OHE, RFP - Marijuana Education and Community Outreach

The Arizona Department of Health Services Master Agreement CTR063305 is a cost reimbursement contract focused on Marijuana Education and Community Outreach programs. The primary scope involves implementing evidence-based educational initiatives targeting schools, community settings, and clinical environments related to responsible adult marijuana use. Key services include developing health education materials, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach, delivering continuing education for healthcare professionals, and serving both urban and rural areas of Arizona. The program stems from the Smart and Safe Arizona Act and aims to educate youth, families, healthcare professionals, and clinicians on marijuana-related topics.

The master agreement is awarded to the University of Arizona through the Arizona Department of Health Services, with a performance period originally spanning December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2027. The contract has a total not-to-exceed amount of $998,999.00, with budget allocations including $657,526.00 for Personnel, $194,607.00 for Employer Related Expenses, $15,110.00 for Travel, and $40,937.00 for Operating Expenses. The contract allows for up to 25% transfers between line items with prior written approval and permits funds to roll over between fiscal years. The geographic coverage is statewide, focusing on Arizona, and the contract type is a master agreement with cost reimbursement mechanisms.