CTR076698_Pre_Contract_Documents.pdf

This document is a Procurement File Memorandum from the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES), specifically the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), dated April 16, 2025. The memorandum concerns a procurement exemption for Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) contracts, which are created under the Older Americans Act of 1965. The document involves the Arizona state government, specifically the designated State Unit on Aging (SUA), and eight regional Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state.

The memorandum authorizes ADES/DAAS to enter into one-year direct contracts with each of the eight AAA regions from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, while simultaneously preparing for a full five-year contract to be implemented on July 1, 2027. These contracts are exempt from the Arizona Procurement Code under A.R.S. § 41-2504(Q)(2) and are designed to develop, establish, and maintain a comprehensive service delivery system for older adults. The primary goal is to support services and programs that enhance the quality of life for older adults, reduce their need for institutional care, and provide support within their geographic Planning and Service Area (PSA). The contracts are funded through federal sources and are intended to ensure a continuum of services for clients served by these agencies.