Fresh Produce

The State of Illinois, through the Robinson Correctional Center, awarded a contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the supply of fresh vegetables. The contract, designated as Open Market Small Purchase 27-426DOC-ROBIN-P-101495, was executed on August 27, 2026, with a contract value of $1,733.45. Performance was required to be completed by September 1, 2026, with delivery to the Robinson Correctional Center facility located at 13423 E 1150th Avenue in Robinson, Illinois. The procurement was conducted through a small purchase source selection method, with award made to the lowest responsive bidder.

The goods procured under this agreement comprise fresh produce items classified under the Fresh Vegetables category (NIGP Code 39084), including artichokes, cabbages, chicories, chives, and cresses, along with additional items specified in the Request for Quotation such as apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers. All produce items were required to comply with Purchasing Division Specifications No. S-369-10 and applicable United States Department of Agriculture grading standards. The contract was funded through Fiscal Year 2027 state appropriations and included a notation regarding the vendor's compliance status with Illinois procurement preferences for goods grown, processed, or packaged within the state.