Fresh Produce- Opens 9/24 for Delivery 9/29

Cusumano & Sons Inc, a produce vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement by the State of Illinois Department of Corrections through the Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Illinois on September 25, 2026. The contract, valued at $5,508.70, runs through June 30, 2027 and was procured through an Open Market Small Purchase process. The vendor will supply fresh produce and related food items for institutional consumption, with deliveries required Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., excluding holidays and weekends, on an F.O.B. destination basis with all shipping costs borne by the contractor.

The procurement covers thirteen line items of fresh fruits and vegetables including apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, celery, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, and coleslaw mix. Unit pricing ranges from $0.57 per pound for onions to $26.95 per case for tomatoes, with order quantities varying based on product type and institutional need. Bids for specific orders are due by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on Thursdays and must be submitted through Bid Buy or electronic mail. The State Agency contact is Whitney Whitehead at the Shawnee Correctional Center, while the vendor contact is Lance Cusumano.