OHE, ISA - Rural Transfer Line

The Arizona Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Master Agreement CTR061468 is a comprehensive interagency service agreement between the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the University of Arizona, specifically focused on establishing and maintaining a statewide rural transfer line (AzREACH) for healthcare emergency response. The IDV provides critical public health services, including piloting patient transfer protocols, hosting quarterly statewide meetings, developing surge line algorithms, and offering 24/7 emergency response support primarily related to COVID-19 crisis management and health disparities. The contract's scope encompasses a range of services such as Blackbox management, analytics, staffing, phone systems, equipment procurement, and operational oversight for healthcare system preparedness.

The master agreement is awarded to the University of Arizona - ABOR, with an initial contract period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and subsequent amendments extending the performance through June 30, 2026. The contract is a federally funded cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically supported by the American Rescue Plan Act. The total contract value varies across amendments, ranging from $1,980,000 to $2,473,000 annually, with funding paid through quarterly installments. Geographically covering the state of Arizona, the IDV is structured as an Interagency Service Agreement with a 10% indirect cost rate, designed to enhance public health emergency response capabilities, particularly in rural and underserved communities.