Fresh Produce

The State of Illinois awarded a Small Purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a vendor located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the provision of produce items to Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois. The contract, designated 27-426DOC-ROBIN-P-100153 with reference number 27ROB0080/R331459, was awarded on July 30, 2026, with a total contract value of $1,773.65. The period of performance spans from the award date through August 4, 2026, with delivery required on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, no later than 2:30 PM. The vendor contact is Lance Cusumano (618-244-0198), and the state agency representative is Warden Chad Jennings of Robinson Correctional Center.

The contract encompasses a competitive solicitation for fourteen produce line items, including apples, bananas, oranges, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers, with quantities varying by item. All pricing is net free on board (F.O.B.) the institution and includes shipping and handling charges. The procurement was conducted using the Open Market Small Purchase method through the BidBuy electronic platform, with award made on a low total bid basis. The contract is classified under Appropriation Account Code 0001-42684-1300-0000 and funded through the State of Illinois fiscal year 2027 budget, with no subcontractors involved in performance.