Fresh produce - for delivery 07/29/26

Cusumano & Sons Inc, a produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) by the State of Illinois Department of Corrections, Pinckneyville Correctional Center, for the supply of fresh produce. The contract, designated as Open Market Small Purchase 27-426DOC-MURPH-P-99855, was executed on July 27, 2026, with a contract value of $281 and a performance period extending from the award date through June 30, 2027. The agreement covers delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables including bananas, apples, celery, onions, bell peppers, cabbage, potatoes (both red and baking varieties), and pre-tossed salad in specified quantities at fixed unit prices ranging from $0.32 to $26.95 per unit.

Under the terms of the agreement, Cusumano & Sons Inc is responsible for Free on Board (F.O.B.) destination delivery, with all transportation and handling costs included in the unit pricing. Deliveries are scheduled for Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center location. The procurement was conducted as a small purchase utilizing Fiscal Year 2027 funding, with no financing or subcontractors involved in the performance of the contract.