WIC Infant Formula Rebate - DHSS

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Bureau of WIC and Nutrition Services is seeking bids for a WIC Infant Formula Rebate contract through Solicitation Number IFBC30034902100089. The procurement is a multi-state initiative involving Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, and South Dakota, targeting infant formula rebate services for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Vendors are required to submit comprehensive bid exhibits electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by October 2, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. The contract period will run from the effective date through September 30, 2023, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to the Bureau of WIC and Nutrition Services in Jefferson City, Missouri. Vendors must provide detailed pricing on a per-unit basis for infant formula products and include supporting documentation such as pricing pages, Memoranda of Understanding, lists of exempt formulas, and historical formula usage data. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside requirements or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit provisions for disadvantaged enterprise participation. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated total contract value, though the multi-state nature and extensive historical usage data suggest a significant potential contract scope. The solicitation includes attachments with detailed formula usage and invoicing information from January through July 2020 for the participating states, which will help vendors understand the historical context and potential volume of infant formula rebates. The contract will be funded through the WIC program budgets of the participating states, with vendors required to provide comprehensive rebate services across the four-state consortium. Electronic submission through MissouriBUYS is mandatory, and vendors must carefully complete and upload all required exhibits to be considered for award.