YH26-0024_NPTQ_PP_Health_Care_Cost_Review_signed.pdf

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801 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

DETERMINATION

NOT PRACTICABLE TO QUOTE PROCUREMENT

(Limited competition of contracts $10,000 - $100,000)

Service: P&P Health Care Cost Review Name of Contractor: IHS Global Inc., Contract Number: YH26-0024 Contract Term: Upon Execution through 8/20/26 Contract Value: $33,250

1. In accordance with A.R.S. §41-2535 and A.A.C. R2-7-D301, a determination to substantiate a procurement when competition is not practicable is required.

AAC R2-7-D301

For purchases not exceeding the amount prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-2535, including construction, the agency chief procurement officer shall issue a request for quotation under R2-7-D302 unless any of the following apply:

1. The purchase can be made from a state or agency contract;

2. The purchase can be made from a set-aside organization as established in Article 10;

3. The purchase is not expected to exceed $100,000.00;

4. The agency chief procurement officer makes a written determination that competition is not practicable under the circumstances. The purchase shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances.

2. Description of Procurement:

AHCCCS is required through the State Plan Amendment to use the P&P Health Care Cost Review for inflationary increases for FQHC/RHC providers. This product is further used for trending and inflation for capitation rate setting, Financial Review Committee estimates, and AHCCCS’ annual budget request.

After a careful review of the contract and justification listed herein, the Chief Procurement Officer has determined that this contract is a NPTQ procurement.

Tracey Thomas on behalf of Date Meggan LaPorte, AHCCCS Chief Procurement Officer

Docusign Envelope ID: 8BFDFE42-AB19-4E31-8A42-D463FA0A902C

8/8/2025