Cook's Knife Leashes

The State of Illinois, through the Shawnee Correctional Center located in Vienna, Illinois, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Cook's Direct Inc. for kitchen equipment accessories. The contract, executed on September 9, 2026, encompasses the procurement of six 30-inch clear knife leashes manufactured by Cook's Brand at $8.99 per unit, with shipping services included at $21.50. The total contract value is $75.44, with performance extending through June 30, 2027. Cook's Direct, represented by Joseph Kent and based in Woodridge, Illinois, is responsible for delivery to the facility's warehouse receiving dock at the Vienna correctional center location.

The Basic Ordering Agreement establishes standard State of Illinois terms and conditions for this goods procurement, including compliance with prevailing wage requirements, maintenance of general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and aggregate insurance of $2,000,000, and three-year record retention obligations. All applicable federal, state, and local laws govern performance under the contract. The vendor-quoted pricing applies exclusively to this agreement, with payment terms specified as net 30 days. This procurement represents a routine institutional supply acquisition for correctional facility operations.