BWCH - CI, HRPP/NICP Ground Transportation

The Arizona Department of Health Services Master Agreement CTR053486 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing High-Risk Perinatal Program (HRPP) Emergency Ground Transportation Services. The contract enables the procurement of emergency medical ground transportation for high-risk pregnant women, sick neonates, and infants requiring medical transport across Arizona. Services include both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport units, with each transport requiring two state-certified or nationally registered EMS providers. The primary objectives of this IDV are to reduce maternal and infant mortality, ensure optimal care standards, and provide risk-appropriate transportation services throughout the state.

The master agreement is awarded to Southwest Ambulance of Tucson Inc., a subsidiary of American Medical Response, Inc., and was initially established on July 1, 2021. The contract is a non-exclusive, state-wide master agreement with the Arizona Department of Health Services, covering the geographic area of Arizona. The current period of performance extends through June 30, 2026, representing the maximum five-year contract extension allowable under the Special Terms and Conditions. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, a procurement document indicates an estimated program cost of approximately $5,000,000, with transportation services reimbursed at current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rates per trip, as determined by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System.