Fresh produce bid due 7/2 for delivery 7/7

Cusumano & Sons Inc, a food vendor based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the Illinois Department of Corrections' Shawnee Correctional Center on July 2, 2026. The contract, valued at $5,838.45, is classified as a Basic Ordering Agreement for the one-time procurement of fresh produce and related food items. The period of performance extends from the award date through June 30, 2027, with delivery required by July 7, 2026, to the facility's warehouse receiving dock between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on weekdays only.

The deliverables consist of fresh fruits and vegetables specified across fourteen line items, including produce staples such as apples (85 cases), bananas (20 cases), carrots (600 pounds), potatoes (1,200 pounds), broccoli (350 pounds), and various other items including cabbage, onions, cucumbers, salad, celery, peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, and coleslaw mix. All pricing is established on an F.O.B. destination basis, with transportation and handling costs included and borne by the vendor. Payment is due upon receipt of goods in accordance with the State of Illinois standard terms and conditions.