GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
Funspot, Laconia, New Hampshire
July 19, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
#1 MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#A. Authorize to advance $844.09 in cash to Jennifer Kiley, Education Consultant, to cover anticipated expenses while traveling to St. Louis, MO, to attend the National Career Pathways Network 2017 Conference being held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, St. Louis, MO, from October 24-27, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#B. Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to allow Director Brad Simpkins and Rick Mason, Compact Commissioner, to travel over 300 miles one way in a state vehicle to Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada to attend the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission 2017 Annual Commissioner’s Meeting from August 1-3, 2017. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#C. Authorize the Wildlife Division’s request for a waiver from MOP Section 1102 (k), which requires travel outside a 300 mile radius to be by tourist class air passage, and authorize for one biologist to travel in a Fish and Game state vehicle, for the amount of $2,083.55, to attend the 51st North American Moose Conference in Ingonish, Nova Scotia from August 28, 2017 through September 2, 2017. 100% Agency Income (Game Management Funds).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Human Resource Management
#D. Authorize to enter Elizabeth R. Daly into an educational tuition agreement with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, to participate in the course entitled Leadership in Public Health Law and Ethics, during the period of August 15, 2017 through January 3, 2018, and to pay said costs in an amount of $2,000. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Human Resource Management
#E. Authorize to enter Lissa Sirois into an educational tuition agreement with The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Hanover, to participate in the online course entitled Master of Public Health, during the period of August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2019, and to pay said costs in an amount of $4,000. 66% General, 34% Federal Funds.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#F. Authorize to enter Cynthia Ginsberg into an educational tuition agreement with Manchester Community College, to participate in the course entitled Business Law I, during the period of August 28, 2017 through December 15, 2017, and to pay said costs not to exceed $800. Agency Income.
NEW HAMPSHIRE LOTTERY COMMISSION
#G. Authorize to enter Sandy Goulet into an educational tuition agreement with Southern NH University, Manchester, NH, to participation in two online courses entitled Advanced Accounting, and Business System Analysis and Design, during the period of September 4, 2017 through October 29, 2017, and to pay costs not to exceed $1,728. Lottery Funds.
STATE TREASURY
#H. Authorize the Comptroller to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $91,991 and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $91,990.92 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#I. Authorize to pay the 2018 membership dues to the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association, Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse, Boston, MA, in the amount of $5,500. Effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. 100% Hazardous Waste Clean Up Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#J. Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to pay annual membership dues for two years to the International Registration Plan Inc., Lake Ridge, VA, for an amount not to exceed $26,400. Effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019. 100% Agency Income (Cost of Collections).
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#K. Authorize to enter Martha Mobley into an educational tuition agreement with College for America at Southern NH University, to participate in 12 Completed Competencies during the period of August 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018, and to pay costs not to exceed $1,500. 100% Other (Insurance Department Administrative Assessment) Funds.
#2 MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances
STATE TREASURY
#A. Authorize State Treasurer William Dwyer to accept scholarship funds in the amount of no more than $2,000 from the National Association of State Treasurers to defray the cost of attending the NAST Annual Conferences from September 17-19, 2017 in Boston.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#B. Authorize to accept a gift in the amount of $1,460 from the Texas Technology Consortium, Austin, TX, in order to attend and serve as a panelist at the CIO Roundtable on September 17-20, 2017 at the Cloister in Sea Island, GA, hosted by Texas Technology Consortium and the Center for Technology, both 501© nonprofit organizations.
THE ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT
#C. Authorize to accept a donation of four (4) crabapple trees to be planted at the Somersworth Armory in Somersworth, NH. The trees are valued at $2,500 and are being donated by the City of Somersworth.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#D. Authorize the Division of State Police to accept the donation of a 1994 Wells Cargo Trailer with a value of approximately $5,273 from the Defense Logistics Agency to be used by the Division of State Police Emergency Vehicle Operations Course. Effective upon G&C approval.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#E. Authorize to accept a gift for travel reimbursement, not to exceed $1,200 from the Energy Services Coalition to allow one employee to attend the annual Board of Directors Meeting as well as the annual Market Transformation Conference August 9-11, 2017 in Henderson, NV.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
New Hampshire Hospital
#F. Authorize to accept and expend $11,529.81 in additional restricted funds for the purpose of supporting employee educational advancements in accordance with the donor’s directive. Effective upon G&C approval until the entire balance is expended.
#3 MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#A. Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Christopher C. Pappas with regard to a certain project in Participation with Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#B. Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Christopher C. Pappas with regard to a certain project in participation with Mental health Center of Greater Manchester Inc., Manchester, NH.
#4 MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments
THE ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT
#A. Authorize the nomination of Major Jeffrey M. Samon, Candia, NH, for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.
THE ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT
#B. Authorize the nomination of Captain Donald A. Huntington, Hopkinton, NH, 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 JUSTICE
#C. Authorize to appoint Nicole E.A. Thorspecken as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $64,000. Effective upon G&C approval or August 4, 2017, whichever is the latter.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#D. Authorize to appoint Brandon H. Garod as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $64,000. Effective upon G&C approval or July 21, 2017, whichever is the latter.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#E. Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way’s petition for a hearing on the proposed improvements to NH 119 in the Towns of Hinsdale NH and Brattleboro VT, with a commission to determine whether there is occasion for the laying out or alternation of NH 119 in the Towns of Hinsdale NH and Brattleboro VT, and a suggested budget of $2,544.07.
#5 MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Items
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#A. Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend a grant agreement with the Town of Epsom (originally approved by G&C on 5-17-17, item #65), for the New Orchard Road drainage project, by changing the completion date only from September 22, 2018 to a new completion date of March 6, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
REGULAR AGENDA
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#6 Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from to BDC Capital Corporation aka Massachusetts Business Development Corporation to Simple Life Recycling, LLC and Great Falls Ave, LLC located in Rochester, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 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 Human Services
#7 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Supreme Court of the State of NH, through the Administrative Office of the Courts, Concord, NH, to provide an Expedited Process Program, in an amount not to exceed $2,467,788. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
#7A Authorize to enter into a retroactive amendment to an existing agreement with Helping Hands Outreach Ministries Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-26-15, item #12), to amend the scope of work to remove respite care services in support of the Safe Stations program with no change to the price of completion date. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
Office of Information Services
#7B Authorize to enter into an agreement with CSG Government Solutions, Chicago, IL, to conduct a Medicaid Information Technology Architecture State Self-Assessment in an amount not to exceed $1,052,200. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2018. 90% Federal, 10% General Funds.
#7C Authorize to enter into a soles source amendment to an existing contract with Conduent State Healthcare LLC, Atlanta, GA (formerly known as Xerox State Healthcare LLC) (originally approved by G&C on 12-7-05, late item #C), to develop and operate the State’s Medicaid Management Information System, by increasing the price by $504,646 from $149,443,908 to an amount not to exceed $149,948,554. Effective upon G&C approval through the original completion date of March 31, 2018. 85% Federal, 15% General Funds.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#8 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Crotched Mountain Community Care Inc., Portsmouth, NH, to provide State Health Insurance Assistance Program Trainer and Medicare Supplement Insurance Information, in an amount not to exceed $23,914. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#9 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Southeastern Regional Educational Service Center, Bedford, NH, to provide Afterschool Provider Support Services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#10 Authorize to amend agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 9, 2017 (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-147, item #79), for the facilitation of the Family Assessment and inclusive reunification program in order to increase the hourly rate and remove the mileage reimbursement rate while reducing the overall price limitation by $42,429.60 from $1,169,422 to $1,126,992.40. Effective upon G&C approval through the original end date of June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Licensing & Certification
#11 Authorize to continue an increase in hourly rate by 30% for recruitment and retention purposes for the Licensing & Evaluation Coordinator positions and their immediate supervisors currently assigned to the Health Facility Licensing Unit and Health Facility Certification Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2019. (2)Further authorize to continue an increase in hourly rate by 15% for recruitment and retention purposes for the Unit Chief (Supervisor VII). Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2019.
Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management
#12 Authorize to enter into a new lease with Liberty Simon Street LLC, c/o Liberty Properties Corp., Newton, MA, for office space in Nashua in the amount of $8,431,285.20. Effective August 3, 2017 through March 31, 2028. Occupancy of the premises and commencement of rental payments shall be April 1, 2018 upon satisfactory completion of renovations.
Bureau of Developmental Services
#13 Authorize to enter into a retroactive agreement with Manchester Community Health Center, Manchester, NH, to provide services that assure timely access to comprehensive pediatric interdisciplinary developmental assessments, community based nutrition services, and to effectively coordinate primary, specialty, and community care services for children and youth, birth through age twenty-one, with special health care needs, in an amount not to exceed $2,167,050. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 30% Federal, 70% General Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
#14 Authorize the Division for Behavioral Health to enter into an agreement with Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Inc., Concord, NH, to provide speech therapy services at NH Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 20% Federal, 34% General, 46% Other Funds.
#15 - #18 NOT USED
Division of Public Health Services
#19 Authorize to amend an existing agreement with the JSI Research and Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-25-15, item #10), to continue managing a diabetes prevention project and to hold at least one training event for diabetes educators, by increasing the price by $40,000 from $489,996 to $529,996. Effective upon G&C approval through the original completion date of June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#20 Authorize to enter into retroactive sole source agreements and amend 15 existing contract agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 15, 2017, to continue to provide access to preventive and reparative dental treatment for individuals participating in the statewide community-based and/or school-based oral health programs, by increasing the price by $519,978 from $2,079,964 to an amount not to exceed $2,599,942, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Effective July 1, 2017. 57.17% Federal, 42.83% General Funds.
#20A Authorize to amend an existing sole source agreement with the US Geological Survey, August, ME (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #52), to provide hydrologic and meteorological data to predict bacterial levels at NH’s freshwater beaches and develop groundwater contaminant models specific to radon and uranium, by increasing the price by $112,500 from $95,000 to an amount not to exceed $207,500, and by extending the completion date from September 30, 2017 to September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#21 Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into three individual agreements with the firms of GM2 Associates Inc., Concord, NH; Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc., Manchester, NH; and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Bedford, NH, for an amount not to exceed $750,000 each, for on-call engineering services for various transportation projects located throughout the State. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2020.
#22 Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with GM2 Associates Inc., Concord, NH, for the development of the design to Slope & Drain and Preliminary Bridge Plans, associated environmental & cultural services, public involvement process including a Public Informational Meeting near the time of advertisement, development of design build and documents, review of RFQ and RFP proposals, and review of Design Build Team plan and construction documents for the bridge carrying US Route 4 over Bunker Creek in the Town of Durham, for a total amount not to exceed $508,200.84. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#23 Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with Pinnacle Rock Mechanical Services LLC, Milford, NH, for Annual Boiler and HVAC Maintenance, in the amount of $65,580. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#24 Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to enter into a contract based on a bid received with Capital Alarm Systems Inc., for inspection, testing, services and repair of fire alarm systems for the five locations within DOT Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, in the amount of $30,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020. 67% Federal, 33% Other Funds.
#25 Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section, to enter into a contract with Kriester Artesian Well Co., Henniker, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Heide Sreirik, Atkinson, NH, in the amount of $19,620. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2018. 100% Highway Funds.
#26 Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with Hardesty & Hanover LLC, for the preliminary design, public involvement process, final design, and associated environmental & cultural services for replacement or rehabilitation of the existing bridge carrying NH Route 25A over Brackett Brook, in the Town of Orford, for a total not to exceed $163,734. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#27 Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a contract with RBG Incorporated, Raymond, NH, for providing Aerial Lifts Inspection, repair, scheduled service and unanticipated emergency repairs and associated parts, on the basis of a low bid offer of $135,602. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 88% Highway, 12% Other (Agency Income/Transfers) Funds.
#28 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to pay an amount not to exceed $2,070,125 to Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT, to procure seven (7) replacement buses, two (2) replacement transit support vehicles and capital equipment. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2019. 92% Federal, 8% Capital General Funds.
#29 Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a contract with RBG Incorporated, Raymond, NH, for providing Truck Crane Inspection, repair, scheduled service and unanticipated emergency repairs and associated parts, on the basis of a low bid offer of $126,580. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 88% Highway, 12% Other (Agency Income/Transfers) Funds.
#30 Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to pay retroactive prior year invoices with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, DC, for Safety Analyst Site License in the amount of $50,000. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#31 NOT USED
#32 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the Pease Development Authority, AIP-60, to remove on-airport obstructions (trees), and construct a lighted hazard beacon and obstruction light to mark obstructions that cannot be removed at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, in the amount of $1,073,500. Effective upon G&C approval through July 18, 2021. 90% Federal, 5% General, 5% Other Funds.
#33 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for reconstruction of the railroad crossing on Foster Street and realign Foster Street to allow for a perpendicular at-grade railroad crossing in Plymouth, on the basis of a low bid of $274,978. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $27,497.80 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 29, 2017. 90% Federal, 10% Other Funds.
#34 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement preservation on I-89 in Bow, Concord and Hopkinton, on the basis of a low bid of $4,059,045.68. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $202,952.28 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through July 13, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#35 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement rehabilitation on I-89 in Grantham and Enfield, on the basis of a single bid of $3,371,025.10. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $134,841 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 29, 2018. 98% Federal, 2% Betterment Funds.
#36 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Nicom Coatings Corp, Barre, VT, for crack sealing on Interstate 89 in Enfield and Lebanon and on Interstate 93 in Bethlehem, Franconia, Littleton, and Sugar Hill, on the basis of a low bid of $271,135. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $27,113.50 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 22, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#37 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for widening and reconstruction of NH 101 in Bedford to improve the conveyance of traffic and address safety and capacity deficiencies of the corridor, on the basis of a low bid of $15,834,005.75. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $791,700.29 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 27, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#38 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Newmarket, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of sub granting to Newmarket Housing Authority to support improvements that will benefit 50 units of low income family housing at the Great Hill Terrace. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#39 Authorize to award a grant to the County of Grafton, Haverhill, NH, in the amount of $200,000 for the purpose of assisting NH Alliance of Regional Development Corporations which consists of 10 Regional Development Corporations Funds used for business technical assistance to NH businesses. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#40 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Newport, NH, in the amount of $500,000 on behalf of Newport Senior Center for the purpose of expanding and renovating the existing facility. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#41 Authorize to award a grant to the City of Concord, NH, in the amount of $500,000 on behalf of Concord YMCA for the purpose of assisting making improvements to the childcare facility. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#42 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Bristol, NH, in the amount of $500,000 on behalf of Newfound River Apartments I Limited Partnership, a NH Limited partnership (represented by its member New England Family Housing), to support the Newfound River Apartments project, Bristol, NH. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#43 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $91,551. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $16,525. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (US DHHS/LIHEAP).
#44 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $212,669. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $38,387. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (US DHHS/LIHEAP).
#45 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $51,915. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $9,371. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (US DHHS/LIHEAP).
#46 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $76,266. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $13,766. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (US DHHS/LIHEAP).
#47 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $117,599. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $21,227. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (US DHHS/LIHEAP).
#48 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $200,108. (2)Further authorize to advance to the vendor $53,920. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#49 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $464,849. (2)Further authorize to advance to the vendor $131,848. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#50 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $113,475. (2)Further authorize to advance to the vendor $30,576. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#51 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $166,701. (2)Further authorize to advance to the vendor $44,918. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#52 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, in the amount of $257,044. (2)Further authorize to advance to the vendor $69,261. Effective July 19, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#53 Authorize to exercise a contract extension option with Essintial Enterprise Solutions Inc. (Essintial), Mechanicsburg, PA, for the continued maintenance of NH Liquor Commission Point-of-Sale systems located in all of the NHSLC retail stores and headquarters, increasing the contract amount by $730,616 from $1,171,232 to $1,901,848, and by extending the end date from July 31, 2017 to July 31, 2019. 100% Other (Agency Class 27) funds for DoIT, and 100% Liquor Funds used for Liquor Commission.
#54 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment with CA Inc., (formerly Computer Associates Inc) Islandia, NY (originally approved by G&C on 6-4-08, item #4), to provide software licenses to support the Department of Safety’s mainframe, also used by NH Employment Security, by increasing the amount not to exceed by $417,600 from $6,878,301.31 to $7,295,901.31. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Other (Agency Class 027) funds: the Class 27 used by NHES to reimburse DoIT for this work is 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#55 Authorize the Division of Technical Professions to renew membership with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Washington, D.C., in the amount of $12,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#56 Authorize the Board of Pharmacy to retroactively accept and expend a grant from the Department of Justice in the amount of $21,504 to maintain the implementation of the Controlled Drug Prescription Health and Safety Program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2018. 100% Other Funds (Transfer from DOJ-Federal Funds).
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
#57 Authorize to retroactively amend contracts with qualified attorneys in the State (originally approved by G&C on 6-7-17, item #61), to provide for the representation of indigent defendants when the Public Defender Program is disqualified by a conflict of interest or not able to provide representation due to caseload limitations, totaling $3,960,000. Due to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 budget, the per unit reimbursement rate has increased from $275 to $300. Further authorize retroactive reimbursement of the $300 rate beginning July 1, 2017. This amendment does not affect the maximum total for the contracts. 100% General Funds.
THE ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT
#58 Authorize to execute the first of two contract renewal options with Architechnology, Sanbornton, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #108), for Professional Architectural Services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required, in an amount not to exceed $400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018.
#59 Authorize to execute the first of two contract renewal options with Dubois & King Inc., South Burlington, VT (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #43), for Professional Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineering Services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed $250,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018.
#60 Authorize to execute the first of two contract renewal options with H. L. Turner Group Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #107), for Professional Architectural Services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required, in an amount not to exceed $400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018.
#61 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with LoCurrent Systems LLC, Cooperstown, NY, for the purpose of providing upgrades to the electronic security systems at the following locations: Nashua Readiness Center, Milford Readiness Center and Building M, State Military Reservation, Concord, for a total amount of $66,468.45. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#61A Authorize to execute the first of two contract renewal options with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #40), for Professional Civil/Environmental Engineering & Master Planning Services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required, in an amount not to exceed $400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018.
#61B Authorize to execute the first of two contract renewal options with Harriman Associates Inc., Auburn, ME (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #42), for Professional Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineering Services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required, in an amount not to exceed $250,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018.
#61C Authorize to execute the first of two contract renewal options with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #39), for Professional Civil/Environmental Engineering & Master Planning Services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required, in an amount not to exceed $400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
#62 Authorize the Division of Pesticide Control to grant funds and enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, for the advancement of agricultural research and to assist in the promotion of Integrated Pest Management Practices in NH, in the amount of $32,788. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2018. 100% Other Funds – Integrated Pest Management Funds.
#63 Authorize to enter into a grant with Society for the Protection of NH Forests, in the amount of $20,000 for Sullivan Farm Easement, in the City of Nashua, Hillsborough County. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2019. 100% Other Funds – State Conservation Committee.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#64 Authorize to hire Mary C. Bleier into the position of Enforcement Counsel, position #9U525 (an unclassified position at labor grade EE) off the salary chart to establish a $1,000 differential above a subordinate classified employee. Effective July 21, 2017 at the annual salary of $93,079 which is $6,447 above the maximum step on the salary chart. 100% Agency Income.
#65 Authorize to make a one-time retroactive salary payment to Jennifer Goodwin, a Grants Program Coordinator, in the amount of $1,997.96, for the period of March 14, 2017 through June 23, 2017 with current fiscal year funds. 100% Other Funds.
#66 Authorize to make a one-time retroactive salary payment to Diana Lavoie, an Insurance Company Examiner III, in the amount of $1,134.51, for the period of March 14, 2017 through June 8, 2017 with current fiscal year funds. 100% Other Funds.
#67 Authorize to enter into a contract with Regulatory Insurance Advisors LLC, Lincoln, NE, for consulting services, in the amount of $198,922.50. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#67A Authorize to enter into a contract with Health Management Associates Inc., Lansing, MI, for consulting services, in the amount of $149,940. Effective upon G&C approval through April 1, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#68 Authorize to accept a donation from Comcast in the form of network broadcast advertisement services provided in connection with the Hiring Our Heroes Job and Resource Fair. The estimated value of the donation is not expected to exceed $10,000.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#69 Authorize to enter into a holdover lease agreement with Bergeron Construction Company Inc., Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-3-02, item #28B), for the purpose of probation/parole office space for the period of August 3, 2017 through February 2, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $14,528.52/ 100% General Funds.
#70 Authorize to retroactively amend a sole source contract with Keefe Commissary Network LLC, St. Louis, MO (originally approved by G&C on 4-13-11, item #36), for the continued provision of Downloadable Digital Media & Kiosk Service, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to January 31, 2018. 100% Offender Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
#71 Authorize to accept and expend federal revenues received from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, in the amount of $1,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#72 Authorize to enter into a contract with Ben Johnson Associates Inc., Tallahassee, FL, to provide expert services to support OCA’s in two rates cases filed by natural gas utilities at the Public Utilities Commission,; EnergyNorth Natural Gas Corp d/b/a Liberty Utilities; and Northern Utilities Inc., d/b/a Unitil, plus additional cases as time and budget allow, in an amount not to exceed $48,895. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Public Utility Assessment.
#73 Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive amendment to a contract with Synapse Energy Economics Inc., Cambridge, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-18-15, item #35), to provide expert services, by revising the hourly rates specified in the contract by increasing the price by $50,000 from $40,000 to $90,000, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 100% Other Funds – Utility Assessments.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#74 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Fish and Game Department for the purpose of providing Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Enforcement Patrols. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend payments not to exceed $3,240 to be made by NHF&G in accordance with the terms of the MOA. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
#75 Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a sole source contract for services with the Business and Industry Association of NH, Concord, NH, to provide services as Manufacturing Sector Intermediary, in the amount of $81,530. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Governor’s Discretionary Funds).
#76 NOT USED
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#77 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Lee T. Corrigan LLC, Gorham, NH, for a foundation addition to the maintenance garage at White Lake State Park, Tamworth, NH, in the amount of $31,700. Effective upon G&C approval through October 20, 2017. 100% Agency Income.
#78 NOT USED
#79 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into Grant-In-Aid agreement with the OHRV clubs as detailed in letter dated June 19, 2017, in the total amount of $356,926.12. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2018. 100% Transfers from Fish and Game.
#80 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into Grant-In-Aid agreement with the snowmobile clubs as detailed in letter dated June 13, 2017, in the total amount of $330,059.25. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2017. 100% Transfers from Fish and Game.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#81 Authorize the annual Transfer agreement with the Northeast Fishery Sector XI for the transfer of Annual Catch Entitlement of groundfish from federal fisheries permits residing in the NH State Permit Bank which is submitted for review by the G&C.
#82 Authorize to accept and expend a grant of $1,692 from the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH for the purpose of funding one project from the date of G&C approval through June 30, 2018.
#83 Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, under the terms and conditions of the Mater Agreement for Cooperative Projects between the State of NH and the University System of NH, for continuation of the UNH Extension Wildlife Conservation program, for a total of $405,700. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 78% Federal, 22% Conservation License Plate Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#84 Authorize to pay the fiscal year 2018 membership dues to the NorthEast Recycling Council Inc., Brattleboro, VT, in the amount of $3,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#85 Authorize a loan agreement with the Jackson Water Precinct, Jackson, NH, in the amount not to exceed $688,900 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#86 Authorize a loan agreement with the Samoset at Winnipesaukee Condominium Association, Gilford, NH, in the amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#87 Authorize a loan agreement with the Frost Residents Cooperative Inc., Derry, NH, in the amount not to exceed $852,760 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#88 Authorize a loan agreement with the Bryant Brook Condominium Association, Plaistow, NH, in the amount not to exceed $240,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#89 Authorize a loan agreement with the City of Lebanon, NH, in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#90 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with Star Island Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $947,500 to finance the wastewater treatment facility upgrade project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#91 Authorize to retroactively enter into a sole source Joint Funding agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, in the amount of $187,025 for streamflow gaging. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 67% General, 33% Interagency Funds.
#92 Authorize to enter into a lease for 11,334 square feet of office space with 222 International, Limited Partnership, c/o James J. Horne, CP management Inc., Exeter, NH, in the amount of $2,109,770.34. Effective upon August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2027. 67% Program, 24% Federal, 9% General Funds.
#93 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Rochester, NH, to provide planning technical assistance to member coastal communities, in the amount of $12,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#94 Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, to support implementation of the Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership management plan and monitoring plan, in the amount of $170,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Other Funds.
#95 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Nippo Lake Association, Barrington, NH, to complete the Nippo Lake Association Stormwater Management Plan Phases 3 and 4: Additional Watershed Planning and Implementation of Best Management Practices, in the amount of $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#96 Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the Bear-Paw Regional Greenways, Deerfield, NH, in the amount of $211,700 for the purpose of acquiring land and conducting stream restoration on two parcels owned by Carl Wallman and by George and Diane Bachelder. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2022. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
#97 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the City of Rochester, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 to finance the Wastewater and Stormwater Collection Systems Asset Management Plan and GIS Mapping Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#98 Authorize to amend a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement, with the City of Lebanon (originally approved by G&C on 7-16-14, item #64), to increase funding by $4,000,000 from $6,624,835 to $10,624,835. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Account Funds.
#99 Authorize Alison & Thomas Brackett’s request to perform work on Great Bay in Greenland.
#100 Authorize Brian P. Litcof Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
#101 Authorize Dylan and Jamie Welsh’s request to perform work on Newfound Lake in Bristol.
#102 Authorize Jeremy & Leslie Crane’s request to perform work on Squam Lake in Holderness.
#103 Authorize The Regan Family Revocable Trust of 2005’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.
#104 Authorize Nancy & Stephen Birge’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
#105 Authorize Robert K. Ruggles’s request to perform work on Pleasant Lake in New London.
#106 Authorize 7 Hopewell Shores LLC’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
NEW HAMPSHIRE LOTTERY COMMISSION
#107 Authorize to pay Fiscal Year 2018 membership dues in the amount of $20,000 to the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, Concord, OH. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Lottery Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#108 Authorize to enter into a contract with Mary M. Lauzon, Campton, NH, to conduct impartial special education complaint investigations, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#109 Authorize to enter into a contract with Brenda G. Monahan, Barlett, NH, to conduct impartial special education complaint investigations, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#110 Authorize the Bureau of Instructional Support and Student Assessment to enter into a sole source contract with the College Board, New York, NY, to administer the SAT assessment in grade 11 to ensure a continuation of assessment services to meet federal and state law, in an amount not to exceed $604,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
#111 NOT USED
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#112 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac Inc., Concord, NH, for the reconditioning and transport of vehicles to the White Farm before auction, in an amount not to exceed $149,968. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 70.33% General, 14.62% Turnpike, 14.11% Highway, .94% Federal Funds.
#113 Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services to amend the contract with ImageTrend Inc., Lakeville, MN (originally approved by G&C on 2-25-05, item #70A), for the purpose of continuing to provide a statewide data repository, by increasing the amount by $36,900 from $1,212,396 to $1,249,296, and by extending the end date from December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 100% Revolving Funds – Fire and EMS Funds.
#114 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Concord Aviation Services LLC, Concord, NH, for the purpose of providing scheduled maintenance and inspections of the State Police Cessna 182T aircraft, in an amount not to exceed $303,427.56. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 49.5% General, 27.33% Turnpike, 23.17% Highway Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#115 Authorize the confirmation of the Joint Committee on Employee Classification’s approval and recommendation of the establishment of a new salary grange of $210,000 to $300,000 for the position of Chief Medical Examiner, from the current fixed salary of $159,304.08 (Labor Grade QQ). (2)Further authorize the establishment of a new annual salary for Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Andrew of $210,000. (3)Further authorize the confirmation of the Joint Committee on Employee Classification’s approval and recommendation of the establishment of a new salary grange of $200,000-$260,000 for the position of Deputy Chief Medical Examiner, from the current fixed salary of $137,681.96 (Labor Grade NN). (4)Further authorize a new annual salary for Deputy Chief Medical Examiners D. Jennie Duval of $200,000. (5)Further authorize the confirmation of the Joint Committee on Employee Classification’s approval and recommendation of the establishment of a new salary grange of $160,000 to $240,000 for the newly established position of Associate Medical Examiner. Effective upon G&C approval or July 21, 2017, whichever is the latter.
#116 Authorize to enter into a sub-grant with the Granite State Children’s Alliance, in the amount of $12,977.50 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Children’s Justice Act Grant from the purpose of enhancing the provision of medical services to children who have been abused or neglected and to provide training for multi-disciplinary child abuse team members. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#117 Authorize consideration of whether the petition of Phillip Randall Washburn (age 32) requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault should be granted. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment.
#118 Authorize consideration of whether the petition of Scott Rogers (age 57) requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary and Theft should be granted. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#119 Authorize to pay the National Association of State Chief Administrators, Lexington, KY, in an amount not to exceed $3,000 for Fiscal Year 2018 membership dues. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#120 Authorize a Working Capita Warrant in the amount of $100,000,000 to cover expenditures for the month of July 2017.
#121 Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $700,000,000 to cover expenditures for the month of August 2017.
#122 Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
#123 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 $100,000 for funding of recommended physical security measures to be implemented at the State House Annex. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2018. 100% Other Funds. The Funds used by DOS to reimburse Administrative Services are 100% Federal Funds.
#124 Authorize to exercise an option to retroactively extend the State’s contract with Inmate Calling Solutions LLC d/b/a IC Solutions, San Antonio, TX (originally approved by G&C on 3-6-13, item #12), for Inmate Telephone Services and Pay Telephone services for a period of 5 months. Effective May 31, 2017 through October 31, 2017. No State funds shall be expended for the contract.
#125 NOT USED
#126 NOT USED
#127 Authorize to enter into a contract with Arcomm Communications Corporation, Hillsborough, NH, for the provision of Communication Systems Repair, Maintenance, and Cabling Services, in the amount of $125,000. Effective upon G&C approval or August 1, 2017, whichever is later, through July 31, 2020.
#128 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Structure Tone LLC, Boston, MA, for Steam Conversion at the Dolloff and Medical and Surgical Buildings in Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $2,097,524.94. (2)Further authorize the amount of $20,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $2,117,524.94. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#129 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Project Resource Group LLC., Francestown, NH, for Steam Conversion Design/Build HVAC and Associated Building Systems for five (5) Buildings, Paint and Carpentry, Howard Recreation, Pond Place, Philbrook and Philbrook Recreation Buildings at the Gov. Hugh Gallen State Office Park Campus, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,625,795. (2)Further authorize the amount of $26,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $1,651,795. Effective upon G&C approval through October 20, 2018. 100% General Funds.