What the buyer needs
AI summaryA government authority in Massachusetts seeks a vendor to provide Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) services. The authority administers transitional assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and wants to add HIP access points to its existing vendor network so more SNAP clients can purchase fruits and vegetables. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid, and the work will be performed offsite. Vendors may submit their responses digitally via email or online, and the authority is currently looking for proposals.
Scope of work
- Process HIP benefits for eligible fruits and vegetables purchased by Massachusetts SNAP clients
- Expand HIP access points across Massachusetts, especially in Priority Communities
- Acquire and maintain HIP-compatible Point of Sale (POS) hardware and software
- Complete required HIP training before processing HIP for new vendors
- Attend an annual meeting and regularly update sales locations on DTA Finder
- Comply with federal and state SNAP regulations and the HIP vendor agreement
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Expand equitable geographic coverage within available funding | Not specified |
| Select vendors that are a strong fit for HIP and their communities | Not specified |
| Build a diverse mix of HIP vendors | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Sell fruits or vegetables directly to Massachusetts consumers
- Active federal USDA SNAP authorization or ability to obtain authorization before processing HIP
- USDA FNA classification as direct-marketing farm, farmers' market, delivery route, nonprofit buying cooperative, or fruit/vegetable specialty vendor
- Registered with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office and in good standing with the Commonwealth
- Ability to provide a Certificate of Good Standing via MassTaxConnect upon selection
Documents to include with your response
- Application submitted via www.mass.gov/hipnoo
- HIP vendor agreement (upon selection)
- Certificate of Good Standing attestation (upon selection)
How to submit
- Method
- Online via the HIP Vendor Notice of Opportunity webpage
- Instructions
- Submit application at www.mass.gov/hipnoo by December 10, 2026. Applicants needing a disability or hardship accommodation may apply by phone or email [email protected].