Renewal -NOT A BID OPPORTUNITY WIC Vendor Monitoring

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is renewing its contract with Ross Agency, Inc. for WIC Vendor Monitoring Services for a 24-month period from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. This contract renewal was procured through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with the award going to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The total contract value is $463,000. The contractor will provide WIC Vendor Monitoring Services, which includes on-site monitoring of WIC authorized vendors to ensure compliance with program rules and regulations. The scope of work includes conducting vendor training, performing compliance audits, and submitting monitoring reports. The contractor must have experience in WIC program administration and vendor monitoring, as well as the capability to subcontract with a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) vendor for at least 20% participation.

This contract renewal has no unsuccessful bidders, and the State determined that the rationale for the award was reasonable and in the best interest of the State. The incumbent vendor, Ross Agency, Inc., will continue to provide the services under this renewal contract. The Illinois DHS did not set any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that could respond to the IFB. The available contract value for the 24-month renewal period is $463,000.