Fresh Produce

The State of Illinois, Department of Corrections awarded a contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a vendor located at 826 Harrison Street in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the supply of fresh produce to Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois. This open market small purchase contract, designated as Reference Number 27-426DOC-ROBIN-P-102420 (BOA Reference R338878), was executed on September 18, 2026, with a contract value of $1,725.10 and a performance period from September 18, 2026, to September 25, 2026. The procurement was conducted through a competitive Request for Quotation process using the BidBuy procurement system, with award made to the lowest responsive bidder.

The contract covers the delivery of fresh produce items meeting specified United States grade requirements, including apples, bananas, oranges, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers, with quantities and specifications detailed in the Request for Quotation. Delivery was required on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with a firm cutoff time of 2:30 p.m., and all pricing was quoted on a net, free on board institution basis, inclusive of shipping and handling charges. The contract incorporates the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, Version 23.2, and is funded through Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations.