BNPA - IGA - WIC and BFPC Services - Gila County

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Master Agreement CTR067227 is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) focused on providing Special Supplemental Nutrition Program services for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling. The contract enables Gila County Health Department to deliver comprehensive nutrition services, including nutrition assessments, food benefits, breastfeeding support, participant-centered nutrition education, and targeted outreach to eligible populations in Arizona. Services are designed to support low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five in underserved communities, with a strong emphasis on maintaining high participation rates and providing critical nutritional assistance.

The master agreement, with Gila County Health Department as the prime contractor, is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services and covers the period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2028. The contract is a cost reimbursement agreement with a federal award from the United States Department of Agriculture, specifically under CFDA number 10.557. The total annual budget varies by fiscal year, ranging from approximately $280,500 to $325,919, with allocations for WIC Services and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Services. The contract includes an assigned caseload of 900 participants annually, with provisions for potential budget adjustments and performance-based funding increases based on federal grant availability and service achievements.