Apple #1 100ct CS 3 1/8"- 3 1/4" and 16 more items

The State of Illinois, through the Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center (SWICC) located in East St. Louis, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Cusumano & Sons Inc. for the delivery of fresh produce and dairy products. The contract, designated 27-426DOC-SWICC-P-103037 with reference number R-341522/27SWI 135, was executed on September 28, 2026, and carries a total contract value of $1,533.55. The vendor, based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is responsible for supplying various produce items including apples, bananas, onions, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, celery, cabbage, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, lettuce, tomatoes, and one case of cottage cheese. Deliveries are scheduled to the facility's warehouse receiving dock on a Monday through Friday basis between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with all transportation and handling costs included on an F.O.B. destination basis.

The contract period extends from the execution date through June 30, 2027, with an initial delivery scheduled for October 5, 2026. Funding is provided through Fiscal Year 2027 state appropriations under account code 001 42665 1300 0000. As a Basic Ordering Agreement under $50,000, the procurement was processed through small purchase procedures with bids submitted electronically via BidBuy prior to the October 1, 2026 deadline. The contracting officer for the Illinois Department of Corrections facility is Kim Rakers, and the vendor must comply with applicable executive orders regarding health and safety protocols during the contract term.