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I. FOOD DELIVERY CHECKLIST an Appendix N/A ☒ No

b. When does the State agency assess vendors for above-50-percent status? ☒ At authorization ☒ 6 months after authorization ☒ Annually ☐ Other (specify): N/A

c. How does the State agency assess vendors for above-50-percent status? ☒ Use the Potential A50 Vendors report in FDP (previously WIC-6 in TIP) ☒ Collect food sales documentation from vendor ☐ Collect food sales documentation from another agency (specify): ☐ Other (specify): N/A

d. If the State agency authorizes above-50-percent vendors, please provide a copy of the State agency’s policies and procedures on incentive items in accordance with 7 CFR 246.12(g)(3)(iv).

2. Vendor Peer Groups (If the State agency has an exemption to use an alternative cost containment system instead of a vendor peer group system, proceed to question 3)

a. Does the State agency establish distinct competitive price criteria and maximum allowable reimbursement levels for each vendor peer group? ☒ Yes

☐ No

b. Briefly describe how the State agency considers participant access by geographic area when establishing competitive price criteria and maximum allowable reimbursement levels. The State agency ensures participant access by considering the geographic area when establishing competitive price criteria and maximum allowable reimbursement levels. They use an algorithm that calculates the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) price based on the average food prices within each peer group, adjusted weekly or bi-weekly according to sales data. This approach helps keep NTE prices close to the average food prices, ensuring consistency across different regions. The process involves setting a start price point and adjusting it based on sales, thus maintaining fair pricing and access for participants in various geographic areas.

c. Are vendors assigned to peer groups for selection / authorization? ☒ Yes

☐ No

d. Are vendors assigned to peer groups for reimbursement purposes? ☒ Yes

☐ No

14 February 2024