Advocacy Services for ACDHH

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR065482 is a specialized advocacy services contract administered by the Arizona Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing (ACDHH). The contract provides comprehensive legal and advocacy services for individuals with disabilities, specifically focusing on deaf and hard of hearing communities across Arizona. Services include legal consultations, technical assistance, direct representation, administrative hearings, court proceedings, and systemic issue advocacy. The contract enables the Arizona Center for Disability Law to provide critical support across various domains such as quality of life, communication, healthcare, and safety for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind citizens.

The master agreement is awarded to Disability Rights Arizona, with a contract period initially established on May 31, 2023, and currently extended through June 24, 2026. The contract is a sole-source procurement with a total estimated value of $500,000 for the five-year term. Geographically, the contract covers the state of Arizona and involves multiple state agencies, including the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The contract is structured as a master agreement with professional liability insurance coverage of $5,000,000 per claim and includes specific provisions for sexual misconduct and molestation liability, ensuring comprehensive protection for both the contractor and state entities involved.