Fresh Produce- Opens 10/8 for Delivery 10/13

Cusumano & Sons Inc, a produce and food supplier based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) by the State of Illinois, through the Shawnee Correctional Center, for the procurement of fresh produce and food items. The contract, executed on October 5, 2026, with a total value of $6,407.55, establishes the terms for delivery of fourteen line items including apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, celery, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, coleslaw mix, and pre-tossed salad. Unit pricing ranges from $1.60 to $38.95 per case or pound.

All goods are to be delivered to the Shawnee Correctional Center's receiving dock, with delivery initially scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and ongoing Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding holidays and weekends. The contract period extends from the execution date of October 8, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The vendor is responsible for all transportation and handling costs on a free on board (F.O.B.) destination basis, with payment due upon receipt. The contract remains contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from the State of Illinois.