SNAP

The State of Missouri's Department of Social Services Family Support Division (FSD) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFPT30034902001734) for a comprehensive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Eligibility System. The procurement seeks a vendor to develop, implement, and maintain the Missouri Eligibility Determination and Enrollment System (MEDES) SNAP Eligibility System, which includes a SNAP Integrity Tool and various technical components. The system will require detailed requirements management, system design, development, testing, and implementation across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City. Key deliverables include reference architecture, server lists, interface inventories, project management plans, and technical specifications outlined in 22 detailed attachments. The solicitation includes a pre-proposal teleconference scheduled for June 16, 2020, and requires vendor proposals to be submitted by August 25, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors must complete and submit multiple exhibits, including detailed technical proposals, pricing pages, and comprehensive management plans covering communications, requirements, change management, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, and release management.

The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated. The current system environment includes an existing MEDES software infrastructure with multiple interfaces and supported applications that the successful vendor will need to integrate and enhance. Payment terms are specified as Net 45 days, with delivery to be made Free on Board Destination to the Department of Social Services Family Support Division located at 615 Howerton Court in Jefferson City, Missouri. The contract period will run from the effective date of award through final acceptance and include a 180-calendar day warranty period. Funding for the project will be provided by the State of Missouri, potentially supplemented by federal sources, though specific funding amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation documents.