Fresh Produce- Opens 9/10 for Delivery 9/15

Shawnee Correctional Center, an Illinois Department of Corrections facility, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc. on September 11, 2026, for the delivery of fresh produce and perishable food items. The contract, valued at $5,124.80, encompasses fourteen line items including fruits, vegetables, and prepared salad mixes such as apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, green peppers, tomatoes, and cole slaw mix. Quantities vary significantly across items, ranging from single units to 600 units depending on the product type. The contract period extends from the award date through June 30, 2027, with delivery scheduled for September 15, 2026.

The procurement was conducted as a small purchase under open market procedures, which permits competitive solicitation of vendors for goods below established thresholds. The attached Basic Ordering Agreement establishes unit pricing for the produce items, with individual unit prices ranging from $0.28 to $33.95. As the contracting organization, Shawnee Correctional Center will be the place of performance and recipient of the deliverables. This contract represents a routine food service procurement typical of institutional purchasing by correctional facilities to support inmate nutrition and facility operations.