Community Action Services Program

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR075436, awarded to Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (PPEP), is a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing community action services across multiple Arizona counties. The IDV enables procurement of diverse social service programs, including case management, utility assistance, homeless youth services, and crisis support for low-income individuals and families. Key service categories encompass community services, energy assistance, and economic self-sufficiency initiatives, funded through multiple sources such as Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN).

The master agreement is administered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Division of Community Assistance and Development, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. PPEP, a non-profit organization based in Tucson, will serve multiple Community Action Agencies across Arizona, including regions in Phoenix, Glendale, Maricopa County, Mesa, Coconino County, and Pima County. The contract is structured as a master agreement with reimbursement based on actual allowable costs, not exceeding annual service budget ceilings. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the initial Itemized Service Budget for the first year totals $167,713.83, with potential for renewal and extension up to a five-year maximum term.