Fresh Produce

The State of Illinois, through Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois, awarded a small purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc. for the procurement of fresh produce and vegetables. The contract, designated as Open Market Small Purchase 27-426DOC-ROBIN-P-103363, was executed on October 8, 2026, with a contract amount of $2,791.10 and a completion date of October 31, 2026. The procured items include fresh vegetables classified under the NIGP category of Fresh Vegetables and encompass specific produce categories including bunching onions, cauliflowers, chards, eggplants, and kohlrabi, among other items identified in the underlying request for quotation.

The contract was awarded to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, through a competitive bidding process conducted via the BidBuy procurement system. Delivery of the produce was scheduled for October 13, 2026, with strict adherence to Robinson Correctional Center's receiving requirements and the State's Purchasing Division Specifications (No. S-369-10). All items were required to meet specified grading and quality standards, with pricing quoted on a net, free-on-board basis inclusive of shipping and handling charges. The contract was funded through fiscal year 2027 general account allocations at Robinson Correctional Center.