BCDHP, ISA - Overdose Data to Action in States University of Arizona Center for Rural Health

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Master Agreement CTR070103 is an Interagency Service Agreement (ISA) focused on addressing the opioid epidemic through the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) initiative. The contract enables the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health to provide comprehensive strategies for opioid prevention and harm reduction, including developing professional development content for clinicians, updating substance use disorder treatment resources, and creating community health worker training programs. Key services encompass identifying emerging drug threats, improving healthcare system responses to opioid use disorders, and implementing targeted interventions to support public health objectives.

The master agreement is awarded to the University of Arizona and covers a five-year period from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2028, with an annual budget of $400,000. The contract is a cost reimbursement type, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and operates statewide within Arizona. The budget includes allocations for personnel services, employee-related expenses, professional services, travel, and other operating expenses, with an indirect cost rate ranging between 15-19.50%. The total federal obligation for the contract period is $574,821.00, providing a structured approach to addressing critical public health challenges related to opioid use and prevention.