GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
December 16, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
#1 MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#A. Authorize Shane Csiki, Flood Hazards Program Administrator, to travel over 300 miles one-way in a state owned vehicle, rather than by air travel, in the amount of $720 to attend the North Atlantic and Midwest Aquatic Habitat Connectivity and Infrastructure Resilience Workshop from January 6-8, 2016, in Philadelphia, PA. 100% Other (Interagency Federal Pass-Thru) Funds.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#B. Authorize to enter Mary Tarbell into an Educational Tuition Agreement with College for America at Southern NH University, to participate in 24 Completed Projects for the period of January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016, and to pay said costs not to exceed $1,250. 100% Other (Insurance Department Administrative Assessment).
STATE TREASURY
#C. Authorize to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $70,610 and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $70,610.16 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Business Operations
#D. Authorize to make a payment for annual membership dues to the New England States Consortium Systems Organization, Shrewsbury, MA, in the amount of $28,500 for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#E. Authorize to pay calendar year 2016 membership dues to the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, Arlington, VA, in the amount of $6,900. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#2 MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#A. Authorize to accept and place on file the annual financial statement for Fiscal Year 2015.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#B. Authorize to accept and place on file the report of the Monitoring and Status Updates of Land Interests Acquired through the Land Conservation Investment Program for fiscal year 2015.
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
#C. Authorize to accept and place on file the Annual Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#D. Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Christopher T. Sununu with regard to a certain project in participation with the Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH.
#3 MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#A. Authorize the nomination of Lieutenant Colonel Paul M. Kell, Durham, NH, for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#B. Authorize the nomination of Major Jassen L. Bluto, Northfield, VT, for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#C. Authorize the confirmation of Captain Joseph R. Gray, Rochester, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#D. Authorize the confirmation of Captain Brooks J. Hayward, Epsom, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#E. Authorize the confirmation of Captain Emily P. Riordan, Derry, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#F. Authorize the confirmation of Captain Steven M. Mongelli, Townsend, MA, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#G. Authorize the confirmation of Captain Philip A. Meher, Plaistow, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#H. Authorize the confirmation of Captain Michael A. Butler, Manchester, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#I. Authorize the confirmation of Captain Matthew M. Dupuis, Concord, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
#4 MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Items
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#A. Authorize to amend an agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Bedford, NH and Watertown, NY (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #94), to develop and implement optimized traffic signal timing plans for approximately 65 signalized intersections in the air quality non-attainment areas of the State, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. No Additional Funding.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#B. Authorize to amend an agreement with the Town of Alstead, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-4-13, item #7, in the amount of $258,000), to allow for completion of the replacement of the water system at the Well Hill Cooperative, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2016 from December 31, 2015. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#C. Authorize to amend a contract with Sophus Consulting Inc., Folsom, CA (originally approved by G&C on 11-12-14, item #58A), to upgrade the department’s current electronic records and case management system entitled Prolaw, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% General Funds.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#D. Authorize to amend an award of grant funds in the amount of $225,000 to Fiske Hydro Inc., (originally approved by G&C on 11-20-13, item #45), to increase the capacity of renewable energy production at the Fiske Hydro generating site in Hinsdale, NH, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. 100% Renewable Energy Fund (a non-lapsing special fund continually appropriated to the Commission).
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#E. Authorize the Bureau of Trails to amend Recreational Trails Program grant contracts with the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 30, 2015, in the total amount of $722,575 for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and trail related safety and educational projects, by extending the expiration date to October 31, 2016 from the original expiration date of December 31, 2015. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
#F. Authorize to amend an agreement with Easter Seals of NH, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #15), to provide Emergency Solutions Grant services, by expanding the service area in order to meet specified needs. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
REGULAR AGENDA
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#5 Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing and refinancing of an industrial facility by the Business Finance Authority for MetCon Realty LLC 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 the Commissioner
#6 Authorize to transfer general funds in the amount of $2,935,876, increase Federal revenues in the amount of $9,129,830 and increase related Other revenues in the amount of $1,219,378. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management
#7 Authorize to enter into a renewal lease with Forty Terrill Park Drive LLC c/o CPManagement Inc., Exeter, NH (contingent upon approval by Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee scheduled for December 9, 2015) for office space in Concord in the amount of $5,851,207.96. Effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2025. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.
#8 Authorize to enter into a lease agreement with Airtight IV LLC, Manchester, NH, (contingent upon approval by Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee scheduled for December 9, 2015) for office space in Manchester, in the amount of $5,960,400. Effective January 15, 2016 through March 31, 2016. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#9 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Milliman Inc., Washington, (originally approved by G&C on 6-6-12, item #39), for the provision of Comprehensive Healthcare Information System data, by increasing the price by $26,250 from $2,118,175 to $2,144,425. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#10 Authorize the Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services to enter into a sole source amendment with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-13-11, item #73), to continue providing Transitional Living services for men, by increasing the price by $82,423 from $1,614,637 to an amount not to exceed $1,697,060, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016. (2)Further authorize to amend a License For Use of Premises with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-13-11, item #73), to continue using the premises, known as the Tirrell House, Manchester, NH for housing facilities for men enrolled in Transitional Living services, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016. Effective January 1, 2016. 100% General Funds.
#11 Authorize the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the NH Department of Corrections to provide the Seeking Safety Program to the incarcerated inmates at the Shea Farm Transitional Housing Unit in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds.
#12 Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with Magellan Medicaid Administration Inc., Glen Allen, VA (originally approved by G&C on 6-9-10, item #82), to manage pharmacy benefits for the Medicaid Program, by increasing the price limitation by $4,815,600 from $16,239,703 to $21,055,303 and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2017. 25% General, 75% Federal Funds.
#13 Authorize the Bureau of Behavioral Health to enter into a contract with NFI North Inc., Contoocook, NH, to operate the transitional housing program on the NH Hospital campus, in an amount not to exceed $7,236,000. Effective January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 49.75% Federal, 49.75% General, .50% Other Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
#14 Authorize to enter into a retroactive agreement with Family Promise of Greater Nashua Inc., Hudson, NH, for the State Grant-in-Aid Funds program to provide transitional shelter services, in an amount not to exceed $44,856. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
Division of Children, Youth and Families
#15 Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $362,852 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the purpose of Comprehensive Youth Treatment Strategic Planning. (2)Further authorize to establish one full-time temporary (Class 059) position, utilizing funds from the Comprehensive Youth Treatment Strategic Planning. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#16 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Susan Watson, Jefferson, NH, for the provision of prevention technical assistance consulting services in an amount not to exceed $130,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Child Support Services
#17 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Burlington, NC, for paternity testing services, in an amount not to exceed $165,620.70. Effective January 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 66% Federal, 34% General Funds.
Division of Children, Youth and Families
#18 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment with New Futures Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-22-15, item #21), by including a State Youth Treatment Planning provision to the existing contract for Family and Community Support Networks for Families of Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances and Substance Use Disorders and by increasing the price by $29,920 from $149,138.89 to an amount not to exceed $179,058.89. Effective upon G&C approval through the original end date of September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funding.
Office of Minority Health & Refugee Affairs
#19 Authorize to enter into amendments to existing agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated November 2, 2015 (originally approved by G&C on 5-27-15, item #17), for Refugee Targeted Assistance services, by reducing the funding amount by $39,001 from $228,000 to $188,999. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#20 Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated October 20, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $98,000 for the provision of services for NH refugees sixty (6) year of age or older which promote community integration, naturalization, health, and mental health by providing case management and development of culturally and linguistically appropriate activities. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#21 Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance to enter into agreements with 17 vendors in an amount not to exceed $509,750, to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program. Effective January 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2017 for Traci Wagner, MD; Loretta Morrissette, RDH; and Michelle O’Mahony, PA; and through December 31, 2017 for the remaining agreements. 100% Other Funds from the NH Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriters Association.
#22 Authorize the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control to amend item #8, approved by G&C on September 16, 2015, for grants received from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness to funds NH Ebola Preparedness and Response program, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control to accept and expend remaining federal funds in the amount of $340,567 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and $125,267 from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response for a total of $465,834 to fund the NH Ebola Preparedness and Repose Program. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#23 Authorize the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $286,867 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the National Syndromic Surveillance Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#24 Authorize Rural Health and Primary Care to accept and expend Other funds in the amount of $300,000 from the NH Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, a State entity established by the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance to fund the State Loan Repayment Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#25 Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Newborn Screening Program to enter into a contract Date Use Agreement with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, for the use of an estimated 960 infant Dried Blood Spot Specimen cards to conduct research on the impact of environmental contaminants on children’s health. The vendor will pay the Department $2,400 per State Fiscal Year for the use of Dried Blood Spot Specimen cards, up to $9,600 for the term of the agreement. Vendor payments will fund the Newborn Screening Revolving Fund. No Cost to the State. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend Other Funds in an amount not to exceed $4,800 from the Trustees of Dartmouth College. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017.
#26 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Granite United Way, Concord, NH, to provide Regional Public Health Network services in the Greater Derry region, in an amount not to exceed $464,626. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 90.54% Federal, 9.46% General Funds.
#27 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Public Health Institute, Oakland, CA, to provide analytical laboratory testing services in an amount not to exceed $69.780. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
#28 Authorize to enter into an agreement with JSI Research & Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, to provide training, technical assistance, program evaluation, data analysis, data interpretation, and support for alcohol and other drug misuse prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support professional, in the amount of $1,254,747. Effective January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 48% Federal, 50% Other, 2% General Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
#29 Authorize to accept and expend $10,000 in additional trust fund proceeds for the purpose of increasing support of nursing education. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
#30 Authorize to enter into sole source amendments to existing agreements with multiple vendors as detailed in letter dated November 10, 2015 (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, items 96, 97, 99-110, 112), to continue providing substance use disorder treatment and recovery services statewide, by increasing the price by $2,016,443 in the aggregate from $26,943,129 to an amount not to exceed $28,959,572, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016. Effective January 1, 2016, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 52.7% Federal, 47.3% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#31 Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to amend a previously approved request to Budget and Expend prior carry-forward funds (originally approved by G&C on 9-16-15, item #19), from the Special Railroad fund for the maintenance and repair of State-owned railroad lines, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. (2)Further authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to amend a previously approved request to expend an amount not to exceed $750,000 (originally approved by G&C on 9-16-15, item #19), from the Special Railroad fund for maintenance and repair of State-owned railroad lines and bridges, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#32 Authorize the Division of Project Development to amend a previously approved request to accept and expend revenue in the amount of $300,000 (originally approved by G& Con 10-7-15, item #21), for the Strategic Highway Research Program Implementation Assistance Program, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#33 Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to amend a sole source agreement with the NorthEast Transportation Training & Certification Program Inc., Marshfield, MA (originally approved by G&C on 3-12-14, item #56), for training that is uniquely developed for technicians in the northeastern transportation industry, by extending the expiration date from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2017. No Additional Funding.
#34 Authorize the Bureau of Transportation Systems Management and Operations to enter into a sole source retroactive memorandum of agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, IA, to provide the State’s share of the operational costs totaling $161,350 for the 511 Travel Information web services. Effective October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#35 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, for bridge rehabilitation work on the bridge that carries Applebee Road over the Branch River and associated work on the roadway approaches to the bridge in the Town of Milton, on the basis of a low bid of $441,409.60. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $44,140.96 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#36 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for roadway reconstruction of NH Route 125 in Plaistow, on the basis of a low bid of $6,965,639. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $208,969.17 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 13, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#37 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Winterset Inc., Lyndonville, VT, for pavement rehabilitation on 1.6 miles of NH 26 and construction of a 20 foot wide culvert crossing in District I in the County of Coos, on the basis of a low bid of $4,346,051.85 . (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $217,302.59 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through July 28, 2017. 27.61% Federal, 21.03% betterment, 51.36% SB 367 Funds.
#37A Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-17-12, item #87), to continue support of the Seacoast Commuter Options rideshare initiative in the Seacoast region, by increasing the amount by $56,000 from $80,483 to $136,483, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2018. 100% Turnpike Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#38 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Earth Systems Research Center, Durham, NH, to continue implementation of the State’s floodplain/Risk MAP program, as approved by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, in the amount of $28,707. Effective December 16, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#39 Authorize for the benefit of the Department of Safety, to implement a sole source contract extension to an existing contract with MultiProcess Computer Corporation, Windham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #18B), for Financial Responsibility Imaging System software maintenance, by increasing the total by $75,000 from $567,500 to $642,500. Effective December 31, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds. The Agency class 027 used by the Department of Safety to reimburse DoIT for the maintenance services is 100% Highway Funds.
#39A Authorize to amend the sole source contract extension between TriTech Software Systems, San Diego, CA, and the Department of Information Technology (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #6A), for software support and maintenance of TriTech Public Safety Software required by the NH Liquor Commission, Bureau of Liquor Enforcement, by increasing the amount by $34,611.25 from $102,635 to $137,246.25, and by extending the expiration date from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2018. The NH Liquor Commission has confirmed that the source of the class 27 funds, 100% Other Funds, is comprised of 100% Liquor Funds.
STATE TREASURY
#40 Authorize the State Treasurer, as Trustee of the NH Higher Education Savings Plan Trust, to enter Novation Agreements that substitute one of the parties in the documents governing the NH College Tuition Savings Plan. Effective January 1, 2016.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
#41 Authorize to amend item #33 originally approved by G&C on February 11, 2015, by changing the end date only from the current end date of June 30, 2015 to a new end date of June 30, 2017, for the Crop Block Grants, to better align with the Federal grant end date. Effective upon G&C approval. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#42 Authorize to reduce the appropriated funds down by $162,608 to the grant fund balance available from the US Department of Health and Human Services and to realign the remaining appropriation for FY 2016. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#43 Authorize to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group Inc., Boston, MA, for consulting services, in the amount of $249,840. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Other Funds.
#44 Authorize to enter into a contract with Helms and Company Inc., Concord, NH, for consulting services, in the amount of $70,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 43% Federal, 57% Other Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#45 Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract amendment with East Coast Security Services Inc., Salem, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-20-13, item #30), to add equipment relocation services and clarify contract language contained in the existing statewide alarm and building access control system monitoring and maintenance services agreement. Effective November 17, 2015 through November 30, 2016. No Additional Funds. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#46 Authorize the Board of Pharmacy to amend item #36, originally approved by G&C on February 28, 2014, by extending the current end date from December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016 to complete the implementation of the Controlled Drug Prescription Health and Safety Program. No Additional Funding. (2)Further authorize to extend the temporary full-time position, class 059, Administrator I, Labor Grade 27 (originally approved by G&C on 2-28-14, item #36), from the current end date of December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016. (3)Further authorize to extend the temporary part-time position, Class 50, Administrator I, Labor Grade 27 (originally approved by G&C on 2-28-14, item #36), from the current end date of December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016. 100% Transfer from other State Agency. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#47 Authorize to accept and expend funds made available through the Seeking Safety Program from the NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Community Based Care Services, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, in the amount of $50,000, to improve treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and substance abuse of the female population at Shea Farm. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Agency Income.
#48 Authorize to enter into a contract amendment to exercise the first renewal option of the contract agreement with Academy Computer Services Inc., Stoneham, MA (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-14, item #48), for the provision of Correctional Law Library Services, to increase the price by $30,492 from $65,461 in the amount not to exceed $95,953 and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. 100% Offender Funds.
OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#49 Authorize to enter into a contract with Ben Johnson Associates Inc., Tallahassee, FL, to provide expert consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $34,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 20, 2016. 100% Other Funds (Public Utility Assessment).
NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
#50 Authorize to accept and expend federal revenues received from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the amount of $1,600. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#51 Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to amend item #50, originally approved by G&C on August 26, 2015, to continue to further efforts of providing technical assistance for growth and diversification opportunities for manufacturers serving the defense sector, by changing the end date only from the current end date of December 31, 2015 to a new end date of May 31, 2016 to better align with the Federal grant end date. (2)Further authorize to amend a consultant class 046 for the purpose of contracting with a Consortium Manager by changing the end date only from the current end date of December 31, 2015 to a new end date of May 31, 2016 to better align with the Federal grant end date. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#52 Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to amend the end date of the US Small Business Administration – State Trade and Export Promotion Grant IV (originally approved by G&C on 10-7-15, item #36), by changing the end date from December 31, 2015 to September 29, 2016 to better align with the Federal grant end date. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#53 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Franconia Ski Club, Franconia, NH, for the construction and installation of winch anchor points necessary for Cannon to perform slope side grooming at the Mittersill Terrain, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Capital Funds.
#54 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain, to enter into a retroactive contract amendment with Lakes Region Environmental Contractors Inc., Belmont, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-16-15, item #52), for the Cannon Mountain Maintenance Garage Fuel Tank Piping and Pump(s) Upgrades at Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2016 from November 1, 2015. 100% Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund.
#55 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Old Man of the Mountain Revitalization Fund Inc., d/b/a Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund to work cooperatively to memorialize the Old Man of the Mountain at Franconia Notch State Park. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2018. No State Funding.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#56 Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to disburse the third group (Bin #3) of Greater Atlantic Fisheries Disaster Assistance Funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016.
#57 Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, to conduct research on endangered New England cottontail rabbit, for a total of $152,585. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2018. 65% Federal, 35% Nongame Management Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#58 Authorize to amend item #22, originally approved by G&C on December 4, 2013, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 for the purpose of implementing the MtBE Settlement Agreements. No Additional Funding. 100% MtBE Settlement Funds. (2)Further authorize to extend five (5) full-time temporary positions from December 31, 2015 through June 30, 2017. (3)Further authorize to amend item #22, originally approved by G&C on December 4, 2013, to extend the end date for the reallocation of $1,579,195 of MtBE Settlement funds from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. 100% MtBE Settlement Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#59 Authorize to award a Water Supply Land Protection Grant to Southeast Land Trust of NH, Exeter, NH, in the amount of $397,175 to acquire a conservation easement on 110 acres of land in the Town of Derry, to protect water supply land. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Interagency Funds.
#60 Authorize to award a Water Supply Land Protection Grant to Southeast Land Trust of NH, Exeter, NH, in the amount of $270,775 to acquire a conservation easement on 60 acres of land in the Town of Auburn to protect water supply land. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Interagency Funds.
#61 Authorize to enter into a retroactive grant agreement with the City of Portsmouth totaling $5,801 to fund Household Hazardous Waste collections. Effective October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
#62 Authorize The Landings on Dover Point’s request to perform work on the Piscataqua River in Dover.
#63 Authorize Edward and Patricia Domenichello’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#64 Authorize the Division of Education Improvement to hold three organized meetings entitled “New Hampshire Problems of Practice Innovation Meetings” with Focus, Priority, SIG and SWIFT Schools at the dates and locations as detailed in letter dated December 2, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $52,416.25. (2)Further authorize to enter into retroactive sole source contracts with the vendors as detailed in letter dated December 2, 2015, to speak/facilitate at three Innovation Meetings, in an amount not to exceed $46,960. Effective retroactive to November 6, 2015 through May 12, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#65 Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to amend a sole source contract with various medical consultants by adding the vendors as detailed in letter dated December 16, 2015, (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #156), for the purpose of conducting disability determination medical decisions, increasing the price by $439,560 from $1,693,124 to $2,132,684. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#65A Authorize to enter into a contract with Gibson Consulting Group, Austin, TX, to annually collect parent involvement surveys from approximately 33,000 parents of students with disabilities and post school outcome surveys from approximately 3,000 special education students one year after they have excited high school, for required reporting in the NH Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education Annual Performance Report. Effective January 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#65B Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to enter into a lease agreement with Brady Sullivan Keene Properties LLC, Manchester, NH, for space comprised of 3,536 square feet, for a total cost of $671,840. Effective December 16, 2015 through February 28, 2026. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#66 Authorize to retroactively establish one temporary class 059 position (Program Assistant II, LG 15) to provide training on interlock devices and maintain communications with associated divisions and agencies involved with the Ignition Interlock Program. (2)Further authorize to retroactively accept and expend Interlock Ignition grant funds from the NH Highway Safety Agency in the amount of $73,453, to allow for training on interlock devices and to maintain communications with associated division and agencies involved with the ignition Interlock Program utilizing a previously established position. Effective July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#67 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend the remainder of SFY 2016 sub-grant funds from the NH Department of Education in an amount not to exceed $77,170 for the purpose of assisting NHDOE in completing the scope of the US Department of Education grant entitled “Developing Capacity to Improve Emergency Operations Plans in NH”. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2016. (2)Further authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend item #79, originally approved by G&C on 9-16-15, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016 to establish four temporary part-time, class 050 positions for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance directly to NH school districts and their stakeholders in support of the NH Department of Education’s grant entitled “Developing Capacity to Improve Emergency Operations Plans in NH”. (3)Further authorize the Division of Homeland Security to amend item #79, originally approved by G&C on 9-16-15, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016 to accept and expend a sub-grant from the NH Department of Education in an amount not to exceed $85,000 for the purpose of assisting NH DOE in completing the scope of the US Department of Education grant entitled “Developing Capacity to Improve Emergency Operations Plans in NH”. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#68 Authorize to amend item #80, originally approved by G&C on 9-16-15, by changing the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 to align with the 2016-2017 biennium, as well as adjusting the funding to align with the federally approved budget balance of $870,733. This amendment is necessary due to having no appropriation during the continuation resolution. Once the State budget was approved, the appropriation was added to the appropriation approved in the Fiscal Item causing excess of funding in this account. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to amend item #80, originally approved by G&C on September 16, 2015, by changing the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 to continue class 046 consultant positions for the purpose of providing program required, communications-related data collection, surveying, outreach to local communities, documentation, technical guidance, education, assessment and reporting out to NTIA and class 050, part-time personnel to provide administrative support as well as database creation and maintenance as approved by the SLIGP Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#69 Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively accept and expend $101,655 of federal funds from the NH Highway Safety Agency that will be used by the Division of State Police to conduct patrols known as “Operation Safe Commute”. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 15, 2016. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#70 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend item #9, originally approved by G&C on September 8, 2015, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 to accept and expend major Disaster Assistance funds in the amount of $4,439,989 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#71 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend item #8, originally approved by G&C on September 8, 2015, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for DR-4006 May 2011 floods, DR-4049 October 2011 Snowstorm, DR-4065 May 2012 floods and DR-4139 July 2013 floods in the amount of $2,237,568 for the implementation of cost effective mitigation projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#72 Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, to amend item #81, originally approved by G&C on September 16, 2015, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016 to accept and expend funds form the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $554,499 for the purpose of purchasing vehicles and equipment required for training local volunteer firefighters. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#73 Authorize the Division of State Police to amend item #79, originally approved by G&C on August 5, 2015, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016 for the SAVIN Grant which is being used to fund the construction and implementation of a subscription notification service component to the NH Department of Safety’s established criminal information sharing system, J-ONE. Effective upon G&C approval. (2)Further authorize to continue a class 046 consultant position, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#74 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend item #61, originally approved by GC on October 7, 2015, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 to accept and expend major Disaster Assistance funds in the amount of $7,747,351 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for DR-4105 February 2013 Severe Winter Storm, DR-4139 July 2013 Flooding and DR-4209 January 2015 Blizzard. (2)Further authorize to establish two temporary part-time, class 050 positions for the purpose of performing DR-4209 related project monitoring visits, closeout visits to confirm project completion, audit follow up, financial follow up, general administrative work, review reimbursement paperwork and monitor OMB requirements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#75 Authorize the Division of State Police to transfer $4,000 within the account entitled MCSAP Grant, to re-align appropriated funds that will be used by State Police Commercial Enforcement to provide funding for heat, electricity, and water at Troop G. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#76 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Thornton for the purchase and installation of a generator to support the community’s Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $58,972. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#77 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Barrington for a total amount of $203,644 for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards. Effective upon G&C approval through September 22, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#78 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Keene for a total amount of $301,235 for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards. Effective upon G&C approval through July 16, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#79 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with TMDE Calibration Labs Inc., Richmond, ME, for the provision of repair and certification of Decatur radar units, in an amount not to exceed $2,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016, with the option to renew for one year through June 30, 2017. 33% Highway, 44% General, 23% Turnpike Funds.
#80 Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the NH Department of Health and Human Services, for sub-grantees to administer the Metropolitan Medical Response System portion of the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program, in the amount of $35,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#81 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Dover for the purchase and installation of equipment to support and enhance the community’s local Emergency Operations Center for a total amount of $56,612. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#82 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Franklin for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $303,375. Effective upon G&C approval through March 26, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#83 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Hampton for the purchase and installation of a generator at the community’s wastewater treatment facility for a total amount of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 20161. 100% Federal Funds.
#84 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Kingston for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $169,080. Effective upon G&C approval through September 10, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#85 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Plymouth for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $95,524. Effective upon G&C approval through September 28, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#86 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with NIIT Technologies, Atlanta, GA, for the purpose of replacing the legacy Criminal History Records Registry and Sexual Offender Registry with up-to-date functioning software, in the amount of $474,000. Effective retroactive to May 1, 2015 through March 31, 2018, with the option to renew for two additional years. 100% Federal Funds.
#86A Authorize to transfer $1,722,444 within accounting units to re-align appropriated funds for the purpose of executing the mission of the Homeland Security Grant funding at the local and state level. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#86B Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Administrative Services for the State Homeland Security Program portion of the 2014 Homeland Security Grant Program, in the amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#86C Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to amend the contract with Tech Mahindra Inc., (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #92), for the purpose of providing VISION support services, by increasing the amount by $2,750,360 from $7,819,440 to $10,569,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 11% Revolving Funds, 89% Transfers from Other Agencies.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#87 Authorize to amend a grant of $106,177 from the US Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #94), for the purpose of improving the technology of the claims processing system, known as the “Computerized Crime Victim Compensation System” utilized by the Department’s Victims’ Assistance Unit, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to maintain a consultant class 046 for the purpose of contracting with the systems expert relative to the “Computerized Crime Victim Compensation System”, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#88 Authorize to amend a grant of $370,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #91), to be utilized to implement a Swift and Certain Sanctions Intensive Probation Supervision program, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#89 Authorize to amend a grant of $955,095 (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #93), for the purpose of establishing a Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification Program, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016. (2)Further authorize to amend a subgrant to the NH Department of Safety (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #93), by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#90 Authorize to amend a grant of $866,833 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #92A), for the purpose of establishing a statewide program to enhance support services for victims of sexual assault, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to amend sub-grants as detailed in letter dated November 4, 2015 (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #92A), to support activities in the coordination and implementation of the statewide initiative, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#91 Authorize to amend item #69, originally approved by G&C on October 7, 2015, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 and to accept and expend an additional $138,902 from the NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services, Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal & Child Heath Section Injury Prevention Program, to continue a program that will support activities to collect and analyze non-identifiable data relevant to violent deaths occurring in the State, as part of the National Violent Death Reporting System initiative. (2)Further authorize to extend a full-time temporary Planning Analyst/Date Systems position, LG 24, from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. (3)Further authorize to maintain a consultant to upgrade computer software/hardware in order to interface with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program and for a consultant for adaptation of space needed to accommodate the project, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Transfers from other agency. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#92 Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $60,000 from the US Drug Enforcement Agency, Manchester District Office to be utilized to hire a Drug Prosecutor. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. (2)Further authorize to establish one full time salaried Drug Prosecutor within budget class 059 (Full Time Temporary). Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 59% Agency Income, 41% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#93 Authorize to amend an award from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $449,443 (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #88), to provide no-cost civil legal assistance and advocacy to victims of domestic violence who proceed pro se in court hearings and to support continuing supervised visitation and exchange services, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to amend sub-grants, as detailed in letter dated November 24, 2015, to allow the programs to continue to offer legal and supervised visitation services for victims of domestic violence, and sexual assault, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#94 Authorize to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 20, 2015, totaling $150,000 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purposes of providing services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds. (2)Further authorize to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 20, 2015, totaling $629,000 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purposes of providing services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#95 Authorize to amend subgrant awards to the agencies as detailed in letter dated December 1, 2015 (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #109), by increasing in the amount of $43,000 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Victim of Crime Act Grant for the purpose of awarding supplemental funding to programs providing direct services to victims of crime and/or training to direct service providers. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to amend subgrant award to the agencies as detailed in letter dated December 1, 2015, in the amount of $343,700 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Victim of Crime Act Grant for the purpose of awarding supplemental funding to programs providing direct services to victims of crime and/or training to direct service providers. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. (3)Further authorize to enter into a subgrant with the Department of Justice in the amount of $326,460 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Victim of Crime Act Grant for the purpose of expanding the Department’s direct services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#96 Authorize the Bureau of Plant and Property Management to establish one temporary part-time class 050 position for the purpose of support the State Energy Manager’s office for programs which reduce energy consumption and reduce costs in NH State buildings. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend a grant from the NH Office of Energy and Planning in an amount not to exceed $48,800 for the purpose of supporting the State Energy Manager’s office for programs which reduce energy consumption and reduce cost in NH State buildings. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.
#97 Authorize to amend a contract with FM Generator Inc., Canton, MA (originally approved by G&C on 12-19-12, item #21), for the provision of generator maintenance services, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016, with a corresponding increase in price by $7,500 from $200,000 to $207,500. Effective upon G&C approval.
#98 Authorize to amend a contract with Weld Power Service Company, Auburn, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item #16), for the provision of generator maintenance services, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016, with a corresponding increase in the price by $28,260 from $200,000 to $228,260. Effective upon G&C approval.
#99 Authorize to enter into a contract with Simplex Grinnell LP, Nashua, NH, for Fire Alarm System Testing and Maintenance Services for the Bureau of Court Facilities, Bureau of General Services, and the Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management, in the amount of $230,571. (2)Further authorize an additional amount of $23,760 for repair costs, bringing the total amount to $254,331. Effective January 16, 2016 through January 15, 2019, with the option to renew for an additional term of two-year period. 27.04% General, 72.96% Transfer from Other Agencies.
#100 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to increase the Public Works fees amount by $4,667 from $30,000 to $34,667 for additional engineering services that were required for the renovation project at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop, Building H, Concord, NH. 100% Federal Funds.
#101 Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
#102 Authorize to increase the fleet by three vehicles in order to establish a centralized fleet pool program.
#103 Authorize to enter into a contract with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide an employee shuttle service for state employees who work in the State House complex, in the total amount not to exceed $60,452.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
#104 Authorize to amend a contract with Banc of America Merchant Services LLC (“BAMS”) and Bank of America, N.A of Jamaica Plain, MA, for Merchant Card Processing Services (originally approved by G&C on 9-18-13, item #27E), to realign the dates of Conversion Assistance for conversion from the First Data processing platform to the BAMS processing platform, by retroactively extending the end date from November 14, 2015 to March 15, 2016.
#105 Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to amend an agreement with the County of Rockingham (originally approved by G&C on 12-19-12, item #21D), with a place of business at 119 North Road, Brentwood, NH for leasing of state owned property located in the Rockingham County Superior Court, #10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH, in an amount not to exceed $59,816. Effective January 1, 2016 through April 30, 2016. 100% Agency Income.
#106 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, to replace two chillers and associated components at the Acute Psychiatric Services building, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,287,000. (2)Further authorize the amount of $35,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, Capital Clerk for oversight and engineering services provided, bringing the total to $1,322,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2016. 100% Capital – General Funds.
#107 Authorize to enter into a contract with W.B. Mason Co., Inc, Brockton, MA, for janitorial supplies – hand soap, in the amount of $21,000. Effective February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018, with the option to renew for up to three additional one year terms.
#108 Authorize to enter into a contract with W.B. Mason Co., Inc, Brockton, MA, for janitorial supplies – miscellaneous, in the amount of $91,000. Effective February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018, with the option to renew for up to three additional one year terms.
#109 Authorize to enter into a contract with W.B. Mason Co., Inc, Brockton, MA, for janitorial supplies – non medical grade gloves, in the amount of $8,500. Effective February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018, with the option to renew for up to three additional one year terms.
#110 Authorize to enter into a contract with W.B. Mason Co., Inc, Brockton, MA, for janitorial supplies – food service products, in the amount of $117,000. Effective February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018, with the option to renew for up to three additional one year terms.
#111 Authorize to enter into a contract with W.B. Mason Co., Inc, Brockton, MA, for janitorial supplies – paper products, in the amount of $871,100. Effective February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018, with the option to renew for up to three additional one year terms.
#112 Authorize to enter into a contract with W.B. Mason Co., Inc, Brockton, MA, for janitorial supplies – can liners, in the amount of $103,100. Effective February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018, with the option to renew for up to three additional one year terms.
#113 Authorize to enter into a contract with NH Print & Mail Services Inc., Concord, NH, to coordinate and provide Presort Letter and Flat Mailing Services for the State of NH, in an amount not to exceed $451,821. Effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018, with the option to renew for an additional two year period. 100% Other Funds.
#114 Authorize the Bureau of General Services to accept and expend State Homeland Security Program funds available from the Department of Safety in the amount of $50,000 for funding of recommended physical security measures to be implemented at the State House Annex. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2016. 100% Other Funds – the funds used by DOS to reimburse Administrative Services are 100% Federal Funds.
#115 Authorize, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, to sell the State owned land, buildings and other improvements located at 84 Iron Works Road, Concord, to Bethany L. Brenner and Richard L. Stevens III for $189,000 plus a $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further authorize to reserve and retain in favor of the NH Division of Historical Resources as a condition of the foregoing sale a perpetual historic preservation easement restricting the alteration of the exteriors of the buildings included within the property. (3)Further authorize to pay 5% of the gross proceeds from the foregoing sale (amounting to $9,450) to Gallo Realty Group NH LLC, Bedford, NH, as its commission for real estate brokerage and marketing services provided. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Net Proceeds from Sale (General Funds).