Attachment I Food Center WIC Formula Purchases 3-year Trend.xlsx

This is a three-year historical procurement trend document for infant formula purchases by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) through the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program, associated with BidBuy Bid #25-444DHS-FAMCO-B-47390 covering the periods from 07/01/21 to 06/30/24. The document details formula purchases across multiple manufacturers including MSS/Nutricia, Mead Johnson, Nestles USA, Ross Laboratories, and others, tracking case packs, cases, and units purchased for various specialized infant and pediatric nutritional products such as Neocate, Enfamil, Nutramigen, PediaSure, and Similac formulas.

The procurement data reveals a consistent annual procurement volume, with total units purchased increasing from 685,174 in the first year to 706,005 in the third year. Key manufacturers like Mead Johnson and Ross Laboratories dominate the purchasing landscape, with significant quantities of specialized formulas for infants with specific nutritional needs. The document provides a comprehensive view of the state's WIC program nutritional procurement strategy, demonstrating a structured approach to acquiring specialized infant and pediatric nutritional products across multiple product lines and manufacturers, likely supporting families with specific dietary requirements through the state's nutritional assistance program.