NASPO VaulePoint - WIC Infant Formula Rebate Program

Here is a comprehensive two-paragraph summary of the state and/or local contracting opportunity:

The State of North Carolina is providing notice of a NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing opportunity for a WIC Infant Formula Rebate Program. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, numbered EVT0009507, seeks to establish one or more Master Agreements with infant formula manufacturers to provide rebates to the current WIC Alliance members across participating state and local government entities. The purpose is to secure competitive pricing and rebate terms for infant formula products used in the WIC program. All vendor proposals must be submitted by 2:00 pm Central Time on July 24, 2024. The resulting Master Agreement(s) may be utilized by state governments, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions, and other eligible entities, subject to the approval of their respective chief procurement officials.

While the State of North Carolina is disseminating this notification, the state has not yet determined if it will participate in the final contract. Interested vendors should review the full IFB details on the Kansas procurement website and contact the NASPO Cooperative Portfolio Manager, Nick Hughes, for any additional information. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or budget information is provided.