Ohio Department of Health-DOH56698-Bureau of Maternal Child & Family Health-WIC Program Investigative Services-RFP

This contract involves providing investigative services to ensure compliance of retail vendors and pharmacies authorized under the Ohio WIC program across all 88 counties in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health requires that a minimum of 5% of approximately 1,000 authorized vendors be monitored annually through covert compliance activities, with about 10 undercover purchases conducted each month. These undercover operations are carried out by investigators posing as WIC participants to verify adherence to federal and state regulations. When non-compliance is identified, the vendor may face corrective actions such as warnings, civil penalties, or disqualification from the WIC program, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code and federal guidelines. The contract, posted by the Ohio Department of Health, has a value ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million and is part of a solicitation process with a response deadline of August 19, 2025. The services are to be performed throughout Ohio, with the vendor expected to conduct covert compliance activities with limited notice, ensuring ongoing program integrity and regulatory adherence across all authorized retail locations.