Fresh prodce - for delivery 8/5/26

Cusumano & Sons Inc., located at 826 Harrison Street in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was awarded an open market small purchase contract by the Illinois Department of Corrections' Pinckneyville Correctional Center on July 30, 2026. The contract, valued at $6,159.20, covers the procurement and delivery of fresh produce to support the correctional facility's food service operations. The period of performance extends from the award date through June 30, 2027.

The contract encompasses fourteen distinct produce line items, including fresh fruits (apples, bananas, oranges, and pears) and fresh vegetables (bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, and red potatoes). Delivery to the facility located at 5835 State Route 154 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, is required Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with all transportation and handling costs included in the quoted prices on a free on board destination basis. The contract was executed utilizing the Illinois Procurement Gateway certification process and is funded through fiscal year 2027 state agency appropriations.