The vendor's shelf prices will be entered into the computer system and the store's prices will be compared to the WIC Program's Maximum Price Edit. The vendor's price must be at or below the Maximum Price Edit in order for the application process to continue. If the store's prices exceed the edit, a VMU staff member will contact the store with information about the food items that may need to be reduced in price in order to comply with the Maximum Price Edit. If the vendor's prices are at or below the Maximum Price Edit, a letter will be issued inviting the vendor to training. Applicant vendors are required to attend a comprehensive training session on the Rules and Regulations of the WIC Program prior to authorization as a WIC vendor.
Authorization usually is effective at the beginning of the following month.
Applicant vendors are issued a six month probationary contract. At the end of the probationary period , a performance review of the vendor's ability to accept and process WIC drafts correctly will be completed. If this review meets the approval of the WIC Program VMU, an extension contract will be issued to the vendor to place his contract expiration within the scope of other vendors in that immediate area. Vendor contracts are generally based upon a two year period. Vendor authorization is not transferable.