BWCH, RFP HRPP Community Health Nursing Services (CHN) (AASK)

The Arizona Department of Health Services Master Agreement CTR074346 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on High-Risk Perinatal Program (HRPP) Community Health Nursing Services. The contract provides comprehensive support for medically fragile infants and their families across Arizona, with primary services including home-based visitation programs, physical and developmental infant assessments, maternal wellness screenings, and community resource coordination. Community Health Nurses will conduct targeted home visits, with low-risk participants receiving a minimum of four visits and high-risk participants receiving up to six visits within the first year after infant discharge, emphasizing infant development, family functioning, and reducing maternal and infant mortality.

The master agreement is awarded to Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK), a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization, and covers the period from November 13, 2024, to November 12, 2025, with potential extensions up to five years. The contract encompasses statewide coverage across Arizona, including counties such as Maricopa, Pinal, Mohave, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Santa Cruz, Apache, Coconino, Navajo, and Yavapai. As a fixed-price contract, it requires contractors to employ licensed registered nurses with pediatric experience and comply with specific documentation, reporting, and quality improvement requirements. The contract includes comprehensive liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate coverage, ensuring robust protection for service delivery.