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I. FOOD DELIVERY CHECKLIST 3. Vendor Exemptions

a. If the State agency has no peer group system, and instead uses an alternative cost containment system:

i. Has the State agency received approval for an exemption from the vendor peer group system requirement (7 CFR 246.12(g)(4)(v))? ☐ Yes, date of most recent approved exemption Click or tap to enter a date.

☒ No

ii. Describe the State agency’s alternative system for comparing the prices of new vendor applicants and currently authorized vendors and selecting for authorization or reauthorization vendors that offer the program the most competitive prices: Click or tap here to enter text.

b. Does the State agency exempt from competitive price criteria pharmacies that provide only exempt infant formula or WIC-eligible medical foods to participants? ☐ Yes

☒ No If yes, please provide the notification sent to FNS explaining the exemption. N/A

c. Did the State agency exempt non-profit WIC vendors (other than health or human services agencies that provide food under contract with the State agency) from competitive price criteria? ☐ Yes

☒ No

D. Vendor Agreements

1. Please provide a copy of the State agency’s current standard vendor agreement as an appendix and cite: I Appendix-J- WV Vendor Agreement_9_12_23.

2. Describe how the State agency transmits to vendors the sanction schedule and the process for notification of violations. Vendor Handbook, which must be kept on hand by each vendor contains sanction schedule. Information on sanctions and violations is also reviewed during annual on authorization training.

3. Does the State agency use a nonstandard vendor agreement to meet any unique circumstances (e.g. commissaries, etc.)? ☐ Yes, if yes, please attach a copy of the agreement as an appendix and cite: Click or tap here to enter text.

16 February 2024