing are utilized under this fiscal year 2027 procurement.