Fresh prodce - for delivery 7/29/26

The Illinois Department of Corrections at Pinckneyville Correctional Center awarded a small purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a fresh produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the delivery of fresh produce items. The contract, valued at $6,231.20, was executed on July 21, 2026, and is effective through June 30, 2027. The procurement was conducted through an open market small purchase process utilizing fiscal year 2027 state funding, with award notification issued on July 23, 2026. Cusumano & Sons Inc. is responsible for F.O.B. destination delivery of all items, with transportation and handling costs included in the contract price.

The contract encompasses the supply of fresh produce including apples, bananas, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, oranges, pears, potatoes, and pre-tossed salad in various quantities and package sizes. Deliveries are to be made to the Pinckneyville Correctional Center facility Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The vendor pricing is structured on a per-unit basis, with line item quantities ranging from minimal orders (two units of bananas) to bulk quantities (900 units of cabbage), and unit prices ranging from $0.30 to $38.95 depending on the specific produce item and package specification.