Contract Summary

This is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 between the State of Illinois, specifically the Murphysboro Life Skills Re-entry Center (an agency of the Illinois Department of Corrections), and Cusumano and Sons, Inc., a vendor located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The agreement is effective upon signature through June 30, 2027, and is classified as a one-time purchase acquisition with payment via a single charge. The contract utilizes Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) Certifications, specifically Forms 8 certification. The agreement was issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services with reference number R-355443.

The contract calls for the purchase of 10 pounds of hickory bacon at a unit price of $9.19 per pound, resulting in a total extension of $91.90. The vendor is responsible for delivery of goods to the Pinckeyville Correctional Center at 5835 State Route 154, Pinckeyville, Illinois 62274, with pricing specified as F.O.B. destination including all transportation and handling costs. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The bid submission deadline was August 25, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., with deliveries directed to Michele Bird, the state contact for the purchasing entity.