Contract Summary

This is a State Purchasing Agreement (SPA) executed by the State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, with Culinary Creations Inc., a corporation located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The contract was executed with an effective date of June 24, 2026, and represents a competitive procurement through the Illinois Department of Corrections. The vendor is identified by EIN 30-0604151/2 and maintains its principal place of business at 286 Harrison Street, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.

The contract authorizes Culinary Creations Inc. to supply various fresh produce items and related food service products to the State's correctional facilities. The ordering information specifies multiple product categories including fresh apples, fresh basil, bell peppers, cabbage, celery, fresh cucumbers, potatoes, radishes, and scallions, with unit pricing and quantities specified for each item. Pricing is established on a per-unit basis with costs varying from $0.30 per pound for items such as fresh basil to $1.35 per case for celery. The contract includes extension periods and establishes the vendor as the sole provider of these items to ensure consistent supply. The total contract value is identified as $59,000 under the basic rebidding agreement, with the term beginning June 24, 2026, and concluding on an established end date, subject to performance standards and the completion of required procurement certifications.