Maryland State Treasurer's Office eWIC Processing Service for WIC Program - MD/VI-EWIC-10242025
Maryland State Treasurer | State of MarylandState · Annapolis, MD- Due
- Jan 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 24, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Kris Chewlin
- (410) 260-7428
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Maryland State Treasurer’s Office is seeking proposals for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) services, known as eWIC, for the WIC programs administered by the Maryland Department of Health and the Government of the Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement. The scope of work encompasses eWIC system development, account management, daily benefit transmission, secure transaction processing, card production, PIN selection, reporting, settlement and reconciliation, and point-of-sale (POS) stand-beside device management. The contract includes a five-year base period with two one-year renewal options, structured as an indefinite quantity contract with fixed unit prices. Proposals are due by January 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, with questions due by November 10, 2025.
Offeror’s Qualifications, Experience and Qualifications of Proposed Personnel and References, Offeror’s Capabilities including proposed subcontractors, Community Benefits, Economic Benefit to State of Maryland
SUMMARY
The Maryland State Treasurer’s Office is seeking proposals for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) services, known as eWIC, for the WIC programs administered by the Maryland Department of Health and the Government of the Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement.
The scope of work encompasses eWIC system development, account management, daily benefit transmission, secure transaction processing, card production, PIN selection, reporting, settlement and reconciliation, and point-of-sale (POS) stand-beside device management. The contract includes a five-year base period with two one-year renewal options, structured as an indefinite quantity contract with fixed unit prices. Proposals are due by January 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, with questions due by November 10, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Offeror’s Qualifications
- Experience and Qualifications of Proposed Personnel and References
- Offeror’s Capabilities including proposed subcontractors
- Community Benefits
- Economic Benefit to State of Maryland
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Maryland Living Wage Requirements for Service Contracts and Affidavit of Agreement, Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure, Federal Funds Attachments, USDA Assurances, GVI Certificate of Resolution
- Submit to
- https://procurement.maryland.gov
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Annapolis, MD
- Reported agency
- Maryland State Treasurer’s Office
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Maryland State Treasurer | State of Maryland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 5, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.maryland.gov. For questions, contact Kris Chewlin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Offeror’s Qualifications, Experience and Qualifications of Proposed Personnel and References, Offeror’s Capabilities including proposed subcontractors, Community Benefits, Economic Benefit to State of..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Maryland Living Wage Requirements for Service Contracts and Affidavit of Agreement, Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure, Federal Funds Attachments, USDA Assurances, G. Review the full document from Maryland State Treasurer | State of Maryland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Annapolis, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.