Fresh Produce- Opens 10/1 for Delivery 10/6

The State of Illinois, through the Shawnee Correctional Center located in Vienna, Illinois, awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to Cusumano & Sons Inc., a food vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the provision of fresh produce and food items. The contract, classified as an open market small purchase, is valued at $6,503.25 and became effective on October 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The vendor is responsible for all shipping and delivery costs on a free-on-board (FOB) destination basis, with deliveries scheduled to occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., excluding holidays and weekends, to the facility's warehouse receiving dock.

The contract encompasses fourteen line items of fresh produce, including apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, celery, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, coleslaw mix, and pre-tossed salad. Unit prices range from $0.29 per pound for potatoes to $43.95 per case for cauliflower. The initial delivery was scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with payment due upon receipt. Payment terms and performance standards are specified in the executed Basic Ordering Agreement.