Fresh Produce- Opens 9/17 for Delivery 9/22

Cusumano & Sons Inc, a vendor based in Myrtle Hills, Illinois, was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the State of Illinois Department of Corrections through Shawnee Correctional Center on September 18, 2026. The contract, valued at $5,468.70, runs through June 30, 2027, and encompasses the supply of fresh produce and related food items for institutional use. The line items include fourteen distinct produce categories: apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, celery, tomatoes, green peppers, broccoli, potatoes, and coleslaw mix, with quantities ranging from 1 to 600 units depending on the item type. Delivery was scheduled for September 22, 2026.

The Basic Ordering Agreement establishes the contractual framework for these supply deliveries with standard State of Illinois terms and conditions, including insurance requirements of $1,000,000 general liability coverage and $1,000,000 auto liability coverage. The vendor is classified as an independent contractor and subject to compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. The contract includes provisions for termination for cause or convenience with thirty days' notice. Performance of this contract occurs at Shawnee Correctional Center in Illinois, with the vendor responsible for fulfilling all line item deliveries in accordance with the specified quantities and unit pricing established in the Basic Ordering Agreement.