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21. How does the State agency assess the effectiveness of its peer group system and competitive price criteria?

a. Provide date of most recent FNS peer group assessment of effectiveness per 7 CFR 246. 12(g)(4)(ii)(C). 2017-09-17

b. Using the Vendor Peer Groups Chart (see Attachment 1), describe the peer groupings that the State agency plans to use during the upcoming fiscal year (e.g., supermarkets, medium and small grocery stores, convenience stores).

Vendor Peer Groups, State Agency: Alabama Fiscal Year: 2027

Peer Group No. Des Nu Co Reg Abo Tota cript mbe mpa ular ve l ion ( r of rabl Ven 50% e.g., Ven e Ve dors Ven sup dors ndo dors erm in rs arke Peer Peer ts, Gro Gro chai up up stor No. es, phar mac ies) AL WIC will assess the effectiveness of the peer group system and competitive price criteria through a T-Test analysis of a market basket as outlined on page 44 of the 2006 Interim Guidance on WIC Vendor Cost Containment. The items included milk, eggs, cheese, Enfamil Infant 12.5 oz. powder, adult cereal (Corn Flakes 18 oz. size), infant cereal, 64 oz. juice, and peanut butter. Said analysis will be for all authorized WIC vendors based on their redemption prices to help determine if a geographic component is needed vs. continued peer group system as is (number of registers).

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State Plan Checklist - FOOD DELIVERY 8/14/2026 Page 21

21. How does the State agency assess the effectiveness of its peer group system and competitive price criteria?

a. Provide date of most recent FNS peer group assessment of effectiveness per 7 CFR 246. 12(g)(4)(ii)(C). 2017-09-17

b. Using the Vendor Peer Groups Chart (see Attachment 1), describe the peer groupings that the State agency plans to use during the upcoming fiscal year (e.g., supermarkets, medium and small grocery stores, convenience stores).

Vendor Peer Groups, State Agency: Alabama Fiscal Year: 2027

Peer Group No. Des Nu Co Reg Abo Tota cript mbe mpa ular ve l ion ( r of rabl Ven 50% e.g., Ven e Ve dors Ven sup dors ndo dors erm in rs arke Peer Peer ts, Gro Gro chai up up stor No. es, phar mac ies) AL WIC will assess the effectiveness of the peer group system and competitive price criteria through a T-Test analysis of a market basket as outlined on page 44 of the 2006 Interim Guidance on WIC Vendor Cost Containment. The items included milk, eggs, cheese, Enfamil Infant 12.5 oz. powder, adult cereal (Corn Flakes 18 oz. size), infant cereal, 64 oz. juice, and peanut butter. Said analysis will be for all authorized WIC vendors based on their redemption prices to help determine if a geographic component is needed vs. continued peer group system as is (number of registers).