Specialized Rescue and Technical Equipment for AZDPS Air Rescue Operations

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Master Agreement CTR078837 is a specialized Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for procuring technical rescue and specialized equipment for Air Rescue Operations. The contract covers a wide range of critical rescue gear including wet suits, carabiners, rescue knives, harnesses, helmets, stretchers, rescue baskets, rappelling equipment, and patient immobilization tools. Vendors can provide equipment from manufacturers such as Northwest River Supply, Rock Exotica, Petzl America, and CMC, with pricing structured around consistent discounts (typically 20% off retail) for most items, enabling flexible and targeted procurement of specialized rescue equipment.

The master agreement is awarded to AHS Rescue LLC, a Phoenix-based company, through a competitive solicitation process (RFP No. BPM007077) managed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The contract commences on September 24, 2025, with an initial one-year term and potential for four additional one-year renewals, creating a maximum potential contract duration of five years. Geographically limited to Arizona, the IDV allows AZDPS to issue direct release purchase orders for rescue equipment, with a total possible contract value not explicitly disclosed. The procurement follows Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code guidelines, with AHS Rescue selected after scoring 850 out of 1000 points in a comprehensive evaluation process that assessed experience, capacity, approach, and cost.