WIC Investigative Services

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) in Topeka, Kansas is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for WIC Investigative Services. The contractor will be required to perform on-site investigative compliance buys at WIC authorized vendors to ensure compliance with KDHE's Nutrition and WIC Services (NWS) rules and regulations. A minimum of 40 compliance buys per Federal Fiscal Year are required, and the contractor will be paid a fixed rate per compliance buy and per hearing/court trial. The contract period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by June 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, but bidders may claim one of three preference categories if they qualify - Disabled Veteran Owned Business, State Use Purchases, or Certified Business. Bidders must obtain a current tax clearance certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and submit it with their response. The contract will be awarded for the state of Kansas, with the primary service areas being Shawnee County and the city of Topeka. The anticipated contract value is not specified, but the contractor will be paid a fixed rate per compliance buy and per hearing/court trial.