BWCH, RFP - Arizona Hearing and Vision Screening Training Program

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR063729, administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services, establishes a comprehensive Hearing and Vision Screening Training Program. The contract enables statewide training for healthcare professionals, school personnel, and other eligible individuals in hearing and vision screening techniques. Key program objectives include conducting at least 16 two-day training institutes annually across multiple Arizona counties, developing continuing education units (CEUs), issuing professional certifications, and supporting screening efforts in rural and underserved areas. The program will work collaboratively with schools, county health departments, the Arizona Department of Education, preschools, public/private/charter schools, Head Start programs, and First Things First programs.

The master agreement is awarded to the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is structured as a cost reimbursement contract with a current period of performance from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The contract has a total annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000, funded through the Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant and the Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Geographic coverage spans the entire state of Arizona, with an indirect cost rate of 17.25%. The contract includes detailed budget provisions for personnel, employee-related expenses, professional services, travel, occupancy costs, and operating expenses, providing a flexible framework for implementing the statewide screening training program.