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Missouri WIC compliance-buy investigations and testimony services

Missouri is seeking a contractor to investigate possible WIC retailer abuse, fraud, or corruption through undercover compliance buys and related testimony services. - Government buyer: State of Missouri, Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), WIC and Nutrition Services; solicitation contact named as Janett Walker. - Requested services: - Conduct approximately 150 WIC compliance buys annually at Department-assigned authorized retailers or non-authorized stores, involving about 40 identified retailers or stores. Pricing is requested per buy. - Provide testimony and hearing support, estimated at approximately 5 hours annually, priced per hour per investigator. - Investigation work: Use Department-issued WIC cards for undercover purchases; document purchases and findings; provide proof of purchase; preserve and donate purchased foods; maintain card-disposition records; and submit investigation reports. - Notable requirements: Investigators must hold or obtain Missouri private investigator licenses and complete state training. Testimony may be required for civil, criminal, or administrative hearings, with a report documenting testimony. - Pricing and renewals: Provide firm-fixed pricing per compliance buy and hourly pricing per investigator for testimony, including requested renewal-period pricing. The agreement may include up to four mutually agreed one-year renewals. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are named. No part numbers apply.

Description

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services seeks WIC compliance buy investigations, including undercover compliance buys and written reports of findings. The solicitation also includes testimony and hearings, priced per hour per investigator. The contract period is from the date of award through December 31, 2027. Responses are due November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.

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