Contract for WIC Div Undercover Compliance Buys

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Bureau of Grants and Purchasing (BGP) is seeking a contractor to provide Fraud and Abuse Investigations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Compliance Buys Investigative Services. The Request for Proposal (RFP 250000002544) was initially posted on SIGMA VSS on June 4, 2025, with proposals due by July 2, 2025. The primary deliverable involves conducting 250 compliance buys at a set rate, along with providing both in-person and virtual hearing support. Key objectives include investigating potential fraud and abuse within the WIC program, with a comprehensive evaluation process that scored technical proposals on specific criteria. A Joint Evaluation Committee conducted the proposal review, using a 100-point scoring system that assessed technical capabilities and compliance. Miles Investigations, Inc. received 97 out of 100 points and was recommended for award, while Viable Federal Solutions was disqualified for submitting an incomplete proposal. The contract term is structured for one year, with the potential for up to four additional one-year renewal options.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and Miles Investigations, Inc. is not identified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB). The total recommended award value is $303,810.00, with an annual pricing structure that breaks down to $380.00 per compliance buy, $190.00 per hour for in-person hearings, and $95.00 per hour for virtual hearings. The total annual price for the proposed contract is $101,270.00. Only two bidders submitted proposals for this opportunity: Miles Investigations, Inc. and Viable Federal Solutions. No information was provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The contract will require the selected vendor to conduct detailed investigative services for the WIC program, focusing on identifying and documenting potential instances of fraud and abuse through systematic compliance buy operations and associated hearing support.