Guidance for Requesting Partner Cost Estimates in WIC Online Shopping Projects

This resource guides WIC online shopping project teams through the process of obtaining cost estimates from EBT processors, vendors or home food delivery contractors, and e-Commerce platform providers. Identifying the required activities to enable WIC online shopping and obtaining high-level cost estimates prior to the execution of any contract or contract modification allows WIC State agencies and their potential implementation partners to agree upon the costs needed for the project, identify the entity responsible for each cost, and develop the full project budget.

Features of the resource include:

• Descriptions of potential project activities by project partner.

• Questions to consider when engaging potential project partners, evaluating their project fit, and requesting cost estimates for project activities.

• Cost table templates to complete with cost estimates obtained from project partners for activities related to WIC online shopping projects.

• Related Resources

  • Blueprint for WIC Online Shopping Projects

  • Developing WIC Online Shopping Platforms: A Technical Question & Answer Guide

RESOURCE TYPE:

Guidance; Tools, Templates, Training

AUTHOR(S):

Center for Nutrition & Health Impact

AUDIENCE(S):

WIC State agencies; e-Commerce providers; EBT processors; WIC-authorized vendors

TOPIC AREA(S):

Contracts; Technology (MIS, EBT, e-Commerce)

STAGE OF ONLINE SHOPPING:

Plan and Prepare

WIC STATE AGENCY(S):

All Agencies

LAST UPDATED:

July 7, 2025