Fresh Produce- Opens 8/6 for Delivery 8/11

The State of Illinois, through the Shawnee Correctional Center located in Vienna, Illinois, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the supply of fresh produce and food items. The contract, valued at $5,109.00, was executed on August 6, 2026, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The Blank Order Agreement (Contract #27-426DOC-R-332634) was signed by Lance Cusumano, Manager, on behalf of the vendor and Brandon Anthony, Warden, on behalf of the state agency on June 8, 2026.

The contract encompasses delivery of fresh produce items to Shawnee Correctional Center's warehouse receiving dock, with all transportation costs borne by the vendor on a free on board (F.O.B.) basis. Deliverables include ten produce line items: apples (85 cases), bananas (20 cases), cabbage (350 pounds), carrots (600 pounds), Spanish onions (150 pounds), cucumbers (2 cases), cauliflower (15 cases), celery (1 case), green peppers (4 cases), and tomatoes (4 cases), with an additional line item for coleslaw mix (15 units). All items were required to be delivered by Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during standard business hours, Monday through Friday.