Master agreement CTR067437

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) Master Agreement CTR067437 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on providing comprehensive LifeSet services for foster youth ages 16-20 in out-of-home care or Extended Foster Care programs. The master agreement enables the procurement of intensive, individualized support services designed to help transitioning youth achieve critical life milestones. Services include comprehensive assistance in areas such as relational permanency, housing stability, mental and physical health support, career and employment guidance, life skills development, and educational advancement. The contract provides a daily per-case rate of $65.00, with each LifeSet Specialist serving a maximum of ten young people and delivering services statewide, seven days a week, including evenings and holidays.

The master agreement is awarded to Youth Villages, a national nonprofit organization, and was executed on October 1, 2023, with an initial period of performance through September 30, 2024. The contract type is a firm-fixed-fee arrangement with potential annual extensions up to five years. Covering the entire state of Arizona, the total estimated contract value is $13,191,500, funded through state resources and a private grant from Youth Villages. The contract includes specific performance metrics, requiring 80% achievement in key outcome areas such as employment stability, housing stability, and establishing permanent supports. Additional contract extensions have already been executed through Amendment #2 and Amendment #3, extending the contract through September 30, 2026.