Bid Information
Bid Alert No: 00002655227
Bid Title: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Training Services for the Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs
Agency Bid No. Title: 20046
Received Date: 06/21/2021
Close Date: 08/31/2021
Purchase Type: Term:
Delivery Point: Not Stated, New York
Delivery Date: Not Stated
Special Notices: Questions Due By 07/07/2021 05:00 PM, Bidder Preregistration
Specifications
Specifications include, but are not limited to: Basic Elements of the Program:a. Breastfeeding Promotion and Support: The WIC Program actively supports and encouragesbreastfeeding. All WIC local agencies currently offer breastfeeding peer counseling programs. In addition,the website www.breastfeedingpartners.org is available to support breastfeeding in the NYS WICProgram.b. Healthy Lifestyles: Nutrition education is a core component of the WIC Program. WIC staff assistparticipants in making positive behavior changes that result in lifelong healthy eating habits and beingphysically active.c. Participant-Centered Services: WIC Program participants are supported and encouraged based on theirconcerns, needs, and interests. Providing services designed with participants needs in mind can result inincreased positive behavior change and more satisfied participants and staff.d. Certification and Issuance of Food Benefits: Applicants and participants are certified for participation inthe WIC Program based on four eligibility criteria (category, residency, income, and nutritional risk) andissued computer-generated electronic benefits (referred to as eWIC) that provide a carefully prescribed,age appropriate package of supplemental foods.e. Referrals to Other Health and Social Services: Applicants and participants are provided relevant referralinformation on health-related and public assistance programs from local agency staff.WIC Local Agency Staff employed by the 90 contracted agencies are the frontline staff providing daily services toenrolled participants. WIC Local Agency Staff are required to participate in training.
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Agency Information
Issuing Agency: State of New York - Department of Health
State: New York
Agency Type: State and Local
Contact: Bureau of Contracts, Corning Tower, Room 2827, Albany, New York, 12237