Inter-Agency Service Agreement for Hearing Healthcare Services

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR079020 is an Interagency Service Agreement focused on providing comprehensive hearing healthcare services for low-income adult Arizonans. The contract enables the University of Arizona's Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic (UA-SLHC) to offer critical audiology services, including hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, follow-up appointments, ear molds, hearing aid accessories, and aural rehabilitation. Specifically targeted at Arizona residents aged 21 and older with hearing loss ranging from 40-80 dBHL, the agreement addresses healthcare needs for individuals who cannot access hearing aids through other federal or state programs.

The master agreement is awarded to the University of Arizona and managed by the Arizona Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement with a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 per fiscal year, featuring specific service pricing such as $75 for hearing tests, $270 for first-year hearing aid fitting and supplies, and $75 per ear mold. The agreement allows for potential annual renewal and provides a structured approach to delivering essential hearing healthcare services across the state of Arizona.