Bwch - CI, hrpp emergency air transportation services

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR053481, awarded to Air Methods Corp - United Rotorcraft, provides critical medical transportation services for the High-Risk Perinatal Program (HRPP) across Arizona. The contract covers comprehensive emergency air, ground, and team transport services for high-risk maternal and neonatal patients, operating 24/7. Services include coordinated critical care transportation for critically ill newborns and high-risk pregnant women, with transports facilitated through contracted neonatologists and maternal-fetal medicine specialists. Pricing is structured with air transport services billed at current Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) rates and a $40 per trip coordination fee.

The master agreement was established by the Arizona Department of Health Services and initially awarded on July 1, 2021, with Air Methods Corp serving as the prime contractor. The contract is a multi-year master agreement with potential extensions up to five years, currently extended through June 30, 2026. Geographically, the contract covers the entire state of Arizona and is classified as a Competition Impracticable procurement. While the exact total contract value is not specified, related documents indicate an estimated annual program cost of approximately $2,039,240, with the contract designed to reduce maternal and infant mortality by ensuring risk-appropriate transportation services.