YH26-0026 Sourcing & Distribution of Deterra Bags

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR078077, awarded to Verde Environmental Technologies Inc., is a specialized Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on medication disposal and substance use prevention. The IDV enables the procurement of Deterra Drug Deactivation System pouches and associated educational materials, with a comprehensive statewide mailing program designed to prevent medication misuse, diversion, and environmental harm. The contract supports a targeted initiative to distribute 165,562 Medium Deterra Pouches directly to Arizona households, accompanied by customized resource cards that provide prevention and treatment information.

The master agreement is contracted through AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) and has a performance period from the date of last signature through September 30, 2025. Funded by the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, Recovery Services Block Grant and supported by American Rescue Plan Act funds, the contract has a total value of $1,000,000. Verde Environmental Technologies will manage all aspects of the program, including list development, educational postcard design, printing, assembly, and shipping of drug deactivation pouches across Arizona. The project is estimated to potentially prevent misuse of 7,450,290 pills, with projected community savings of $2,735,507 in healthcare, productivity, and criminal justice costs.