GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
December 18, 2019, 10:00 a.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
#1 MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#A. Authorize to enter Jennifer VanderNoot into an educational tuition agreement with Southern NH University, Manchester, NH, to participate in Topics in Health Administration and Leading in an Organziation, during the period of January 1, 2020 through June 14, 2020, and to pay said costs in the amount of $3,000. 20% Federal, 80% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#B. Authorize to enter Lance Paquette into an educational tuition agreement with Southern NH University, Manchester, NH, to participate in Intergovernmental Relations during the period of January 20, 2020 through March 29, 2020, and to pay said costs in the amount of $1,881. 20% Federal, 80% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#C. Authorize to enter Heather Moquin into an education tuition agreement with Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, to participate in Economic Analysis during the period of January 21, 2020 through March 13, 2020, and to pay said costs in an amount of $1,605. 20% Federal, 80% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#D. Authorize to enter Snjezana Milicevic into an educational tuition agreement with NHTI-Concord’s Community College, Concord, NH, to participate in Microbiology during the period of January 21, 2020 through May 8, 2020, and to pay said costs in an amount of $1,070. 20% Federal, 80% General Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#E. Authorize to enter Jennifer Zdon into an educational tuition agreement with College for America at Southern NH University, Manchester, NH, to participate in Modules in Associate Degree – Business Concentration including Collaboration and Leadership; Group Interactions; and Spreadsheet Applications, during the period of January 6, 2020 through April 26, 2020, and to pay costs not to exceed $1,000. NH Employment Security Training Line.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#F. Authorize to pay the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance, Washington, DC, the amount of $6,500 for annual membership dues. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 35% Federal, 65% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#G. Authorize to pay the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children, Gainesville, FL, the amount of $6,500 for annual membership dues. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 35% Federal, 65% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#H. Authorize to pay the American Pubic Human Services Association, Arlington, VA, the amount of $3,500 for annual membership dues. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 35% Federal, 65% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#I. Authorize to pay the Coalition for Juvenile Justice, Washington, DC, the amount of $5,000 for annual membership dues. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#J. Authorize to pay calendar year 2020 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.
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#K. Authorize to pay the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Washington, DC, $32,435 annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#L. Authorize to renew membership with the National Association of State Boards of Geology, Douglasville, GA, for membership from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#M. Authorize to pay the Judge Baker Children’s Center, Boston, MA, in the amount of $22,800 for annual membership in the New England Association of Child Welfare Commissioners and Directors. Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 29% Federal, 71$ General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Economic & Housing Stability
#N. Authorize to pay Economic Mobility Pathways, Boston, MA, $2,500 for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2020. 100% General Funds.
STATE TREASURY
#O. Authorize to pay annual membership and participation costs to the College Savings Foundation, Arlington, VA, in the amount of $2,500 for continued information, communication, and federal legislation updates to state sponsors. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Unique Plan Management Fees).
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#P. Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to pay the NH Ski for Schools, Waterville Valley, NH, the amount of $28,263 for membership dues. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#Q. Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to pay the White Mountains Attractions Association, Woodstock, NH, the amount of $17,000 for membership dues for Cannon Mountain and The Flume Gorge. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#R. Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to make a payment to the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, Washington, DC, in the amount of $5,127 for calendar year 2020 membership dues. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#S. Authorize the request of the Division of State Police, for two Troopers to travel over 300 miles one way each in their own State Police issued unmarked state vehicle in the amount of $10,261.40 to attend the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center Polygraph Institute Polygraph Program in Annville, PA from January 4, 2020 through April 4, 2020. Effective upon G&C approval. 85.42% General, 14.58% Agency Income.
#2 MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#A. Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to accept in the name of the state, the public works employee memorial as a private gift. Effective upon G&C approval.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#B. Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to accept as a gift to the State, and expend as they determine, the amount of $3,641 to cover expenditures for the Public Works Memorial. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Private Local Funds (Public Works Employee Memorial).
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
#C. Authorize a Principal Planner for the Office of Strategic Initiatives, to accept a gift in the amount of $1,662 from the US Census Bureau, Washington, DC, to cover the cost of travel and hotel accommodations to attend a US Census Bureau 2020 Census Count Review Operation from January 26, 2020 to February 1, 2020 in Suitland, MD.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#D. Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of a monument by the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of NH worth an estimated value of $4,600 to commemorate the meeting of Myles Standish and David Thompson at what would become Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
#E. Authorize to accept a gift from the Telephone Association of New England in the amount not to exceed $618.06 for convention and overnight accommodation for Carol Miller, Administrator II to attend the Broadband Convergence Convention/TANE Annual Meeting from September 10-12, 2019 in Rockport, ME.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#F. Authorize to accept two Christmas trees to be placed at the Bridges House on Mountain Road and at the State House in Concord, NH. The trees are being donated by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests Christmas Tree Farm at The Rocks in Bethlehem, NH. The value of this donation is approximately $315.
#3 MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
#A. Authorize to accept and place on file the Biennial Report.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#B. Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Andru Volinsky with regard to a certain project in participation with Concord Hospital, Concord, NH.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#C. Authorize to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019.
#4 MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#A. Authorize the confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel James H. Kelly, Hollis, NH, to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#B. Authorize the nomination of Major Russell D. Campbell, Stratham, NH, 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.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#C. Authorize the nomination of Captain Lisa S. MacAllister, Barrington, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#D. Authorize the nomination of Captain Cecil D. Edwards, Yorba Linda, CA, for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#E. Authorize the nomination of Major Richard L. Brown II, Huntington, WV, currently a Major in the WV Army National Guard, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#F. Authorize to appoint Benjamin W. Maki as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $73,000. Effective upon G&C approval or December 20, 2019, whichever is later.
#5 MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Items
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Medicaid Services
#A. Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing contract with Health Services Advisory Group Inc., Phoenix, AZ (originally approved by G&C on 3-8-17, item #10), to implement an evaluation plan for NH’s Medicaid Premium Assistance Program, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020 with no change in the price of $1,597,777. Effective upon G&C approval.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#B. Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend a grant agreement with the County of Sullivan, Newport, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-6-18, item #54), in the amount of $500,000, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2020 from the original grant completion date of December 31, 2019, to allow for the completion of the Goddard Block in Claremont, NH. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#C. Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend a grant agreement with the City of Claremont, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-18, item #61), in the amount of $500,000, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2020 from December 31, 2019, to allow for completion of the Farwell Building situated at 46-54 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#D. Authorize to enter into a no cost extension to a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-18-19, item #49), for the purpose of extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#E. Authorize to enter into a no cost extension to a contract with JBC Construction LLC, Londonderry, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-18-19, item #48), for the purpose of extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#F. Authorize to enter into a sole source, no-cost contract amendment with Antioch University New England (originally approved by G&C on 12-21-16, item #55), to continue implementing priority actions for Blanding’s turtle and associated species in greatest conservation need, by extending the end date from December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#G. Authorize to enter into a sole source, no-cost contract amendment with Wildlife Management Institute (originally approved by G&C on 11-18-15, item #41), to continue research and management of cottontail, by extending the end date from December 31, 2019 to April 30, 2020. 94% Federal, 6% Conservation License Plate Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#H. Authorize the Bureau of Trails to amend a Recreational Trails Program Grant with the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 7, 2019 (originally approved by G&C on 5-15-19, item #58), by extending the grant end date from December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#I. Authorize to amend an Aquatic Resource Mitigation grant to the Francestown Land Trust, Francestown, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-6-19, item #43), by extending the completion date to December 31, 2020 from December 31, 2019. No Additional Funding. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#J. Authorize the Bureau of Trails to amend a Recreational Trails Program Grant with the organizations as listed in letter dated December 3, 2019 (originally approved by G&C on 5-15-19, item #58), by extending the grant end date from December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#K. Authorize to amend the sole source contract with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA (originally approved by G&C on 5-16-18, item #33), to supervise the legal aspects of the sale by Eversource of its generation assets by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Public Utilities Assessment).
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#L. Authorize to execute an amendment to the agreement with John Turner Consulting Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-6-17, item #34), to provide construction materials testing services at state-owned dams, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2021 from December 31, 2019. 100% Capital (General) Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION |
#M. Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to amend a contract with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., (originally approved by G&C on 8-26-15, item #30), to study and prepare preliminary engineering plans for the rehabilitation or replacement of the General Sullivan Bridge carrying pedestrian and recreational traffic over Little Bay between the City of Dover and the Town of Newington, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to May 31, 2020. No Additional Funding.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#N. Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., (originally approved by G&C on 2-1-17, item #26), for preliminary design of improvements to US 202 at its intersection with NH 124 and NH 137 in the Town of Jaffrey, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to April 30, 2020. No Additional Funding.
#6 NOT USED
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Financial Services
#7 Authorize to make a retroactive payment for annual membership dues to the New England States Consortium Systems Organization, Shrewsbury, MA, in the amount of $28,500. Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
Division of Long Term Supports and Services
#8 Authorize to retroactively pay the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities, Arlington, VA, $10,014 for annual membership dues. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#9 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Mercer Health & Benefits LLC, Phoenix, AZ, to provide consulting services to define requirements and deliverables for an Electronic Visit Verification system as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in an amount not to exceed $275,380. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#10-12 NOT USED
Glencliff Home
#13 Authorize to transfer general funds in the amount of $735,000 between various class lines. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
Office of the Commissioner
#14 Authorize to retroactively exercise a renewal option and amend an existing agreement with Deloitte Consulting LLP, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-19, item #18), to provide a Business Intelligence solution, with specific functionality to surround the creation of an opioid dashboard, by increasing the price limitation by $680,961 from $2,270,549 to $2,951,510, and by extending the completion date from November 29, 2019 to November 29, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#15 Authorize the Division of Medicaid Services to retroactively amend existing agreements with AmeriHealth Caritas NH Inc., Philadelphia, PA; Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc., Charlestown, MA; and Granite State Health Plan Inc., Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-27-19, Tabled Late Item A), to provide health care services to eligible and enrolled Medicaid participants through NH’s Medicaid managed care program known as NH Medicaid Care Management, and by increasing the shared price limitation by $18,750,925 from $797,814,164 to an amount not to exceed $816,565,089 in State Fiscal Year 2020. Effective September 1, 2019 with no change in the completion date of August 31, 2024. Granite Advantage Health Program 93% Federal, 7% Other for 2019 and 90% Federal, 10% Other for 2020; Child Health Insurance Program 77.6% Federal, 22.4% General; and for the standard Medicaid population funding under the Medicaid Care Management account are 51% Federal, 22.7% General and 26.3% Other Funds.
#15A Authorize to finalize the determination made by the Commissioner that on November 6, 2019, a Youth Counselor III DRC at the Sununu Youth Service Center sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in nature. Effective upon G&C approval.
#15B Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2020 funds to Ashley Manbodh, Child Protective Service Worker III, in the amount of $1,590.81 to compensate for wages that were not paid for State Fiscal Year 2019. 61% General, 39% Federal Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#16 Authorize to retroactively amend an existing agreement with the vendors in bold as detailed in letter dated December 3, 2019, to provide Family Planning Services, by increasing the price by $1,200,000 from $5,540,866 to $6,740,866. Effective July 1, 2019 through the original completion date of June 30, 2021. 100% General Funds.
#17 Authorize to make a retroactive payment to the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Arlington, VA, in the amount of $20,700 for the annual membership dues. Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#17A Authorize to transfer general funds in the amount of $3,200,000 between class lines and create a new expenditure class. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
#17B Authorize to retroactively exercise a renewal option and amend an existing agreement with HIV/HCV Resource Center Inc., Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-19, item #76), to provide community-based harm reduction services and supports to individuals related to their opioid use or post opioid overdose and co-occurring medical disease, by increasing the price by $96,027 from $50,109 to $146,136, and by extending the completion date from November 30, 2019 to November 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#17C Authorize to retroactively amend an existing agreement with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-16-15, item #25), to provide the use of an estimated 130 infant Dried Blood Spot Specimen cards per year to conduct research on the impact of environmental contaminants on children’s health, by increasing the price by $9,600 from $9,600 to $19,200, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2023. 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 this agreement. 100% Other Funds. (2)Further authorize the Newborn Screening Program to accept ad expend Other Funds in an amount not to exceed $4,800 from the Trustees of Dartmouth College. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
Office of Medicaid Services
#18 Authorize to continue a 30% salary enhancement for position #30278 Administrator IV, which services as Medicaid Pharmacy Director. Effective upon G&C approval or January 10, 2020, for a period of 2 years.
#19 Authorize the Division of Medicaid Services to retroactively pay the MEDICAID|MEDICARE|CHIP Services Dental Association, Sandwich, MA, in the amount of $3,500 for annual membership dues. Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
#20 Authorize to exercise a renewal option and amend an existing sole source agreement with Coordinated Transportation Solutions Inc., Trumbull, CT (originally approved by G&C on 3-28-17, item A), to continue managing statewide non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid Fee-for-Service members, by increasing the price by $318,672 from $13,237,738 to $13,556,410 and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020. 55% Federal, 44% General, 1% Other Funds.
#21 Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with Myers & Stauffer LLC, Owings Mills, MD (originally approved by G&C on 12-6-17, item #7), for the provision of additional out-patient hospital and hospital-based rural health clinics cost settlement services, by increasing the price limitation by $316,586.11 from $205,772.56 to $522,358.67 and by extending the completion date from March 31, 2020 to March 31, 2024. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#22 Authorize to amend an existing sole source agreement with Magellan Medicaid Administration Inc., Glen Allen, VA (originally approved by G&C on 6-9-10, item #82), to manage the Pharmacy Benefits Management system, by increasing the price by $12,017,122 from $25,985,837 to $38,002,959, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2023. 67% Federal, 22% General for Medicaid and 11% Other Funds.
#23-24 NOT USED
Division for Behavioral Health
#25 Authorize to amend an existing sole source agreement with the NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-18-16, item #18), to enhance and expand access to juvenile court diversion accredited programs in underserved regions within the State where accredited juvenile court diversion programs currently do not exist and support the infrastructure of the NH Juvenile Diversion Network, by increasing the price by $49,500 from $1,033,696 to $1,083,196. Effective upon G&C approval through the original completion date of June 30, 2020. 100% Other (Governor’s Commission) Funds.
#26 Authorize to amend an existing agreement with one of the vendors: Headrest (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-18, late item G), to provide substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services statewide, by increasing the total price by $120,000 from $18,055,446 to $18,175,446. Effective upon G&C approval through the original completion date of September 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
#27 Authorize to continue 15% in the base hourly rate for recruitment and retention purposes for nursing staff currently paid under the Institutional Nurse pay scale. Effective upon G&C approval or January 13, 2020, whichever is later, through January 12, 2022. 34% General, 66% Other Funds.
#28 Authorize to continue a 20% increase in the hourly rate for recruitment and retention purposes for the Occupational Therapist I, II, Supervisor IV, and Administrator III positions. Effective February 21, 2020 through February 21, 2022. 34% General, 66% Other Funds.
#29 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Hampstead Outlook Inc., d/b/a Hampstead Hospital, Hampstead, NH, to provide psychiatric care for children, in an amount not to exceed $10,326,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2024. 100% General Funds.
Division of Economic & Housing Stability
#30 Authorize to retroactively amend an existing sole source agreement with NH Children’s Trust Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-19, item #31), to provide system of Family Resource Centers to elevate and expand access to services to prevent and mitigate adverse childhood experiences for children and youth using a whole family approach, by increasing the price limitation by $2,017,228 from $1,004,646 to $3,021,874 with no change to the completion date of June 30, 2021. 74.5% Federal, 22.3% General, 3.2% Other Funds.
#31 Authorize to exercise a renewal option to a sole source agreement with Early Learning NH, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-2-15, item #17), in order to continue oversight, management, administrative and project support for NH’s Early Childhood Advisory Council, known as Spark NH, by increasing the price limitation by $75,000 from $300,000 to $375,000 and by extending the contract completion date from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#32 Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated November 22, 2019, to provide Permanent Housing programs and Supportive Services to individuals and families facing homelessness through the Federal Continuum of Care Program in an amount not to exceed $409,586. Effective January 1, 2020 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds.
#32A Authorize the Bureau of Family Assistance to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $147,515 from the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
#32B Authorize the Bureau of Family Assistance to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $215,845 from the Administration for Children & Families Promoting Safe and Stable Families, Kinship Navigator grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#33 Authorize to pay the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators, Braintree, MA, the amount of $3,992 for annual membership dues. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#34 Authorize to exercise a renewal option and amend an existing sole source agreement with Adoptive Families for Children Foundation Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-10-18, item #13), to provide a resource repository of NH DCYF child-placing agencies and prospective adoptive parents for children in the guardianship of DCYF awaiting adoptive families, by increasing the price limitation by $200,000 from $100,000 to $300,000, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2023. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#35 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Waypoint (f/k/a Child and Family Services of NH) Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-17, item #13B), to provide services to assist in closing child protection assessments more timely by increasing the price by $560,000 from $573,844 to $1,133,844, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#36 Authorize to exercise a renewal option with Bethany Christian Services of Northern New England, Candia, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-11-17, item #11) to provide a Community and Faith-Based Initiative for the support of foster, relative, and adoptive families, by increasing the price by $100,000 from $100,000 to $200,000, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#37 Authorize the Bureau of Human Resources to enter into a sole source agreement with Federal Highway Administration Finance Division, National Highway Institute, Arlington, VA, for training, in an amount not to exceed $102,425. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#38 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to enter into a contract with Concord Aviation Services LLC, Concord, NH, for rental of aircraft, in an amount not to exceed $16,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 62.5% General, 25% Highway, 12.5% Turnpike Funds.
#39 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to pay an amount not to exceed $832,500 to Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT, to procure 2 replacement transit buses. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 92% Federal, 8% Capital General Funds.
#40 Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance to enter into a sole source project agreement with the University of NH, Civil Engineering Department, Durham, NH, to administer the Local Technical Assistance Program for a fee not to exceed $763,987. Effective January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
#41 Authorize the Executive Office to accept and expend excess budgeted revenue in the amount of $2,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 91.4% State, 7.6% Federal, 1.0% Agency Income.
#42 Authorize the Bureau of Transportation Systems Management & Operations to enter into a lease agreement with the Town of Goffstown, NH, for use of communications facility & tower space owned by the Town at the summit of Mount Uncanoonuc, Goffstown, NH, at a total cost of $10,450. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023. 54% Highway, 46% Turnpike (Intra-Agency Transfers) Funds.
#43 Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to amend a sole source contract with Assetworks LLC, Wayne, PA (originally approved by G&C on 5-26-10, item #109), to increase the value by $130,290.34 from $690,210.96 to $820,501.30, to provide continued software maintenance for the Fleet Management System; and to extend the completion date by an additional 2 years from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. 100% Other (Agency Class 27) Funds: The Agency Class 027 used by the DOT to reimburse DoIT is 100% Highway Funds.
#44 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for pavement resurfacing, on the basis of a low bid of $4,114,712.10. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $205,735.61 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 11, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#45 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to Twin Mountain Airport (Twin Mountain Family Limited Partnership), to rehabilitate portions of the airport pavement for the Twin Mountain Airport in Twin Mountain, NH, in the amount of $28,800. Effective upon G&C approval through September 18, 2022. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#46 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $59,442.50 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from October 11, 2019 through October 25, 2019. Effective upon G&C approval.
#47 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell an access point through the Controlled Access Right of Way of NH Route 111 (Shadow Lake Road) located in the Town of Salem to Stonebrook Land Developers LLC for $19,500, which includes the $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval. Originally purchased with 80% Federal, 20% Highway.
#48 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 $50,400.88 for the period extending from July 31, 2019 through September 30, 2019.
#49 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to Hampton TCB LLC, owner of the Hampton Airfield to reconstruct and pave taxilanes and to install drainage basins for the Hampton Airfield in North Hampton and Hampton, NH, in the amount of $158,773. Effective upon G&C approval through October 2, 2022. 100% Agency Income.
#50 Authorize the Division of Operations to accept and expend revenue in the amount of $20,000 from sale of oversize overweight permits. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Agency Income.
#51 Authorize the Executive Office to allow the Town of Andover to mine approximately 4,000 cubic yards of sand from currently State owned land during the winter of 2019/2020. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2020.
#52 Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to pay retroactively the invoice to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, DC, for Bridge Management software dues in the amount of $38,100, for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#53 Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer funds in the amount of $854,000 from the Turnpike General Reserve Account to budget and expend revenue for costs associated with the issuance of the State of NH Turnpike System Revenue Bonds 2019 Refunding Series, increases in credit card fees, and increases in janitorial contracts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#54 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to sell a 20,230 square foot (0348 acre +/-) parcel of State-owned land located on the Ashuelot Railroad Corridor in the Town of Winchester to Robert Jalbert for $6,500 and the one-time administrative fee of $1,100. Effective upon G&C approval. Originally purchased with 80% Federal, 20% General Funds.
#55 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $100,297 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from October 26, 2019 through November 19, 2019. Effective upon G&C approval.
#56 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 2.1 +/- acre parcel of State-owned land located on the westerly side of North Main Street, just south of the Spaulding Turnpike Exit 15 Northbound off ramp in the City of Rochester, to 400 North Main Street LLC, for $33,100 which includes the $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval. Originally purchased with 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#57 Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Highway Maintenance’s annual basis summary of contracts with various private contractors to assist with winter maintenance activities, emergency repair of infrastructure due to flooding or other unexpected natural disasters, along with highway and bridge maintenance efforts, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
#58 Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a contract with Liberty International Trucks of NH LLC, Manchester, NH, for providing Fleet Electronics Training, on the basis of a single bid in the amount of $5,355. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 94% Highway, 6% Other Income.
#59 Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract amendment retroactively accepting the assignment with MacPage LLC (originally approved by G&C on 6-21-17, item #66) to Wipfli LLP, Wausau, WI, for performing a limited scope audit of the financial and reporting requirements of the ground lease contract of the developer/operator of the Hooksett Welcome Centers, in the amount of $49,500. Effective upon G&C approval. (2)Further authorize to exercise a contract renewal option with Wipfli LLP for the first of two 2-year contract extensions for performing a limited scope audit of the financial and reporting requirements of the ground lease contract of the developer/operator of the Hooksett Welcome Centers in an amount not to exceed $34,000 from $49,500 to $83,500. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#60 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Nicom Coatings Corporation, Barre, VT, for crack sealing of six Tier 2 roadway segments in 8 towns in the northern portion of the state totaling approximately 18 centerline miles, on the basis of a low bid of $440,309.15. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,015.46 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 28, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#61 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with B.U.R Construction LLC, Newport, NH, for construction of a three-legged single land roundabout in Swanzey, on the basis of a low bid of $1,431,812.25. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $100,226.86 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#62 Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the City of Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of subgranting funds to the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation which will provide loans to the Monadnock Community Market Cooperative Inc., d/b/a Monadnock Food Co-op and to MFC Land Company Inc., to support the Co-op’s expansion project in Keene, NH. Effective December 18, 2019 through June 30, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
#63 Authorize to repurpose funds already authorized for expenditures from the Public School Infrastructure Fund in the amount of $1,092,032 for infrastructure projects with public elementary and secondary schools. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
#64 Authorize to receive an additional appropriation from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $325,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
#65 Authorize to enter into a contract with the Lempster Community School, Lempster, NH, to provide funding support allowing for the implementation of energy efficiency projects and upgrades, in the amount of $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds (State Energy Program).
#66 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $89,553. Effective January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
#67 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $49,989. Effective January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
#68 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $215,133. Effective January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
#69 Authorize to amend the sole source contract agreement with Smart Energy Use LLC, Meredith, NH, for professional services to mentor and train NH personnel associated with the Community Action Agencies of NH and their Weatherization Assistance Programs, by increasing the amount by $14,000 from $6,000 to $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#70 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $78,185. Effective January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
#71 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $117,140. Effective January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#72 Authorize, on behalf of the Department of Revenue, to enter into a contract amendment with Innovative Technical Consulting Inc., Suwanee, GA (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-17, item #43), for the purpose of providing comprehensive technical support services for the IBM Power 8 Server, by exercising a contract renewal option and by increasing the price by $36,000 from $60,000 to $96,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2020. 100% Other (Agency Class 27) Funds: the Agency Class 027 used by DRA to reimburse DoIT is 100% General Funds.
STATE TREASURY
#73 Authorize to accept and place on file the quarterly report for the period ended September 30, 2019.
#74 Authorize the resolution permitting the State Treasurer to proceed with the sale and issuance of up to $5 million of general obligation bonds through a private placement with the NH Municipal Bond Bank (NHMBB) should NHMBB choose to proceed with a new money issue and/or a refunding issue. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2020.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#75 Authorize to enter into an agreement and Consent to Joint Use with Public Services Company of NH d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide for the forbearance from the exercise of certain rights by Eversource Energy with respect to the construction, maintenance, operation and use of a roadway with underground utilities and a sewer force main by the Department within a power transmission line right of way easement area that crosses Department land in Pembroke.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#76 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Econsult Solutions Inc., Philadelphia, PA, to conduct an analysis of the “Cliff Effect” in NH and to develop recommendations on possible solutions, in the amount not to exceed $137,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 18, 2020. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
#77 Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $140,000. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $22,298 awarded by the US Department of Defense through the Office of Economic Adjustment. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
#78 Authorize to transfer funds between class lines in the amount of $24,366 and create a new expenditure class for Class 040 Indirect Costs and a new expenditure class for 041 Audit Fund Set Aside. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
#79 Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to amend a sole source memorandum of understanding with NH Department of Employment Security, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-1-16, item #67), for performance management and reporting services, by increasing the amount of $1,725,311.24 by $400,000 for a new amount not to exceed $2,125,311.24. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). The amendment will also allow NHES to participate in the State Wage Interchange System as administered by the US Department of Labor.
#80 Authorize the Division of Economic Development to amend a contract agreement with the Granite State District Export Council, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-8-17, item #48), to provide financial administration, oversight and reporting services in compliance with the State Trade Expansion Program Grant VIII initiatives, by increasing the amount by $216,868.47 from $477,483 to $694,351.47, and by extending the end date from September 29, 2020 to September 29, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
#81 Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to enter into a contract with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of NH Inc., Concord, NH, to provide specialized market intelligence aimed at producing market insights for new technology-based products and markets in compliance with a grant awarded by the US Department of Defense through the Office of Economic Adjustment, in the amount of $150,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#82 Authorize to enter into a retroactive and sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, for continued support of the Innovation Research Center, in the amount of $550,000. Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. 100% General Funds.
#83 Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Small Business Development Center, for continued support of a statewide Small Business Development Center, in the amount of $880,000. Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#84 Authorize to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $410,000 for the purpose of promoting, protecting and investing in the state’s natural, cultural and historical resources. (2)Further authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $203,924. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
#85 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to budget and expend $1,636,160 in Fiscal Year 2020 of the Grant in Aid Program dedicated fund balances. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
#86 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to increase their fleet size by one truck. Effective upon G&C approval.
#87 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to make a retroactive payment to the National Association of State Park Directors, Raleigh, NC, in the amount of $3,000 for membership dues for the 2020 season. Effective November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#88 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to budget and expend $27,575 from Agency Income revenue. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#89 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into a contract with USI Insurance Services LLC, Bedford, NH, for the purchase of general liability insurance for the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle, Snowmobile, and/or NH Heritage Trails Programs, in an amount not to exceed $129,600. Effective January 1, 2020 through January 1, 2023. 100% Other Funds (Transfer from Fish & Game).
#90 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to amend an existing lease with Public Services Company of NH d/b/a Eversource Energy, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-14-15, item #24), for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Kearsarge Mountain, by exercising a lease renewal option from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional five year periods. (2)Further authorize DNCR to accept annual rental payment revenue.
#91 Authorize to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $90,000 for the purchase of artwork for state buildings. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Percent for Art Funding).
#92 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into retroactive Grant-in-Aid Trail Maintenance agreements with the snowmobile clubs as detailed in letter dated December 2, 2019, for grooming of approximately 5,000 miles of snowmobile trails throughout the state, in the total amount of $1,443,007.49. Effective December 15, 2019 through May 31, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Snowmobile Registration Fees).
#93 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to make a retroactive payment to SnoCountry, Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $10,050 for membership dues. Effective November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#94 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to make a retroactive payment to the National Ski Areas Association, Lakewood, CO, in the amount of $5,123.52 for membership dues. Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#95 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to make a retroactive payment to Ski NH Inc., Conway, NH, in the amount of $5,426.62 for membership dues. Effective December 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#96 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to make a retroactive payment to the National Association of State Foresters, Washington, DC, in the amount of $10,696.46 for membership dues for the 2020 season. Effective October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#97 Authorize to continue one full-time temporary Park Manager III, Position 8T2937, Salary grade 15. Effective upon G&C approval through December 17, 2020. 100% Agency Income (Park Fund).
#98 Authorize to continue one full-time temporary Account Clerk III, Position 8T2944, Salary Grade 9. Effective upon G&C approval through December 17, 2020. 100% Agency Income (Cannon Mountain Fund).
#99 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to amend an existing lease with Public Service Company of NH d/b/a Eversource Energy, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-14-15, item #24), for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Belknap Mountain State Forest, by exercising a lease renewal option from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional five year periods. (2)Further authorize DNCR to accept annual rental payment revenue.
#100 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to amend an existing lease with Public Services Company of NH d/b/a Eversource Energy, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-14-15, item #24), for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Mount Sunapee State Park, by exercising a lease renewal option from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional five year periods. (2)Further authorize DNCR to accept annual rental payment revenue.
#101 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to amend an existing lease with Public Services Company of NH d/b/a Eversource Energy, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-14-15, item #24), for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Mount Prospect (located in Weeks State Park), by exercising a lease renewal option from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional five year periods. (2)Further authorize DNCR to accept annual rental payment revenue.
#102 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to NH Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#103 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#104 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#105 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to Peterborough Players Inc., Peterborough, NH, in the amount of $13,500 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#106 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to Bethlehem Redevelopment Association d/b/a Friends of the Colonial Theater, Bethlehem, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#107 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to Manchester Community Music School, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#108 Authorize to accept the informational item which provides the website location where you will find access to consolidated reporting for Fiscal Year 2018: http://www.dncr.nh.gov/newsletters_reports/.
#109 Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Town of Mason, NH, in the amount of $10,000 for replacement of the Sunny Valley Schoolhouse’s roof. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2021. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#110 Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Town of Northumberland, NH, in the amount of $10,000 for repairs to the Groveton Covered Bridge. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2021. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#111 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Claremont Opera House, Claremont, NH, in the amount of $20,000 for restoration of historic theater seats. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#112 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Franklin Opera House, Franklin, NH, in the amount of $18,500 for the restoration of a section of their historic stage. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#113 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Town of Epsom, NH, in the amount of $17,940 for restoration of stained glass windows in the Old Meetinghouse. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#114 Authorize the State Library to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to Rockingham County, Brentwood, NH, in the amount of $10,000 for the conservation treatment, digitization, and microfilming of a collection of historical ledgers containing Almshouse, Jail and Hospital Resident and Prisoner information dating back to the mid-19th century. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#115 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Lisbon Area Historical Society, Lisbon, NH, in the amount of $12,300 for the restoration of historic theater curtains. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#116 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Partnership Grant to Arts Alive Inc., Keene, NH, in the amount of $30,000 to act as Fiscal Agent for the 24th Arts in Education Partnership Conference to be held in Dover, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#117 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#118 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to Opera North, Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $13,500 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#119 Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to North Country Chamber Players Inc., Franconia, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#120 Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, to oversee NH’s 2019-2021 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coastal Management Fellowship project, entitled Keeping NH’s Coast Afloat: Creative Financing & Policy Making for Resilient Coastal Communities, in the amount of $8,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
#121 Authorize to enter into a lease for storage space with McCarthy Properties, West Wareham, MA, for storage of emergency response vehicles and equipment, including trailers, in the amount of $32,400. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021, with options for two consecutive one-year extensions. 25% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Fund and 75% Oil Pollution Control Fund.
#122 Authorize to retroactively amend an agreement with the NH Rivers Council (originally approved by G&C on 4-17-13, item #78), for the McQuesten Brook and Pond Watershed Restoration Plan – Phase 2 Implementation: Dam Removals project, by extending the completion date to September 30, 2011 from September 30, 2019. No Cost time extension only.
#123 Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to The Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust, Franconia, NH, in the amount of $65,200 to acquire a 10-acre parcel located in Bath, acquire a 32.5-acre parcel in Haverhill, and conduct riparian buffer plantings for improved habitat and water quality purposes. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2025. 100% ARM Funds.
#124 Authorize to amend an Aquatic Resource Mitigation grant to the Upper Valley Land Trust Inc., Hanover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-19, item #53), by replacing Exhibit A, Scope of Services, to effectuate the purpose of the grant to conserve 377 acres of land in Hanover. Effective upon G&C approval. No Additional Funding. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
#125 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Pleasant Lake Preservation Association Inc., Deerfield, NH, to complete the Pleasant Lake Watershed Restoration Plan Implementation Phase II: Rt 107 Inlet Subwatershed BMPs, in the amount of $51,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
#126 Authorize to award a sole source grant to the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc., Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of $25,000 to conduct marine debris cleanups, collect data and provide education throughout the NH seacoast region. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#127 Authorize to execute a sole source amendment to the agreement with The H.L. Turner Group Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-18, item #56), to provide a condition assessment of certain elements of Murphy Dam in Pittsburg, NH, by increasing the contract by $198,283.47 from $219,016.69 to $417,300.16 to allow for the execution of repairs critical to the safe operation of the dam and completion of the condition assessment under the original agreement, and by extending the completion date to December 31, 2021 from December 31, 2019. 100% Connecticut-Coos Project (Other).
#128 Authorize to award a grant to The Monadnock Conservancy, Keene, NH, in the amount of $35,000 to acquire a conservation easement on 64 acres of land in the Towns of Jaffrey and Rindge to protect drinking water supply. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Drinking Water/Groundwater Trust Fund.
#129 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2020 funds to Dorothy Hart, Part Time Clerk Interviewer in the Water Division, subsurface Systems Bureau in the amount of $1,156 to compensate for wages that were not paid for State Fiscal Year 2018/2019. 100% Subsurface Fees.
#130 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2020 funds to Lauren Dethlefs, Part Time Program Assistant I in the Office of the Commissioner, Public Information and Permitting Unit, in the amount of $2,316.88 to compensate for wages that were not paid for State Fiscal Years 2017-2019. 100% General Funds.
#131 Authorize to retroactively pay 2020 membership dues to the Association of Clean Water Administrators, Washington, DC, in the amount of $13,140. Effective upon G&C approval June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds, Clean Water Revolving Loan Management Funds.
#132 Authorize to retroactively pay 2020 membership dues to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, Lowell, MA, in the amount of $16,181. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds, Clean Water Revolving Loan Management Funds.
#133 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Boscawen, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 to finance the Wastewater Collection System and Stormwater Asset Management Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#134 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Littleton, NH, in an amount not to exceed $49,000 to finance the Wastewater System Phase 2 Asset Management Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#135 Authorize to amend a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Whitefield (originally approved by G&C on 8-22-18, item #45), to increase funding by $1,630,000 from $3,566,000 to $5,196,000. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#136 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the City of Dover, in an amount not to exceed $90,000 to finance the Wastewater Collection System Asset Management Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#137 Authorize Northeast Record Retention LLC’s request to perform work on Merrimack River in Hooksett.
#138 Authorize Clark Enterprises Inc’s request to amend permit #2018-02418 (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-18, item #62) to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
#139 Authorize Jackson Hill Condominium’s request to perform work on Piscataqua River in Portsmouth.
#140 Authorize Manisha P. Heiderscheidt 2010 Revocable Trust’s request to perform work on Little Bay in Durham.
#141 Authorize Curry Place Cottage’s request to perform work on Little Squam Lake in Holderness.
#142 Authorize Malcom 2015 Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith.
#143 Authorize Kevin and Nicole Dunbar’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
#144 Authorize Elizabeth and Kevin Koons’ request for a five year permit time extension to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough (originally approved by G&C on 2-25-15, item #51).
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#145 Authorize the Division of Learner Support to enter into a sole source contract with Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, Gorham, ME, to continue to provide a Multilingual Leadership Corps member to provide services for English learners participating in the Department’s Title III Program, with middle and high school students receiving priority for services, to improve academic engagement, in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#146 Authorize the Office of Social & Emotional Wellness to amend a contract with Cookson Strategic Communications, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-23-19, item #94), to implement a social media campaign using existing public service announcements written, directed, and produced by NH youth, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020. 100% Private Local Funds.
#147 Authorize to enter Katherine Page into an educational tuition agreement with Granite State College, Concord, NH, to participate online in Project Management Seminar during the period of January 6, 2020 through March 27, 2020, and to pay said costs in the amount of $1,614. 100% General Funds.
#148 Authorize to enter into a contract with Community & School Partners LLC, Rye, NH, to update the proprietary Initiative for School Empowerment and Excellence (i4see) application and design; update the common database application and schema; enhance the proprietary Educator Statistics Survey system; and to update, build and create SQL Service Reporting System reports and submission applications, in an amount not to exceed $148,608. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
#149 Authorize the Division of Learner Support to amend an existing contract with the American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences, Washington, DC (originally approved by G&C on 8-23-17, item #81), by increasing the price by $316,974 from $9,550,030 to $9,867,004 and adding additional services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 50% State, 50% Federal Funds.
#150 Authorize the Office of Social & Emotional Wellness to enter into a sole source cooperative project agreement with Keene State College, Keene, NH, to work in partnership with the NH Department of Education, to provide external evaluation services of the School Climate Transportation Grant, in an amount not to exceed $246,578.90. Effective upon G&C approval through September 29, 2020, with the option to renew for three additional years. 100% Federal Funds.
#151 Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to purchase accommodation equipment and technology for a VR staff person, in an amount not to exceed $865, to accomplish essential functions of the job. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#152 Authorize to grant funds to Belknap County Department of Corrections, Laconia, NH, in the amount of $55,770 to assist in the operation of their approved career and technical education programs for offenders. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#153 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Computer Square Inc., Technology Group, to implement a new Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System for State Police, in the amount of $6,087,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 6, 2026, with the option to extend subscription, maintenance, and support services for up to two years at the sole option of the State. 69.64% Highway, 15.47% Turnpike, 14.89% General.
#154 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Silver Ships Inc., Theodore, AL, for the provision of repair services required for one of Marine Patrol’s Ambar patrol vessels, in the amount of $32,831. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#155 Authorize the Division of Administration to enter into a contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA Inc., Manchester, NH, for the lease of a production printer with full service maintenance and supplies, in the amount of $54,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Highway Funds.
#156 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Durham to update their Local Emergency Operation Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan for a total amount of $10,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#157 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Civil Air Patrol, to utilize the services of CAP and its volunteers for the public good, for a price not to exceed $22,200. Effective upon G&C approval through December 18, 2024. 40% Private and Local, 32% Federal, 28% General Funds.
#158 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with Rockingham Planning Commission, for a total amount of $25,999.50 to update the local hazard mitigation plans for several local communities. Effective upon G&C approval through April 1, 2022. 100% Federal Funds.
#159 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Milford, for a total amount of $9,999.75 to update their local hazard mitigation plan. Effective upon G&C approval through April 1, 2022. 100% Federal Funds.
#160 Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $176,000 of federal pass-through funds from the Office of Highway Safety, entitled NH State Police Virtual Private Network Installation to provide assistance to local municipalities in designing, configuring, and deploying a VPN solution required to access the J-ONE network. (2)Further authorize to establish class 046 consultant positions for the purpose of providing assistance to departments in designing, configuring, and deploying a VPN solution. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2020. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#161 Authorize to appoint Rachel C. Harrington as an Attorney at a salary level of $76,000. Effective upon G&C approval or December 20, 2019, whichever is later.
#162 Authorize to appoint Timothy J. Sullivan as an Attorney at a salary level of $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval or December 20, 2019, whichever is later.
#163 Authorize to appoint Edward R. Sisson as an Attorney at a salary level of $71,000. Effective upon G&C approval or December 20, 2019, whichever is later.
#164 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Peter Hinckley, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $95,712.75 to $103,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#165 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Anthony J. Galdieri, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $85,500 to $100,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#166 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Elizabeth C. Woodcock, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $92,030.91 to $95,500. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#167 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Susan P. McGinnis, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $83,696.74 to $90,000 Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#168 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Jon-Daniel Lavallee, as an Attorney, from $64,000 to $73,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019. (2)Further authorize to appoint Jon-Daniel Lavallee as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $76,000. Effective upon G&C approval or December 20, 2019, whichever is later, through August 31, 2024.
#169 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Sean R. Locke, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $69,216 to $76,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019. (2)Further authorize to reappoint Sean R. Locke as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $76,000. Effective upon G&C approval or December 20, 2019, whichever is later, through July 1, 2024.
#170 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Erik P. Bal, as an Attorney, from $62,500 to $66,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019. (2)Further authorize to appoint Erik P. Bal as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $69,000. Effective upon G&C approval or January 3, 2020, whichever is later, through December 6, 2020.
#171 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Samuel R. V. Garland, as an Attorney, from $64,000 to $68,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#172 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Brandon H. Garod, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $83,000 to $100,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#173 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Matthew G. Mavrogeorge, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $82,000 to $90,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#174 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Benjamin J. Agati, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $89,873.44 to $100,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#175 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Laura E. Lombardi, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $94,030.94 to $100,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#176 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Christopher G. Aslin, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $81,432.23 to $88,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#177 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Lawrence M. Edelman, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $89,700 to $95,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#178 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Danielle E. Sakowski, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $73,000 to $92,500. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#179 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Amanda N. Palmeira, as an Attorney, from $61,000 to $62,000. Effective retroactive to August 30, 2019.
#180 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Jennifer L. Foley, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $85,658.10 to $90,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#181 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Jill A. Perlow, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $87,035.19 to $100,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#182 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Nicholas Chong Yen, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $64,500 to $80,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#183 Authorize to grant a salary increase to Thomas R. Worboys, as an Assistant Attorney General, from $78,110 to $85,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019.
#184 Authorize to enter into subgrants with the Police Departments of Concord, Manchester, and Somersworth, in the amount of $81,918.40 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for the purpose of funding directed hot spot patrols. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
#185 Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $493,000 from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, NH 2019 Statewide Drug Court Project, for the purpose of providing a strategic and targeted training program to address specific needs of adult drug courts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
#186 Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $780,038 from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, NH Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking, for the purpose of combatting human trafficking. (2)Further authorize to enter into a subgrant in the amount of $307,696 with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH, for the purpose of enhancing and continuing efforts of the Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 13, 2019.
#187 Authorize to enter into subgrants with the subgrantees as detailed in letter dated December 2, 2019, in the amount of $560,686.41 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, 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 March 31, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
#188 Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the NH Public Defenders Office, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the US Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, for the purpose of hiring a social worker to work with defendants in drug-related cases. Effective January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#189 Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $364,553 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 US Department of Justice, Violence Against Women, Sexual Assault Services Program Grant, for the purpose of providing services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
#190 Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, for the purpose of collecting and tracking victim service grant performance data. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2022. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#191 Authorize the Division of Plant and Property Management, Bureau of Court Facilities to retroactively pay Sarah Lineberry the amount of $2,047.84 for the period of February 20, 2019 to June 30, 2019 due to the employees position being approved for reclassification with a retroactive effective date per a Personnel Appeals Board decision. 100% General Funds.
#192 Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $550,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of January 2020.
#193 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with KOAL PLLC, Gilford, NH, for Architectural Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2022.
#194 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with M.E. Latulippe Construction, Rumney, NH, for Glencliff Home, Benton, NH, for a total price not to exceed $574,300. (2)Further authorize the amount of $23,287 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $597,587. Effective upon G&C approval through August 28, 2020. 100% Capital-General Funds.
#195 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Smith Alvarez Sienkiewycz Architects, Burlington, VT, for Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2022.
#196 Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
#197 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to a current contract with Powerhouse Equipment & Engineering Co., Inc., Delanco, NJ (originally approved by G&C on 4-11-18, item #106), for portable steam boiler rental services, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2019 to January 31, 2020, and by increasing the amount by $33,280 from $803,540 to $836,820. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#198 Authorize the Division of Procurement and Support Services, Bureau of Purchase and Property, Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend $86,139 in federal funding from the US Department of Agriculture, to support the administration and delivery of USDA foods to NH Schools. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#199 Authorize to accept and place on file the 68th Annual Report for the Division of Personnel for Fiscal Year 2019.
#200 Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a sole source amendment with Belknap County, Laconia, NH, for an amount not to exceed $247,320, which will provide courtroom and office space comprised of 17,076 square feet for the Belknap County Superior Court, Laconia, NH. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. 100% Transfer Funds (transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies).
#201 Authorize the Division of Risk and Benefits to enter into a contract with HUB International New England LLC, Manchester, NH, for employee benefits consulting and brokerage services, in an amount not to exceed $584,350. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, with the option to extend for up to two additional years. 34% General, 15% Federal, 4% Enterprise, 10% Highway, 1% Turnpike, 36% Other Funds.
#202 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Glover Plumbing & Heating Services, Barrington, NH, for the temporary Boiler Removal at the Department of Justice, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $222,188. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,218 for unanticipated expenses, bringing the total to $244,406. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2020. 100% Capital-General Funds.
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TABLED ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Tabled at G&C Meeting 11/25/19)
Division of Public Health Services
#17 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Prescott, seconded by Councilor Volinsky voted to table the request of the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $1,500,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the Immunization Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Tabled at G&C Meeting 11/25/19)
#105 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Prescott voted to table the request of the Division of Risk and Benefits to enter into a contract with The Segal Company, Boston, MA, for actuarial, claim audit, procurement support and general health benefits consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $1,787,500. Effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, with the option to extend for up to two additional years. 34% General, 158% Federal, 4% Enterprise, 10% Highway, 1% Turnpike, 36% Other Funds.