Fresh Produce- Opens 8/13 for Delivery 8/18

Cusumano & Sons Inc, a vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services on behalf of Shawnee Correctional Center. The contract, valued at $5,020.45, was executed on August 13, 2026, with a period of performance extending through June 30, 2027. This open market small purchase acquisition establishes terms and conditions for the supply of fresh produce and food items to support facility operations.

The contract encompasses thirteen distinct produce line items, including apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, celery, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, and coleslaw mix. Unit pricing ranges from $0.255 per pound for potatoes to $38.95 per case for celery. Initial delivery was scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to Shawnee Correctional Center's warehouse receiving dock, with all deliveries required Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., excluding holidays and weekends. The vendor is responsible for all transportation and handling costs on a free-on-board destination basis, with payment due upon receipt of goods.