BWCH - CI, HRPP/NICP Ground Transportation

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Master Agreement CTR053477 is a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for High-Risk Perinatal Program (HRPP) Emergency Ground Transportation Services. The contract enables the procurement of critical medical transport services, specifically providing both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ground transportation for high-risk maternal and neonatal patients across Arizona. Services include 24/7 emergency medical transport with two state-certified emergency medical services providers per trip, designed to support risk-appropriate patient care and facilitate coordinated medical transportation for vulnerable patient populations.

The master agreement is awarded to Rural Metro Corporation, with an initial contract period from July 17, 2021, and has been extended through June 30, 2026, representing the maximum five-year contract duration. The IDV covers statewide service in Arizona and is classified as a Competition Impracticable (CI) contract type. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the contract allows for pricing based on current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rates per trip, with rates determined by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System. The contract is non-exclusive and includes provisions for maintaining necessary licenses, certifications, and comprehensive liability insurance coverage across multiple ambulance and medical transport service providers.