Summary
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is soliciting proposals for an electronic benefits solution to manage issuance, redemption, and payments for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The solution must support issuance, real-time tracking, reporting, mobile app or magnetic-card options, weekly direct deposits to farmers, and must not impose costs on participants or farmers. The contract has an initial six-year term, implementation must be completed by December 2026, and participant benefits must be available no later than July 10, 2027.