BORR - IGA, Emergency Preparedness Program

The Master Agreement CTR055459, administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services, is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) focused on Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) programming. The IDV provides comprehensive support for public health emergency response and preparedness initiatives, specifically targeting tribal communities in Arizona. Key services include developing emergency preparedness plans, conducting disease surveillance, implementing community intervention strategies, participating in regional healthcare coalition meetings, and supporting COVID-19 related activities such as vaccine cold storage capacity and reporting infrastructure.

The prime contractor for this IDV is the Pascua Yaqui Indian Tribe, with the contract running from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025. The agreement is a cost reimbursement contract with an annual allocation of $70,000, funded through grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The geographic coverage spans Arizona, with a specific focus on tribal jurisdictions. Each budget period requires the tribe to submit monthly expenditure reports and comply with specific deliverables, ensuring ongoing accountability and alignment with public health emergency preparedness objectives.