Contract Summary

This is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 between the State of Illinois, acting through the Illinois Department of Corrections and Pinckneyville Correctional Center, and Cusumano and Sons, Inc., a fresh produce vendor located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The agreement is classified as a small purchase using Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) certifications and is effective upon signature with an end date of June 30, 2026. The Pinckneyville Correctional Center serves as both the billing and shipping destination for all deliveries.

The contract covers the procurement of fresh produce items delivered on a one-time basis, with pricing specified on a per-unit basis and extended quantities. The items include fresh apples (6 cases at $23.45 per case), fresh bananas (200 lbs at $0.28 per lb), bell peppers (10 lbs at $1.52 per lb), cabbage (150 lbs at $0.35 per lb), carrots (0 lbs), celery (10 lbs at $0.78 per lb), onions (25 lbs at $0.38 per lb), baking potatoes (4 cases at $19.15 per case), red potatoes (150 lbs at $0.255 per lb), and pre-tossed salad (5 cases at $19.90 per case). The total contract value is $550.55, with F.O.B. destination pricing 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. Bids were due April 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., submitted to Michele Bird at the Pinckneyville facility. The vendor signed the agreement on March 30, 2026.