BNPA - IGA - Dietetic Internship

The Arizona Department of Health Services Master Agreement CTR074629 is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) focused on supporting the state's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program through a Dietetic Internship initiative. The IDV enables Maricopa County to administer a part-time WIC Dietetic Internship program designed to recruit and develop up to six Registered Dietitian Nutritionists annually. The contract supports workforce development by providing financial resources for recruiting, selecting, and training nutrition professionals who will ultimately enhance nutrition services for eligible Arizona families.

The master agreement is awarded to Maricopa County by the Arizona Department of Health Services, with a comprehensive performance period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursement agreement with an annual budget not to exceed $186,726.42, which includes detailed expense categories such as personnel costs, professional services, travel, and indirect expenses. The IDV covers Maricopa County and is specifically aligned with the Arizona WIC Program's workforce development objectives, utilizing an ACEND-accredited internship program to improve nutritional services across the state.