Fresh prodce - for delivery 8/12/26

The State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, awarded a small purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the supply of fresh produce to the Pinckneyville Correctional Center. The contract, valued at $5,104.40, was executed on August 7, 2026, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. Deliveries are to be made to the Pinckneyville Correctional Center facility on a one-time basis, with the vendor responsible for F.O.B. destination delivery during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays).

The contract encompasses ten line items of fresh produce, including apples (72 cases at $26.95 per case), pears (44 cases at $37.95 per case), oranges (2 cases at $31.25 per case), and bulk quantities of vegetables including cabbage (900 units at $0.315 per unit), red potatoes (900 units at $0.29 per unit), onions (50 units at $0.56 per unit), celery (10 units at $0.81 per unit), green bell peppers (10 units at $0.56 per unit), carrots (10 units at $0.55 per unit), and bananas (2 units at $0.42 per unit). All transportation and handling costs are included in the unit pricing structure.