BWCH, RFP - Health Start Program

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Master Agreement CTR050592 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for the Health Start Program, providing comprehensive maternal and child health services. The contract enables Adelante Healthcare to deliver evidence-based home visiting services targeting pregnant and postpartum women and families in Arizona, with a focus on reducing health disparities and improving maternal and child health outcomes. Services include prenatal care linkage, health education, developmental assessments, and support for women and children up to age two, with specific activities such as client enrollments, prenatal and family follow-up visits, substance screening, home assessments, and nurse consultations.

The master agreement was originally awarded to Adelante Healthcare on July 6, 2020, through Request for Proposal BPM002372, with a contract type of cost reimbursement. The IDV covers the state of Arizona, specifically Maricopa County, and has a maximum contract period of five years, with annual amendments extending the term. The total annual contract amount varies by fiscal year, ranging from $91,960 to $102,000, and includes line-item budgets for personnel, employee-related expenses, travel, operating expenses, and capital outlay. The contract allows for up to 10% budget transfers between line items with prior written approval, and services are authorized through specific purchase orders issued by ADHS.