GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
The Inn on Newfound Lake, Bridgewater, New Hampshire
August 5, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
#1 CONSENT CALENDAR - DONATIONS:
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#A. Authorize to accept a donation from US Census Bureau in the form of payment for travel-related expenses for an NHES employee to attend a Local Employment Dynamics Partnership Workshop and a Steering Committee meeting in Washington, DC and Suitland-Silver Hill, MD. The estimated value of the donation is $1,500.
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#2 Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for Tru Form Precision Manufacturing, LLC and Tru 2 Form Realty, LLC located in Plaistow, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-I:9 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#3 Authorize to pay the National Association of Medicaid Directors, Washington, DC $7,350 for annual membership dues. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#4 NOT USED
#4A Authorize to amend a retroactive sole source contract with BizStream, Allendale, MI (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, item #71), to provide operational support services for continued use of the web-based residential management system for the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, by increasing the price by $84,866 from $81,976 to $166,842, and by extending the end date to June 30, 2016 from June 30, 2014. 100% General Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#5 Authorize to amend an agreement with JSI Research & Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #40), to provide a broad range of programmatic support services across a number of public health programs to include public health strategic planning, needs assessment, training and technical assistance; and implementation of health communications campaigns, by increasing the price by $79,398 from $1,525,400 to $1,604,798. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#6 Authorize to exercise a sole source amendment to an agreement with the City of Franklin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-4-13, item #43), to provide planning, training, and equipment to the Northern New England Metropolitan Medical Response System Strike Team in NH to enhance the overall medical surge/mass prophylaxis, mass care services, public health and medical services and first responder health and safety capabilities, by increasing the price by $50,000 from $50,000 to $100,000, and by extending the completion date from August 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds.
#7 Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal and Child Health Section, to amend an agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-6-12, item #74), to add an Exhibit I – Health Insurance Portability Act Business Associate Agreement. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. No Additional Funding.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#8 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Lamprey Health Care Inc., Newmarket, NH, for the provision of two health promotion programs that promote health and independence opportunities for the citizens in NH, in an amount not to exceed $51,974. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Developmental Services
#9 Authorize to make a retroactive one time unencumbered payment in the amount of $926.20 to Ellen J. Barry, for investigative services provided in excess of her contract with the Bureau during SFY 2014 using SFY 2015 funds. 100% Other Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
#10 Authorize to amend a retroactive sole source agreement with Carrier Corporation, Canton, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-8-14, item #46), to replace the capacity slide rod with newly fabricated capacity slide rod as part of the repair to operational capacity of Chiller #2 for the cooling of the Acute Psychiatric Services building, by increasing the price by $3,500 from $75,000 to $78,500. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 66% General, 29% Federal, 5% Other Funds.
#11 Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source agreement with Concord Hospital Inc., Concord, NH, for the provision of Laboratory and Pathology Services and Employee Health Services, in the amount not to exceed $115,000. Effective July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 27% General, 73% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#12 Authorize to accept and place on file the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.
#13 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $39,300 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from June 21, 2014 through July 17, 2014.
#14 Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way’s Contemplated Awards List for amounts less than $5,000 for the sum total of $81,173.37 for the period extending from April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014.
#15 Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Finance and Contracts report of all paid Small Claims in the previous fourth quarter of FY 2014 totaling $566 for individuals amounts less than $600. (2)Further authorize to pay small claims for the next Fiscal Year first quarter, July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014. 100% Highway Funds.
#16 Authorize the Bureau of Traffic to amend a retroactive sole source contract with Miovision Technologies Incorporated, Ontario, Canada (originally approved by G&C on 12-14-11, item #122), for software usage/download hours, by increasing the amount by $129,584 from $65,985 to $195,569, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#17 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an operating agreement with the Milford-Bennington Railroad Co., Milford, NH, to provide freight service on the state-owned line. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2033. 100% Agency Income.
#18 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a sole source contract with Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #233), for coordinated transportation services for elderly persons and persons with disabilities, by increasing the amount by $227,901 from $207,884 to $435,785. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#19 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a sole source contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Merrimack, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/5/13, item #234), for coordinated transportation services for elderly persons and persons with disabilities, by increasing the amount by $159,686 from $168,105 to $327,791. Effective upon G&C approval through June 5, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#20 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a sole source contract with Southern NH Planning Commission, Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #237), for coordinated transportation services for elderly persons and persons with disabilities, by increasing the amount by $329,447 from $173,109 to $502,556. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#21 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT (originally approved by G&C on 6-6-13, item #226), for public transportation services in the Hanover-Lebanon area, by increasing the amount by $72,706 from $3,170,770 to $3,243,476. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#22 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a sole source contract with Central NH Regional Planning Commission, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #231), for coordinated transportation services for elderly persons and persons with disabilities, by increasing the amount by $164,463 from $134,725 to $299,188. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#23 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to amend a grant to the Laconia Airport Authority (originally approved by G&C on 8-24-11, item #79), to conduct an Airport Master Plan Update Study Phase II, by extending the completion date to February 28, 2015 from August 31, 2014. No Additional Funding.
#24 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the Nashua Airport Authority to acquire land for runway approach surfaces at Boire Field, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $409,305. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2018. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#25 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the Nashua Airport Authority to install an airport perimeter and wildlife fence at Boire Field, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $304,917.49. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2018. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#26 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to amend a grant to the Town of Whitefield (originally approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #106), to conduct an environmental assessment for the Mt. Washington Regional Airport, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2014 from September 30, 2014. No Additional Funding.
#26A Authorize the Bureau of Traffic to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, IA, to provide the State’s share of the operational costs totaling $143,427 for the 511 Travel Information web services. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#26B Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to enter into a retroactive contract with Yates Electric Service Inc., Durham, NH, for electrical inspection, maintenance, repairs and system upgrades for the Sarah Long Bridge, Memorial Bridge, Hampton River Bridge, the Wentworth House Bridge, the I-95 High Level Bridge, and Various Bridges and Bridge Maintenance Facilities statewide, on the basis of a low bid of $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 66% Highway, 34% Agency Funds.
#26C Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with F. L. Merrill Construction Inc., Loudon, NH, for roadway improvements on 1.7 miles of NH Route 108 in Durham and Newmarket, on the basis of a low bid of $4,111,415.07. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $205,570.75 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 18, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#26D Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, for minor expansion and reconfiguration of the Portsmouth Transportation Center, the Park and Ride facility located on the southern end of the Pease Tradeport in Portsmouth, on the basis of a low bid of $686,674.50. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $48,067.22 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#27 Authorize to award an emergency grant to the Town of Northumberland, Concord, NH, in the amount of $278,000 to perform emergency waterline repairs in Northumberland, NH. Effective August 5, 2014 through December 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#28 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Gilford, NH, in the amount of $418,000 to support replacement of the water system at the Old Lake Shore Cooperative manufactured housing park. Effective August 5, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#29 Authorize to award a grant to the City of Keene, NH, in the amount of $270,000 for heating system and capital improvements at the Meadow Road Apartments in Keene, NH. Effective August 5, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#30 Authorize to award a grant to the County of Sullivan, Newport, NH, in the amount of $185,590 to assist with infrastructure improvements at the Earl M. Bourdon Center in Claremont, NH. Effective August 5, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#31 Authorize to award a grant to the City of Laconia, NH, in the amount of $500,000 on behalf of the Laconia Housing Authority, to fund energy improvements to the Strafford House. Effective August 5, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#32 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Stewartstown, NH, in the amount of $250,000 to assist with a water supply and drainage swale improvement project at Northern View Apartments. Effective August 5, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#33 Authorize to convey a 50-foot wide submerged pipeline easement within the Squamscott River between Exeter and Stratham, as well as access and temporary construction easement, at no cost to the state, to Granite State Gas Transportation Inc., Hampton, NH, for a segment of an interstate natural gas transmission pipeline. (2)Further authorize the Department of Justice to accept $1,100 in administrative fees for deposit into the State’s general fund.
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#34 Authorize to retroactively pay the Governors Highway Safety Association, Washington, DC, $4,110 for annual dues covering the 12-month period commencing July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Effective upon G&C approval. 25% Federal, 75% Highway Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#35 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Seneca Corporation of Vienna, VA (originally approved by G&C on 8-9-06, item #3), for help desk support services for the Department of Health and Human Services business units, by increasing the amount by $110,250 from $4,087,273.20 to $4,197,523.20, and by extending the end date from August 31, 2014 to February 28, 2015. 100% Other (Agency Class 27) Funds: the agency Class 27 used by DHHS to reimburse DoIT for this contract with 58% General, 42% Federal Funds.
#35A Authorize to amend a retroactive sole source contract with First Data Government Solutions, Cincinnati, OH (originally approved by G&C On 5-21-08, item #6), for support and maintenance of a proprietary interactive voice response system that provides child support payment information to clients and claims payment information to child care providers of the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Support Services and Division for Children, Youth and Families, by increasing the amount by $102,555.54 from $201,349.15 to $303,904.69, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2017. The Department of Information Technology estimates that the 100% paid by agency class 027 appropriations will be funded with 58% General, 42% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
#36 Authorize the confirmation of Major Walter A. Hale IV, Tacoma, WA, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
STATE TREASURY
#37 Authorize to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $264,601 and the Commissioner of Treasury to issue checks in the amount of $264,600.40 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#38 Authorize to pay the Multistate Tax Commission, Washington, DC, in the amount of $12,231 for membership in the Nexus Program as an Associate Member. Effective until June 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
#39 Authorize to exercise the option to renew an existing contract with Premiere Credit of North America LLC, Indianapolis, IN, (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #15), to perform debt collection services for debts for the Department. Effective upon G&C approval through a period of one year. This contract incurs no outlay of State funds as Premiere Credit of North America LLC is working on a percentage rate of recovery basis. As a first placement debt collector in the debt collection process, Premiere Credit LLC will retain 18% from any funds that are recovered without litigation, as a second placement debt collector in the collection process, Premiere Credit LLC will retain 23% of funds collected without litigation; if litigation is required and approved by the Department, Premiere Credit LLC shall retain 35%.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
#40 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Beverly Kelley, Albion, ME, to provide janitorial services, in the amount of $8,800 for the NH Building at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. Effective September 9, 2014 through September 29, 2014. 100% Other Funds – Big E.
#41 Authorize the Division of Regulatory Services to budget and expend carry forward funds from SFY 2014, in the amount of $7,500 for out-of-state travel, to fulfill the scope of work to attend conferences and training sessions related to Organic Process Handlers Certification. These non-lapsing funds are fees collected for organic certification and inspections of organic operations in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds – Organic.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#42 Authorize to enter into a contract with Compass Health Analytics Inc., Portland, ME, for the provision of consulting services to provide recommendations for health care provider payment reform that controls costs while maintaining consumer protection, in the amount of $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#43 Authorize to retroactively amend the current lease agreement with Key Road Associates, Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-17-09, item #45), for rental of 47,800 square feet of office space located at 109 Key Road, Keene, NH, for a total cost of $57,552. Effective August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#43A Authorize to exercise the option to extend a lease with David and Cindy Hicks, Colebrook, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 10-26-11, item #16), for the continued operation of the Workers Assistance Center, Colebrook, NH, from November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2016, in the amount of $13,843.20. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#44 Authorize to enter into a retroactive six-month hold over amendment with Ronald and Donna Olszak, Bridgewater, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7-15-09, item #32), for the purpose of the continued provision of probation/parole district space, by increasing the amount by $4,490.28 from $44,915.36 to $49,405.64. Effective August 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. 100% General Funds.
#45 Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with Sentinel Offender Services LLC, Irvine, CA, to provide Offender Electronic Monitoring Services, in the amount of $26,000. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016, with the option to renew for one additional period of up to two years. 90% Other, 10% General Funds.
#46 Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings d/b/a LabCorp, Raritan, NJ, to provide On-Site Clinical Laboratory Services for the incarcerated inmates of the Department, in the amount of $387,653.24. Effective June 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016, with the option to renew for one additional period of two years. 100% General Funds.
#47 Authorize to budget and expend prior state fiscal year balance forward funds in the amount of $30,000 from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, for expenses related to the care and custody of inmates in the NH Department of Corrections system. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. (2)Further authorize to enter into a contract with The Nakamoto Group Inc., d/b/a Nakamoto Correctional Consulting, Rockville, MD, to provide Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditing Services for the NH Department of Corrections, in the amount of $20,250. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015, with the option to renew for two additional periods of up to one year each. 100% Federal Funds.
#48 Authorize to enter into a contract with Academy Computer Services, Inc., Stoneham, MA, for the provision of Correctional Law Library services, in the amount of $65,461. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015 with the option to renew for two additional period of up to one year each. 100% Offender Funds.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#49 Authorize to accept and expend $45,000 in grant funds from the US Department of Transportation – Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for non-gas related work performed in the enforcement of the Underground Utility Damage Prevention System. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#50 Authorize to continue membership and participation in the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, in the amount of $9,626. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds (Utilities Assessments).
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#51 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with WMUR-TV, a division of Hearst Properties Inc., Manchester, NH, to lease space of certain areas at Cannon Mountain. Effective January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, with the option to renew for three additional 5-years periods. (2)Further authorize to accept a monthly fee of $2,325.42 for 2013, $2,395.18 for 2014, $2,467.03 for 2015, $2,541.05 for 2016, and $2,617.28 for 2017, which is a 3% yearly increase.
#52 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated July 18, 2014, in the total amount of $649,676.27 for their 2014/2015 in-state and out-of-state marketing projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#53 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, NC, and to reimburse NHFG up to $55,189 for collection of information on catch by NH marine recreational anglers. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend an estimated $40,291 for the above performed services. This portion of the $55,189 is funds in excess of the amount included in the 030,505,060, and 080 classes of the FY15 budget in anticipation of receiving these monies. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income.
#54 Authorize to enter into a wildlife habitat improvement agreement with Dan Davis for the management of 51 acres of agricultural land on the Connor Farm Wildlife Management Area in the Town of Exeter. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. No Funding.
#55 Authorize to enter into a wildlife habitat improvement agreement with Robert Rudder for the management of 21 acres of agricultural land on the Lower Shaker Wildlife Management Area in the town of Enfield. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2019. No Funding.
NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF NURSING
#56 Authorize to pay annual dues to the National Council of State Board of Nursing, Chicago, IL, in the amount of $6,000 for the Board’s participation in the National Licensing Compact Administrators from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#57 Authorize to amend G&C item #22, approved on December 4, 2013, MTBE Settlement by reallocating $80,900 for better utilization of funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% MTBE Settlement Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#58 Authorize to retroactively amend a lease agreement with 222 International LLC, c/o James J. Horne, CP Management Inc., Exeter, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-6-12, item #108), to hook-up the DES-owned emergency generator at the DES Coastal Office at the Pease International Tradeport, by increasing the agreement by $7,000 to $554,432.20 from $547,432.20. (2)Further authorize to modify certain terms and conditions of the lease to apply the Tenant’s renovation payment of $3,688 to alternate renovations – the Landlord will provide and install protective concrete/steel bollards around the DES emergency generator, and make electrical improvements in the Incident Command Post. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2015. 100% Oil Pollution Control Funds.
#59 Authorize to accept and expend $95,521 in additional federal funds for purposes of leaking underground storage tank facility cleanup. Effective upon G&C approval through June 5, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#60 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to perform laboratory analysis of shellfish samples for Vibrio parahaemolyticus presence and genetic characteristics, in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
#61 Authorize to award a sole source grant to the Association of US Delegates to the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment, Falmouth, ME, in the amount of $9,000 to support the Gulf of Maine Council Coordinator. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#62 Authorize to retroactively pay membership dues to the Association of Clean Water Administrators, Washington, DC, in the amount of $10,160. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#63 Authorize to retroactively pay the fiscal year 2015 membership dues to the Northeast Environmental Enforcement Project, Trenton, NJ, in the amount of $4,000. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 40% Federal, 60% Other Funds.
#64 Authorize a loan agreement with the City of Lebanon, NH, in the amount not to exceed $200,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#65 Authorize a loan agreement with the Town of Newmarket, NH, in the amount not to exceed $1,055,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#66 Authorize a loan agreement with the Midridge Condominium Association, Londonderry, NH, in the amount not to exceed $50,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#67 Authorize a loan agreement with Copple Crown Village District, New Durham, NH, in the amount not to exceed $150,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#68 Authorize to enter into a contract with Applied Geographics Inc., Boston, MA, for website design and content development of an environmental indicators dashboard, in the amount of $88,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#69 Authorize to retroactively amend an agreement with Field Geology Services LLC, Farmington, ME, (originally approved by G&C on 5-9-12, item #77) to complete the fluvial erosion hazard assessment of the Suncook River, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2015 from June 30, 2014. No Additional funding. 100% Capital (General) Funds.
#70 Authorize Quimby Point Boat Club’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia.
#70A Authorize to enter into a contract with FIAI Inc., d/b/a Cross Insurance, Manchester, NH, to purchase property insurance coverage for the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program, for a total cost not to exceed $31,705. Effective September 1, 2014 through September 1, 2015. 100% WRBP Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#71 Authorize to accept a donation of $135,000 in the form of waived annual fees (3 years @ $45,000) for Esri GIS software for use statewide in all K-12 public and private schools. The licenses will be granted through an extension of the K-12 Statewide Education Site License Agreement between Esri and the Department of Education through July 31, 2017.
#72 Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to contract with Robert Manseau, Amesbury, ME, to assist the Department in providing technical assistance and professional learning opportunities on the components of the state’s principal effectiveness model and in providing technical assistance to Title 1 Priority and Focus schools, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#73 Authorize to contract with Jean Briggs Badger, Rye, NH, to assist the Department in providing technical assistance and professional learning opportunities to advance best and promising practices in Early Childhood Education (PK-3rd grade), especially in the area of early reading and literacy, and in providing support to the Title 1 Priority and Focus Schools, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#74 Authorize to contract with Rose Colby, Epping, NH, to assist the Department in providing technical assistance and professional learning opportunities on competency education best practices, as well as measures to assess those competencies, and in providing assistance to Title 1 Priority and Focus Schools, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#75 Authorize to contract with Saundra Kent, Deering, NH, to assist the Department in providing technical assistance and professional learning opportunities on competency education best practices, as well as measures to assess those competencies, and in providing assistance to Title 1 Priority and Focus Schools, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#76 Authorize to contract with Jane Bergeron-Beaulieu, Litchfield, NH, to assist the Department in providing technical assistance and professional learning opportunities to advance innovation instruction to close achievement gaps and use of measures of student learning, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#77 Authorize to contract with Data Retrieval Systems Group LLC, Hancock, NH, to provide technical assistance to the Bureau of Accountability and Assessment in the area of adequacy and accountability, in an amount not to exceed $180,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#78 Authorize to enter into a contract with the Southeastern Regional Education Center Inc., to develop and implement a statewide preschool special education technical assistance and professional development system, for an amount not to exceed $370,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#79 Authorize to enter into a contract with Evergreen Evaluation and Consulting Inc., Jericho, VT, to conduct the evaluation of the NH Safe Schools and Health Students Grant, in an amount not to exceed $224,960. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#80 Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to enter into a retroactive contract with New England College, Henniker, NH, to support the Title IIA State Agency for Higher Education initiative for Improving Teaching Quality through a NH Scholars Initiative, in an amount not to exceed $167,860. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, with the option to renewal for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#81 Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to contract with the Center for Collaborative Education, Boston, MA, to take the lead in the continued development of a performance-based assessment system model for NH students, in the amount not to exceed $187,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#82 Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to contract with The National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment Inc., Dover, NH, to serve the department as a technical advisor for the assessment and accountability program and initiatives, in an amount not to exceed $208,090. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#83 Authorize to enter into a contract with Advanced language Services, Federal Way, Washington, to provide the NH Department of Education with translation services for the provision of special education documents, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015, with the option to renew for one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#83A Authorize to retroactively renew the contract with Measured Progress Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-11, item #317), to develop, implement, score, analyze, and report results of a Science Assessment to meet current federal and state requirements, in an amount not to exceed $1,039,433. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 20% State, 80% Federal Funds.
#83B Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to retroactively exercise a renewal option of a contract with Measured Progress Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, item #201), to continue to score and report results of an alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards, The NH Alternate Learning Progressions Assessment, to meet current federal and state requirements, in an amount not to exceed $654,005. 100% Federal Funds.
#83C Authorize to amend a cooperative agreement with the University of NH, Institute on Disability, Durham, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 2-20-13, item #65, in an amount not to exceed $100,000), for the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Initiative, by extending the end date retroactively from June 30, 2014 to August 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#84 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend a memorandum of agreement for the Department of Environmental Services (originally approved by G&C on 5-9-12, item #109), to change the number of years that the Grantee is required to maintain financial records from 4 to 7 years without affecting federal funding, by extending the completion date from September 18, 2014 to September 17, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
#85 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management to retroactively pay FY 2015 membership dues to the National Emergency Management Association, Lexington, KY, for an amount not to exceed $3,200. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income (Plea by mail).
#86 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with ASCLD/Lab (American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board), Garner, NC, for the audit and inspection of the Forensic Laboratory scheduled to take place, tentatively, between August 10-15, 2014 with three annual on-site surveillance visits, in the amount of $36,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 48% Highway, 32% Federal, 20% Agency Income (plea by mail).
#87 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend a grant agreement with Lakes Region Planning Commission (originally approved by G&C on 1-25-12, item #81), to complete the local hazard mitigation plans for the Towns of Hebron and Tuftonboro, by extending the completion date from September 18, 2014 to September 17, 2015. No additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
#88 Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with WBIN Media Co., Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for the purpose of the creation, production, distribution, and promotion of the radio announcements focusing on the importance of “sharing the road” and on upcoming motorcycle rider training courses. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2014. 100% Agency Income (Highway Safety).
#89 Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively exercise a one-year contract renewal option with Anvab Inc., d/b/a Concord Aviation Services, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7-11-12, item #95), for the provision of scheduled maintenance and inspection of the Cessna Aircraft, contingent on Concord Aviation Services remaining the Fixed Base Operator at Concord Municipal Airport, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 81% Highway, 19% Turnpike Funds.
#89A Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a contract with NH Association of Broadcasters, Manchester, NH, for noncommercial sustaining announcements on emergency management and preparedness, in the amount of $66,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 57% Private & Local, 32% Federal, 11% Fire & EMS Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#90 Authorize to appoint Jason A. Casey as an Attorney at a salary of $60,500. Effective August 8, 2014.
#91 Authorize to appoint John J. Kennedy as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $63,500. Effective August 31, 2014 through August 31, 2019.
#92 Authorize to appoint Danielle Horgan as an Attorney at a salary of $58,000. Effective August 8, 2014.
#93 Authorize to reappoint Rosemary Wiant as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $69,250. Effective August 31, 2014 through August 31, 2019.
#94 Authorize to reappoint Karen A. Schlitzer as an Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation and Construction Bureau at a salary level of $82,000. Effective August 31, 2014 through August 31, 2019. 100% Transfer from another agency (Highway Funds).
#95 Authorize to reappoint Richard W. Head as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $100,500. Effective September 28, 2014 through September 28, 2019.
#96 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Andrew Eills, Concord, NH, for the purpose of providing a hearings officer for the Banking Department, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income (Revenue from Banking).
#97 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with David Conley, Concord, NH, for the purpose of providing administrative prosecution services for the NH Joint Board of Licensure and Certification, in the amount of $7,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Transfer from other agencies.
#98 Authorize to reappoint Francis C. Fredericks Jr as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $62,750. Effective August 31, 2014 through August 31, 2019.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#99 Authorize a temporary construction easement on land along Sheep Davis Road (NH Route 106) in Pembroke owned by Genrose LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company, for the purpose of constructing and installing a subsurface water line to pass beneath Sheep David Road and supply water to the NH Army National Guard Regional Training Institute currently under construction on the opposite side of Sheep Davis Road. No Cost to the State.
#100 Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Joseph D. Kenney with regard to a certain project in participation with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic, Lebanon, NH.
#101 Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $400,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of September.
#102 Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property, Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend FFY2014 reallocation of State Administrative Expense funds in the amount of $105,670 approved by the Department of Agriculture on June 19, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#103 Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
#104 Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property to amend the State’s contract with Comdata Network Inc., Brentwood, TN (originally approved by G&C On 8-24-11, item #11), to extend the provision of fuel card services by six months, from August 31, 2014 to February 28, 2015, with a corresponding increase in the price by $25,000 from $175,000 to $200,000, and to change the name of the contractor from Comdata Network Inc., to Comdata Inc.
#105 Authorize to amend a contract with Banc of America Merchant Services LLC, Englewood, CO, (originally approved by G&C on 9-18-13, item #27), for the conversion of the merchant card services processing platform, by extending the end date from August 31, 2014 to November 14, 2014. No Additional Funding.
#106 Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to accept a donation of a parcel of land with an estimated market value range of $430,000 to $560,000 described as Tax Map 168 Lots 15 & 15A (“parcel of land”) from the City of Manchester, NH, situated in the City of Manchester, County of Hillsborough, surrounding the Hillsborough County Superior Court North, Manchester, NH. (2)Further authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a maintenance agreement with Amoskeag Industries Inc., providing responsibility of the reasonable and customary maintenance of such parcel of land. (3)Further authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to provide funds in the amount of $5,000 for the establishment of an escrow account at Citizens Private Bank and Trust for the purpose of guaranteeing that the parcel be properly maintenance and preserved for the use and enjoyment of the public. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Escrow.
#107 Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with The Melanson Co. Inc., Bow, NH, for the Police Standards Roof Repair, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $49,500. (2)Further authorize the amount of $1,700 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $51,200. Effective upon G&C approval through November 7, 2014. 100% Operating – Other Funds.
#108 Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the Town of Hooksett, NH, which shall provide courtroom and office space for the 6th Circuit Court – District Division – Hooksett comprised of approximately 6,093 square feet located at 101 Merrimack Street, Hooksett, NH, in an amount not to exceed $296,367.84. Effective September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2018. 100% Transfer Funds (transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies).
#109 Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the County of Hillsborough, Goffstown, NH, for courtroom, office space and storage for the 9th Circuit Court-District Division-Goffstown courthouse, comprised of approximately 8,342 square feet located at 329 Mast Road, Goffstown, NH, in an amount not to exceed $882,876. Effective December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2018. 100% Transfer Funds – transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies.
#110 Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with North and South Construction Services, Barrington, NH, for the Automotive Roof Replacement, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $39,151. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $3,500 for unanticipated structural expenses, bringing the total to $42,651. (3)Further authorize the amount of $4,200 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $46,851. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2014. 84.79% Highway, 15.21% Federal Funds.
#111 Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D.L. King and Associates Inc., Nashua, NH, for the Manchester Readiness Center Building Renovations – NHARNG, Manchester, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,258,790. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $75,000 for owner initiated changes and/or unanticipated issues discovered during the renovation, bringing the total to $1,333,790. (3)Further authorize the amount of $17,146 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction, Capital Clerk for oversight and engineering services provided, bringing the total to $1,350,936. (4)Further authorize the amount of $25,969 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $1,376,905. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2015. 50% Capital, 50% Federal Funds.
#112 Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Harvey Construction, Bedford, NH, for the Acute Psychiatric Services Psychiatric Crisis Beds and Security Upgrades, Concord, NH, for a total not to exceed $2,692,985. 99% General – Capital, 1% Other Funds. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $65,727 for unanticipated construction issues, bringing the total to $2,758,712. 100% General – Capital Funds. (3)Further authorize the amount of $2,950 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $2,761,662. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Other Funds.