Contract Summary

This is a State of Illinois Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 between the State of Illinois Department of Corrections, Pickneyville Correctional Center, and Cusumano and Sons, Inc., a fresh produce vendor located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The agreement was signed on August 3, 2026, with an end date of June 30, 2027. The procurement was conducted using the small purchase method and processed through the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) certification system. Michele Bird serves as the state contact, while Lance Cusumano represents the vendor.

The contract covers the delivery of fresh produce items to Pickneyville Correctional Center, including fresh apples (4 cases at $28.75/case), fresh bananas (150 lbs at $0.43/lb), bell peppers (10 lbs at $0.56/lb), cabbage (100 lbs at $0.31/lb), celery (10 lbs at $0.80/lb), onions (25 lbs at $0.61/lb), potatoes for baking (1 case at $18.15/case), and red potatoes (100 lbs at $0.29/lb). The total contract value is $287.30. Delivery is F.O.B. destination with all transportation costs included by the contractor, scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The fiscal year 2027 funding source supports this one-time payment procurement with no financing required, subcontractors, or disclosed subcontractor arrangements.