BWCH, RFP - Health Start Program

The Arizona Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Contract No. CTR050594 is a master agreement between the Arizona Department of Health Services and Cochise County Health and Social Services for the Health Start Program. The contract provides comprehensive maternal and child health services targeting pregnant women, postpartum women, and families with children up to two years old. Services include client enrollments, prenatal and family follow-up visits, health assessments, home visits, screenings, consultations, and professional training. The program utilizes community health workers to deliver direct client services, outreach, and education in targeted Arizona communities, with a focus on improving maternal and child health outcomes.

The master agreement was originally awarded on July 6, 2020, through Request for Proposal BPM002372, with Cochise County as the prime contractor. The contract is a cost-reimbursement type with an annual contract value of $353,000, structured with both required and optional services. The contract has a one-year base term with options to renew annually, not to exceed five years. Geographically, the contract covers services within Arizona, specifically targeting vulnerable populations in Cochise County. The contract is funded partially through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) federal grant and is set to continue through September 30, 2025, with the potential for future extensions.