GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
June 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
#1 MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#A. Authorize to pay a membership fee to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc., Lawrence, KS, for an annual subscription to the Results Oriented Management software reporting application, in the amount of $52,500. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 29% Federal, 71% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Behavioral Health
#B. Authorize the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services to pay the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors Inc., Washington, DC, for annual membership dues in the amount of $10,900. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health Services
#C. Authorize the Bureau of Laboratory Services to pay the Association of Public Health Laboratories, Silver Spring, MD, for annual membership dues, in an amount not to exceed $4,750. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health Services
#D. Authorize to pay the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Arlington, VA, for the annual membership dues, in the amount of $18,800. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#E. Authorize the Bureau of Credentialing to pay the 2018 membership dues to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification, Washington, DC, in the amount of $4,500. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Other Funds (Teacher Credentialing Fees).
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#F. Authorize to pay the FY 2018 Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation annual dues in the amount of $8,238.35. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 28% Federal, 72% State Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#G. Authorize to pay Fiscal Year 2018 organizational dues to the National Association of Attorneys General in the amount of $30,350 for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#H. Authorize to pay the National Association of State Budget Officers, Washington, DC, for Fiscal Year 2018 membership dues, in an amount not to exceed $14,200. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#2 MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#A. Authorize to accept a gift from Little Kids Rock, Verona, NJ, in the amount of $1,100 for the purpose of covering the cost for an education consultant to attend its annual Modern Band Conference from July 28-31, 2017 in Fort Collins, Co.
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
#B. Authorize to accept a donation of five accessible beach wheelchairs worth an estimated total retail value of $12,500 from SMILE Mass for the purpose of providing individuals with a disability, greater accessibility to NH state Beaches.
#3 MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#A. Authorize to accept and place on file the 2016 Annual Report.
#4 MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#A. Authorize to reappoint Frederick J. Lulka as a Criminal Investigator at salary Group BB, Step 4 $66,888.12. Effective June 30, 2017 through June 30, 2022.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
#B. Authorize the appointment of Brian N. Burford of Antrim, as State Archivist. Effective July 6, 2017.
STATE TREASURY
#C. Authorize the nomination of Alan W. Johnson, Penacook, NH, as a member of the Executive Branch Ethics Committee. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
STATE TREASURY
#D. Authorize the nomination of Gregory L. Silverman, Concord, NH, as a member of the Executive Branch Ethics Committee. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
#5 MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Items
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#A. Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement amendment with the University of NH, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-18-12, item #143), for the continued support of expanded transit services in the Seacoast region, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2018 to June 30, 2020. No Additional Funding.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#B. Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the City of Berlin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-22-15, item #45, in the amount of $500,000), for completion of the Northern Lights Senior Housing energy improvements project, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2017 from June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#C. Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the City of Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-4-15, item #28, in the amount of $500,000), for completion of the River Valley Community College renovation project, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2018 from June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#D. Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the Town of Tilton, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #44, in the amount of $478,880), for completion of the Gaslight Village Cooperative wastewater system connection project, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2018 from June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#E. Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the City of Somersworth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-26-15, item #35, in the amount of $500,000), for completion of the Albert J. Nadeau Homes energy improvements project, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2017 from June 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#F. Authorize to amend a contract with Compass Health Analytics Inc., Portland, ME (originally approved by G&C on 3-13-15, item #22), for consulting services to assist in the development of updated network adequacy standards, by extending the end date from June 30, 2017 to September 30, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#G. Authorize to amend a grant to the Upper Valley Land Trust Inc., Hanover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-23-16, item #61), to purchase the Smith Pond/Shaker Forest property in Enfield, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2018 from July 1, 2017. No Additional Funding. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation (“ARM”) Funds.
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
#6 Authorize to transfer general funds in the amount of $2,245,092, increase Federal revenues in the amount of $4,275,800 and increase related Other revenues in the amount of $2,531,173. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
Office of Information Services
#6A Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Cognosante Consulting LLC, Scottsdale, AZ (originally approved by G&C on 12-1-04, Late Item #E), for continuation of quality assurance services in compliance with the requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, by increasing the price by $5,120,825 from $24,840,301 to a new amount not to exceed $29,961,126. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 90% Federal, 10% General Funds.
Office of Emergency Services
#7 Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Safer Institute, Providence, RI, for the provision of the State’s Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals, in the amount of $161,919. Effective July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
Office of Business Operations
#7A Authorize to enter into an agreement with Berry Dunn, Portland, ME, to assist the Department with a Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan, in an amount not to exceed $277,545. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Office of Improvement and Integrity
#8 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Myers and Stauffer LC (originally approved by G&C on 2-6-13, item #32), to provide audit services for the NH Medicaid Electronic Health Records Post Inventive Payment Audit Program, by increasing the price by $145,940.90 from $417,855 to $563,795.90, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to September 30, 2018. 90% Federal, 10% General Funds.
Office of Quality Assurance and Improvement
#9 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Milliman Solutions LLC, Seattle, WA, to provide a Data System and associated services for the Comprehensive Health Information System, a joint project of the Department of Health and Human Services and the NH Insurance Department, in an amount not to exceed $2,420,525. Effective July 1, 2017, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2022. DHHS is responsible for $1,240,262.50 which is 100% Federal Funds. Insurance is responsible for $1,180,262.50 which is 100% Other Funds.
Office of Medicaid Services
#10 Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an agreement with Myers and Stauffer LC, Owings Mills, MD (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #63), to provide out-patient hospital and hospital-based rural health clinics cost settlement services, by increasing the price by $20,421.06 from $375,599 to $396,020.06, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to March 31, 2018. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
#11 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Institute for Health Policy and Practice, Durham, NH, to provide technical assistance and consultation services to establish and maintain a health services delivery system for the NH Medicaid population and to administer the incentive program for Medicaid’s Health Information System, in the amount of $2,311,157. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 77% Federal, 23% General Funds.
#11A Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Milliman Inc., Brookfield, WI, to provide Actuarial Services and Technical Support relative to Medicaid Managed Care, in an amount not to exceed $4,542,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 50% Federal, 47% General, 3% Other Funds.
Bureau of Developmental Services
#12 Authorize to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with the Community College System of NH, Concord, NH, for the provision of educational services and tuition assistance in the Community Social Services Program, in an amount not to exceed $37,445. Effective July 1, 2017, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2017. 100% General Funds.
#13 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Brain Injury Association of NH, Concord, NH, to provide services to support persons with acquired brain injuries and their families, in an amount not to exceed $828,527. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 13% Federal, 87% General Funds.
#14 Authorize to amend an existing sole source contract with Southeastern Regional Education Services Center Inc., Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #120), to continue providing community based services to children and youth in NH who have special feeding & swallowing healthcare needs, by increasing the price by $138,086 from $715,732 to an amount not to exceed $853,818, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to March 31, 2018. 30% Federal, 70% General Funds.
#15 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Manchester Community Health Center, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #122), to continue providing community based services to children in NH with neuromotor disabilities/complex health care needs, by increasing the price by $330,000 from $5,279,567.41 to an amount not to exceed $5,609,567.41, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to March 31, 2018. 30% Federal, 70% General Funds.
#16 Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated May 16, 2017, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services, with a total price of $11,279,784 of which $2,651,000 is a shared amount among all vendors to provide Vision and Hearing Supplemental Services, Autism Supplemental Services and to be reimbursed for room and board of which there is no maximum or minimum service volume guarantee. (2)Further authorize to make an advance payment in the first quarter of State Fiscal Year 2018 to each vendor, up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the State Fiscal year 2018 funding available for each respective vendor. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 22% Federal, 78% General Funds.
Office of Human Services
#17 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Granite United Way, to provide system support Administration for the Refer 7 database that is used by the Department and its contractors and citizens of NH to provide information and referral services, in an amount not to exceed $139,232. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 46% General, 54% Federal Funds.
#18 Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-29-16, item #12), for the provision of technical assistance and coordination of services necessary to advance the No Wrong Door infrastructure, by increasing the price by $82,576 from $378,313 to $460,889 with no change to the completion date of September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#18A Authorize the Division of Child Support Services to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Employment Security, Concord, NH, for new hire reporting services which are related to child support collection activity, in an amount not to exceed $250,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 66% Federal, 34% General Funds.
Office of Health Equity
#19 Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an agreement with Ascentria Community Services Inc., Worcester, MA (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #34), to continue to provide communication access services, statewide, by increasing the amount by $1,260,000 from $1,257,722 to $2,517,722, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#19A Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated May 25, 2017, for Targeted Assistance-Discretionary to provide employment and social services for refugees in NH, in an amount not to exceed $450,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Family Assistance
#20 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Isaiah 58 New Hampshire, Hampstead, NH, to provide supportive housing and case management services in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#20A Authorize to amend sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 6, 2017 (originally approved by G&C on 8-3-16, late item #A, 9-7-16, item #9, 9-21-16, item #11), for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services, residential and/or supportive housing, and wraparound services to pregnant and/or parenting women who are experiencing substance use disorders; have income at or below the 185% Federal Poverty Level; and are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless in Strafford County, by increasing the price by $1,481,326 from $1,481,326 to $2,962,652. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Child Support Services
#21 Authorize to amend an existing agreement with Protech Solutions Inc., Little Rock, AR, to provide enhancements to and continued maintenance of the New England Child Support and Enforcement System, by increasing the price by $1,818,000 from $7,940,312.50 to $9,758,312.50, and by extending the completion date from September 30, 2017 to September 30, 2019. 66% Federal, 34% General Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#22 Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors Brenda McMillan, Brenda Wouters, Jillian Armstrong, Michael Fitzpatrick, and Shane Rozamus, in an amount not to exceed $71,000 to provide summer school teaching services at the Sununu Youth Services Center. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Other Funds (Title 1 Part D).
#23 Authorize to amend an agreement with Catholic Medical Center Laboratory (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #51), for the provision of laboratory services for the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, by increasing the price by $54,000 from $108,000 to $162,000, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
#24 Authorize to renew an existing sole source agreement with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #11), for the provision of a statewide program to improve responses to domestic violence, by increasing the price by $1,781,160 from $1,617,116 to $3,398,276, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#25 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Westwood Pharmacy, Richmond, VA, for the provision of pharmaceuticals and related pharmacy services for the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, in an amount not to exceed $210,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
#26 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment with the University of NH, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-8-14, item #42), for the continuation of a training partnership that provides educational and training opportunities to the Division for Children, Youth and Families staff and other identified parties, by increasing the price by $371,899 from $2,258,457.70 to $2,630,356.70, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to December 31, 2017. 80.5% Federal, 19.5% General Funds.
#27 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Israel Adeloye, Bridgeton, ME, to provide dental services to youth at the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
#28 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment of an agreement with Child and Family Services, a non-profit agency, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-26-15, item #12), for the State Grant-in-Aid Funds program, by increasing the price by $301,769 from $303,538 to $605,307, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018, as well as increasing the scope of service. 25% Federal, 75% General Funds.
#29 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment with Granite United Way, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-21-15, item #12), for the provision of Intervention services for the State Grant-in-Aid Funds program, by increasing the price by $50,000 from $100,000 to $150,000, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#30 Authorize to amend agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated May 17, 2017, for the State Grant-in-Aid Funds program (originally approved by G&C on 8-26-16, item #12, 10-7-15, item #9, 12-16-15, item #14), by increasing the price by $2,925,420 from $6,015,381 to $8,940,801, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
Division for Behavioral Health
#31 Authorize the Glencliff Home to amend an agreement with Amy Tuller, Norwich, VT, to continue to provide Registered Dietitian Services to the residents at Glencliff Home, by increasing the price by $78,200 from $78,200 to an amount not to exceed $156,400. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 20% General, 80% Agency Funds.
#32 Authorize to exercise a renewal option to extend an existing agreement with the University of Vermont Technical Services Partnership, Burlington, VT, to provide inspections, testing, maintenance and repairs to clinical equipment located at NH Hospital, by increasing the price by $16,725 from $16,725 to an amount not to exceed $33,450, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2019. 29% Federal, 66% General, 5% Other Funds.
#33 Authorize to amend contracts with MAS Medical Staffing Corporation, Londonderry, NH; Innovent Global Inc., West Palm Beach, FL; and Circharo Acquisition LLC, Salem, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-1-16, item #14, 11-18-16, item #19, and 12-21-16, item #23), to continue to provide temporary nursing staffing services to NH Hospital and Glencliff Home, by increasing the price by $1,290,000 from $4,590,000 to an amount not to exceed $5,880,000, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 41% Other (Provider Fees), 27% Federal, 32% General Funds.
#34 Authorize the Glencliff Home to amend an agreement with ATC Group Service Inc., Manchester, NH, to continue to provide wastewater testing services for Glencliff Home, by increasing the price by $14,200 from $14,200 to an amount not to exceed $28,400, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
#35 Authorize the Glencliff Home to enter into an agreement with Healthdirect Institutional Pharmacy Services Inc., Concord, NH, to provide Pharmacy Services to meet the medication needs of the patients in Glencliff Home, in an amount not to exceed $34,500. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 20% General, 80% Agency Funds.
#36 Authorize New Hampshire Hospital to amend a sole source agreement with Achievement Therapy Services LLC, to continue to provide physical therapy services to clients admitted to NH Hospital, by increasing the price by $67,275 from $176,800 to an amount not to exceed $244,075, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to March 31, 2018. 32% General, 39% Other (Provider Fees), 29% Federal Funds.
#37 Authorize the Glencliff Home to amend a sole source agreement with Dr. David A. Bogacz, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-6-16, item #10), to continue to provide dental services to Glencliff Home residents, by increasing the price by $33,600 from $24,000 to an amount not to exceed $57,600, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 1% Federal, 20% General, 79% Other Funds.
#38 Authorize the Glencliff Home to amend an agreement with The Alternative Life Center, Conway, NH, to continue to provide peer support services to Glencliff Home residents, by increasing the price by $1,200 from $1,046,552 to an amount not to exceed $1,047,752. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through the original completion date of June 30, 2018. 19% General, 81% Agency Funds.
#39 Authorize New Hampshire Hospital to amend a sole source agreement with Netsmart Technologies Inc., Overland Park, KS (originally approved by G&C on 11-4-15, item #9), for the provision of hardware, licensed software and professional services as part of the NH Hospital Electronic Health Record, Pharmacy management and Health Information Technology Solution, by increasing the price by $756,042 from $2,750,660 to $3,506,702. Effective upon G&C approval through the original completion date of November 30, 2021. 29% Federal, 39% Other, 32% General Funds.
#39A Authorize to exercise a renewal option and amend an existing sole source contract agreement with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New Hampshire, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #28), to provide family mutual support and suicide prevention services, by increasing the price by $1,611,351 from $1,464,407 to an amount not to exceed $3,075,758, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
#39B Authorize to enter into an agreement with NFI North Inc., Contoocook, NH, to provide Care Management Entity services for the FAST Forward program, in an amount not to exceed $194,320. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 3% Federal, 97% General Funds.
#39C Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 7, 2017, to provide legal representation at involuntary emergency admission probable cause hearings in an amount not to exceed $332,196. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
Glencliff Home
#39D Authorize to amend an existing agreement with Blake Group Holdings Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-29-16, item #38), to provide boiler maintenance and repair services at the Glencliff Home, by increasing the price by $60,000 from $30,000 to an amount not to exceed $90,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
#39E Authorize to enter into an agreement with CDB Mechanical LLC, Concord, NH, for the provision of refrigeration equipment maintenance and repair, in an amount not to exceed $42,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 26% Federal, 69% General, 5% Other Funds.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
#40 Authorize to amend and renew a sole source agreement with the Juvenile Court Diversion Network Inc., Concord, NH, for the provision of Juvenile Court Diversion Accreditation Services in order to ensure quality juvenile court diversion programs are available for youth who may have substance use issues, by increasing the price by $99,000 from $137,750 to $236,750 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 100% Other Funds.
#41 Authorize to amend sole source contracts by exercising a renewal option with the vendors as detailed in letter dated May 23, 2017 (originally approved by G&C on 3-9-16, item #22, 4-6-16, item #9, and 7-13-16, item #6C), for the continuation of Regional Access Point Services to assist individuals with substance use disorders to obtain the help they need, by increasing the price by $588,700 from $1,609,445 to an amount not to exceed $2,198,145, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to December 31, 2017. 64% Federal, 16% General, 20% Other Funds.
#42 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Partnership for a Drug-Free NH, Concord, NH, to provide public information campaigns to address significant issues related to substance misuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery, in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Governor Commission Funds.
#43 Authorize to enter into amendments with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 5, 2017, to continue to provide services for substance use disorder treatment and recovery support, by increasing the price by $886,900 from $8,964,600 to an amount not to exceed $9,851,500, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to September 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to enter into a retroactive amendment with the vendor as detailed in letter dated June 5, 2017, to reallocate existing funds among existing service provisions, to meet higher than anticipated service utilization for substance use disorder treatment and recovery support, and to continue to provide these services, by increasing the price by $75,000 from $357,600 to an amount not to exceed $432,600, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to September 30, 2017, retroactive to April 1, 2017. (3)Further authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment with the vendor as detailed in letter dated June 5, 2017, to provide additional funding and expand the service provision to meet higher than anticipated service utilization for substance use disorder treatment and recovery support ,and to continue to provide these services by increasing the price by $1,010,920 from $3,734,500 to an amount not to exceed $4,745,420, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to September 30, 2017, retroactive to December 1, 2016. (Originally approved by G&C on 3-23-16, item #6, 6-1-16, item #12). 69% Federal, 17% General, 14% Other Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#44 Authorize, with the Division for Behavioral Health Services, to enter into agreements with the 13 vendors as detailed in letter dated May 23, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $10,415,869, to provide Regional Public Health Network services including public health emergency preparedness, substance misuse prevention, substance use disorders continuum of care, school-based influenza clinics, and Public Health Advisory Council coordination services statewide. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 92% Federal, 8% General Funds.
#45 Authorize to enter into agreement with the vendors as detailed in letter dated May 1, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $5,878,624 to provide statewide Women, Infants and Children, Special Supplemental Nutrition Food Program and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program services to low income women and children. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#46 Authorize to renew sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated May 25, 2017 (originally approved by G&C on 7-13-16, item #6D, in the amount of $250,000), to continue to provide analytical specialty laboratory testing services, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Effective upon G&C approval. No Additional Funding. 100% General Funds.
#47 Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with Concord Hospital Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-22-15, item #22), for the provision of laboratory, pathology and employee health services, by increasing the price by $555,000 from $655,000 to $1,210,000, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019. 29% Federal, 32% General, 39% Other (Provider Fees) Funds.
#48 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #41), to provide injury prevention services, by increasing the price by $81,375 from $491,170 to $572,545, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to March 31, 2018. 81.3% Federal, 18.7% General Funds.
#49 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Community Action Program of Belknap and Merrimack Counties Inc., to provide Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program services statewide in an amount not to exceed $1,680,610. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2021. 100% Federal Funds.
#50 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the vendors as detailed in letter dated April 21, 2017, for the provision of Early Intervention Services for Human Immunodeficiency Virus in an amount not to exceed $440,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 17% Federal, 83% Other Funds.
#51 Authorize to enter into an agreement with JSI Research and Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, to provide a broad range of programmatic support services across a number of public health programs, in an amount not to exceed $1,565,580. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 76% Federal, 18% Other, 6% General Funds.
#51A Authorize to enter into sole source amendments with the vendors as detailed in letter dated May 24, 2017 (originally approved by G&C in 2012), for the provision of primary care services as well as breast and cervical cancer screening services, by increasing the price by $2,676,590 from $19,097,180 to $21,773,770 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2017 to March 31, 2018. 73.27% General, 26.73% Federal Funds.
#51B Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Biotage LLC, Charlotte, NC, for service and repair of the Extrahera automated laboratory system, in an amount not to exceed $33,273. Effective August 8, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through August 8, 2020. 70% Federal, 30% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#52 Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $2,000 between various accounts and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Highway Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#53 Authorize the Division of Aeronautics, Rail and Transit to transfer $3,000 between various accounts and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#54 Authorize the Division of Operations to reclassify position #20222 from Civil Engineer VII, labor grade 34, to Transportation Operations Administrator, labor grade 35, in the Bureau of Highway Maintenance. Effective upon G&C approval. 68% Highway, 32% Other Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#55 Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into agreement with Railroad Operators, for an amount not to exceed $900,000 from the Special Railroad Fund for the maintenance and repair of State-owned railroad lines. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% Other Funds (Special Railroad Funds). Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#56 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $217,153.08 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from May 13, 2017 through May 25, 2017.
#57 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the Central NH Regional Planning Commission, Concord, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, in the amount of $508,649.40. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#58 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the Lakes Region Planning Commission, Meredith, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, in the amount of $428,979.60. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#59 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the North Country Council, Littleton, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, in the amount of $492,480. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#60 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Merrimack, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, in the amount of $1,448,038.80. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#61 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Rochester, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, in the amount of $954,792. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#62 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the Southern NH Planning Commission, Manchester, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, in the amount of $1,676,952. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#63 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, Lebanon, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, in the amount of $454,536. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#64 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, in the amount of $1,104,154.20. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#65 Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with Precision Temperature Control Inc., Bedford, NH, for HVAC Control System Inspection and Service, in the amount of $64,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#66 Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with Macpage LLC, South Portland, ME, 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 through December 31, 2019, with an option to renew for up to two additional two year periods up to, but not beyond December 31, 2023. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#67 Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with McFarland-Johnson Inc., Concord, NH, for on-call engineering services for various transportation projects located throughout the State, for an amount not to exceed $750,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2020.
#68 Authorize the Office of Federal Compliance to enter into two individual sole source Cooperative Project Agreements with the University of NH, Durham, NH, for Cooperative National summer Transportation Institute with UNH Tech Camps in Fiscal Year 2018 for a total of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#69 Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to enter into a contract based on a single hourly rate bid with Yates Electric Service Inc., Durham, NH, for Electrical Inspection, Maintenance, Repairs and Systems Upgrades for the Sarah Long Bridge, Memorial Bridge, Hampton River Bridge and Wentworth House Bridge, the I-95 High Level Bridge and Various Bridges and Bridge Maintenance Facilities statewide, in the amount of $150,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020. 73% Federal, 27% Other Funds.
#70 Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a sole source service agreement with DFM Enterprises Incorporated, North Haven, CT, to provide repairs and scheduled maintenance to the Bureau of Mechanical Services’ Under Bridge Inspection Truck, for a fee not to exceed $73,700. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Highway Funds.
#71 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with Jalbert Leasing Inc., d/b/a C&J Bus Lines, Portsmouth, NH, for security camera improvements at the State-owned bus facility in Portsmouth, operated under contract by C&J Bus Lines, for an amount not to exceed $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#72 Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with the firm of Stantec Consulting Services Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Bedford, NH, for Part B1 final design of improvements to the NH101/NH101A intersection in the Town of Amherst, for an amount not to exceed $108,715.64. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#73 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Hi-Way Safety Systems Inc., Rockland, MA, for placement of 2.4 million feet of pavements markings during the spring/summer of 2017 along all Turnpike corridors, on the basis of a low bid of $353,193.68. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2017. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#74 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for 2.1 miles of pavement resurfacing on NH 101 from Manchester to Auburn and on the I-93 to I-293 ramps in Hooksett; and rehabilitation of a bridge on the I-93 NB to I-293 SB ramp, on the basis of a low bid of $3,358,918. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $100,767.54 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 29, 2018. 87% Federal, 13% Turnpike Funds.
#75 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for resurfacing 17 miles in four Tier-2 roadway segments in the southeastern region of the State, on the basis of a low bid of $6,772,056.90. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $338,602.85 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through November 3, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#76 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with All States Asphalt Inc., Sunderland, MA, for 10.6 miles of pavement preservation (AR Chip Seal) in Districts 3&4, on the basis of a single bid of $1,221,854.25. Effective upon G&C approval through August 25, 2017. 100% Betterment Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#77 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Earth Systems Research, Durham, NH, to continue implementation of GRANIT, the state’s computerized geographic information system, in the amount of $140,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
#78 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 $386,673. Effective June 21, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
#79 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 $213,816. Effective June 21, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
#80 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 $138,666. Effective June 21, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
#81 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 $94,391. Effective June 21, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
#82 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 $166,455. Effective June 21, 2017 through July 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (LIHEAP-US DHHS).
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#83 Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with Windsor Solutions Inc., Portland, OR, to continue to provide an Automated Forms Submittal software solution and associated services, in an amount not to exceed $940,564, increasing the contract from $778,058 to $1,718,622. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend for five years. 100% Capital Funds.
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#84 Authorize the Board of Pharmacy to amend item #33, originally approved by G&C on March 23, 2016, by reallocating appropriations for the best and most efficient use of funding. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds (Transfer from DOJ-Federal Funds). Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
STATE TREASURY
#85 Authorize to accept and place on file the quarterly reports of the NH State Treasury for the periods ended December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017.
#86 Authorize to enter into a contract with Kelmar Associates LLC, Wakefield, MA, for a contingent fee of 10.5% of the gross amount identified and remitted to the state from audits/examinations of the records of any holder or person to determine compliance with RSA Chapter 471-C, Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. 100% Agency Income (Abandoned Property).
#87 Authorize to enter into a contract with Audit Services US LLC, New York, NY, for a contingent fee of not more than 10.25% of the gross amount identified and remitted to the state from audits/examinations of the records of any holder or person to determine compliance with RSA Chapter 471-C, Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. 100% Agency Income (Abandoned Property).
NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
#87A Authorize to retroactively accept funds in the amount of $1,000 from the Department of Education, Concord, NH, for the sponsorship of One Revolution Documentary Film Screening. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Agency Income.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#88 Authorize to execute the second of two contract renewals with Securitas Security Services USA Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-4-14, item #5), for the purpose of providing security services at the State Military Reservation in Concord, NH, in the amount of $1,055,404. (2)Further authorize a general contingency in the amount of $2,500. (3)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,500 for the purpose of drill weekend coverage. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#89 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Gorman Actuarial Inc., Marlborough, MA (originally approved by G&C on 3-8-17, item #37), for the provision of consulting services to assist in the development of data collection and reporting process for health care provider complaints, by increasing the amount by $19,800 from $36,300 to $56,100, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2017 to September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#90 Authorize to transfer $513,000 among accounts to reallocate appropriations among various accounting units in personal services, overtime and benefits to cover shortfalls. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#91 Authorize to exercise a contract renewal option and amendment with Worldwide Travel Staffing Limited, Tonawanda, NY (originally approved by G&C on 5-6-15, item #41), for the provision of temporary nursing services, by increasing the amount by $86,396 from $284,396 to $370,792. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSION
#92 Authorize to enter into an interagency lease agreement with the NH Department of Transportation for space at the NHDOT 11 Stickney Ave Facility, to house the liquor commission maintenance section, in the amount of $25,160 annually. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Liquor Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#93 Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a sole source contract with the NH Health Care Association, Pembroke, NH, to provide services as Health Care Sector Intermediary, in the amount of $54,969.88. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Governor’s Discretionary Funds.
#94 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated May 26, 2017, in the total amount of $89,222 for their 2017 in-state and out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#94A Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development, Bureau of Visitor Services to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Stay, Work, Play New Hampshire (SWP). This MOU forms a partnership between DRED and SWP in which SWP will occupy space within the Southbound Hooksett Welcome and Information Center for promotional and advertising opportunities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#95 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH, for the purpose of assisting with implementation of the NH Wildlife Action Plan, for a total of $41,112. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#96 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Matson’s Laboratory LLC, Manhattan, MT, for the purpose of providing age data by performing laboratory analysis of teeth collected from captured and/or harvested NH white-tailed deer, moose, black bear and bobcats, in the amount of $17,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 75% Federal, 25% Other (Game Management) Funds.
#97 Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development for the purpose of maintaining and updating the NH Natural Heritage rare species and exemplary natural community database and to assist with implementation of the NH Wildlife Action Plan, for a total of $124,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#98 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Audubon Society of NH, Concord, NH, for implementing Wildlife Action Plan strategies, in the amount of $124,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#99 Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Resources and Economic Development for the continuation of the cooperative program of wildlife habitat improvement on state managed land, in the amount of $277,179. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#100 Authorize to enter into a contract with Barrie Miller’s Well & Pump Service Inc., Hillsborough, NH, for chemical treatment and redevelopment of Field Well #5 at the Milford State Fish Hatchery, in the amount of $14,550. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 75% Federal, 25% Fish and Game Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#101 Authorize to amend item #58, originally approved by G&C on December 16, 2015, MTBE Settlement, by reallocating $70,000 for better utilization of funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% MTBE Settlement Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#102 Authorize to amend item #60, originally approved by G&C on October 26, 2016, by reallocating $2,486 for better use of appropriated funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#103 Authorize to enter into a sole source cooperative project agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, in the amount of $20,000 for NH GRANIT to maintain the NH Coastal Viewer public data access tool. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#104 Authorize to enter into a sole source cooperative project agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, in the amount of $12,500 to provide technical planning assistance to coastal communities. Effective July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#105 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, in the amount of $49,363 to continue to develop a volunteer beach profile monitoring program for the NH’s ocean beaches. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#106 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, in the amount of $12,500 to provide planning technical assistance to member coastal communities. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#107 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Great Bay Stewards Inc., Greenland, NH, in the amount of $10,000 for the Improved Access to Historic and Real-Time Great Bay Estuarine Monitoring Data project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Capital (General) Funds.
#108 Authorize to enter into contracts in the amount of $3,390,000 with the four vendors as detailed in letter dated June 7, 2017, to perform environmental spill response and hazardous materials cleanup. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2021. 35% Oil Pollution Control, 59% MtBE Settlement, 6% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
#109 Authorize to enter into a contract with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, in order to conduct a statewide drinking water and sewer rate study and dashboard implementation project, in the amount of $43,928. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loam Management Funds.
#110 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Epping, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to finance the Wastewater Asset Management and Energy Audit Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#111 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 to finance the Wastewater Asset Management and GIS Mapping Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#112 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the City of Claremont in an amount not to exceed $882,320 to finance the Main Street Utility Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSFR Repayment Funds.
#113 Authorize to amend the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Milford (originally approved by G&C on 2-1-17, item #52), for the Stormwater Asset Management Program project, by increasing the loan by $73,200 from $142,800 to $216,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#114 Authorize to enter into a retroactive grant agreement with the City of Dover, totaling $7,025 to fund a Household Hazardous Waste collection project. Effective August 27, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.
#115 Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the Southeast Land Trust of NH, Exeter, NH, in the amount of $78,240, for the purpose of acquiring a conservation easement and a parcel of land in Candia and Nottingham. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
#116 Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Amherst, totaling $1,447 for the purposes of used oil collections. Effective upon G&C approval through June 21, 2018. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
#117 Authorize to award an Asset Management grant to the City of Berlin, NH, in the amount of $20,000 to improve public water system management. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#118 Authorize to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, in the amount of $18,722, to complete a project to protect public drinking water systems. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#119 Authorize to award an Asset Management grant to the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, in the amount of $20,000 to improve public water system management. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#120 Authorize to amend a loan agreement with Moongate Farm Condominium Association, Plaistow, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-26-16, item #71), to finance water system improvements, by increasing the loan amount by $116,200 from $95,800 to $212,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#121 Authorize The Steven K. Deutsch Trust et. al.’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
#122 Authorize John & Kathryn Kittredge’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith.
#123 Authorize Trevor A. Harris Revocable Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
#124 Authorize Pamela & William Guidoboni’s request to perform work on Winnisquam Lake in Tilton.
NEW HAMPSHIRE LOTTERY COMMISSION
#125 Authorize to transfer $2,645,000 from the Lottery Special Revenue Account for the purchase of instant tickets and related services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Lottery Special Revenue Account. (2)Further authorize to enter into a contract with vendors Scientific Games International Inc., Alpharetta, GA; and IGT Global Solutions Corporation, Providence, RI, for instant ticket printing and related services, in an amount not to exceed $10,580,000. Effective July 1, 2017d through June 30, 2021, with two one-year renewal options. 100% Lottery Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#126 Authorize to enter into a contract with Maureen K. Gross, Concord, NH, to conduct impartial special education complaint investigations, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#127 Authorize to enter into a contract with Allyson Vignola, Barnstead, NH, as a Regional Master Educational Surrogate Parent, who will be responsible for: (1) providing management and support for trained and certified volunteer educational surrogate parents and (2) accepting temporary educational surrogate parent appointments for students in specific situations that require her special education expertise or require immediate appointment, in an amount not to exceed $24,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#128 Authorize to amend a grant agreement, on a sole source basis, with Dover Housing Authority, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #202), to continue to offer extended day programming for youth and their families, by increasing the price by $94,737.50 from $191,792.65 to $286,710.15, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#129 Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to exercise a renewal option of a contract with The National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-29-16, item #108), to serve the department as a technical advisor for the Performance Assessment of Competency Educational program and the Every Student Succeeds Act school accountability model, by increasing the price in the amount of $305,460 from $278,380 to $583,840. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#130 Authorize to enter into a contract with Stephen L. Woodcock, Center Conway, NH, to conduct impartial special education complaint investigations, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#131 Authorize the Bureau of Integrated Programs to accept and expend additional grant funds from the US Department of Education in the amount of $2,093,372 for the continued support of the Title I Grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#132 Authorize to exercise a renewal option of a sole source contract with The Upper Room, A Family Resource center, Derry, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-15-17, item #48), to take the lead role in identifying teen father needs and the gaps in current resources, by increasing the price in the amount of $53,364 from $31,620.80 to $84,984.80. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#133 Authorize to amend a grant agreement on a sole source basis with Family Resource Center, Gorham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #150), to continue to offer extended day programming for youth and their families, by increasing the price by $187,000 from $487,500 to $674,500 and by extending the end date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#134 Authorize the Disability Determination Service Bureau to enter into contracts with Medical and psychological consultants as detailed in letter dated May 8, 2017, to conduct medical decisions, in an amount not to exceed $2,148,016. Effective July 1, 2017 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#135 Authorize to exercise a renewal option with Seacoast Youth Services, Seabrook, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-29-16, item #112), to continue to offer extended day programming for youth and their families, by increasing the price by $75,123.82 from $68,294.38 to $143,418.20. Effective June 30, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#136 Authorize to enter into a contract with Antioch University New England, Keene, NH, to provide the Bureau of Special Education with the services of an evaluator to complete Phase Three of a multi-year evaluation project, in an amount not to exceed $199,194. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, with the option to renew for an additional two year period. 100% Federal Funds.
#137 Authorize to amend a grant agreement on a sole source basis, with A.C.C.E.S.S., Inc., Winchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #157), to continue to offer extended day programming for youth and their families, by increasing the price by $84,408.50 from $171,317 to $255,725.50, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#137A Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to enter into a contract with NH Jobs for America’s Graduates, Manchester, NH, to provide youth services, employment, and training in four communities in the State of NH (Claremont, Concord, Manchester, Woodsville), in an amount not to exceed $1,951,452. (2)Further authorize to make advanced monthly payments for services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% Other (DRED MOU) Funds.
#137B Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to enter into a contract with America’s Youth Teenage Unemployment Reduction Network Inc., Brockton, MA, to provide youth services , employment, and training in four communities in the State of NH (Lakes Region/Franklin, Nashua, Milford and Rochester)), in an amount not to exceed $4,865,017.96. (2)Further authorize to make advanced monthly payments for services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% Other (DRED MOU) Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#138 Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to transfer among Driver Licensing and Credit Card Fees, in the amount of $35,400 for anticipated shortages in current expense and rents/leases other than state for the Fiscal Year 2017. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Agency Income (Cost of Collections). Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 16, 2017.
#139 Authorize the Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to hold a one-day conference on November 3, 2017 at the North Conway Grant Hotel in North Conway, NH, for trauma training to healthcare providers for a total cost not to exceed $8,599.48. (2)Further authorize an advance payment of $1,000 to the North Conway Grant Hotel, for deposit to secure the date and facility. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Agency Income (Registration Fees).
#140 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Dover, to purchase and install a generator for the emergency shelter for a total amount of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#141 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Gilmanton to purchase an emergency management trailer and equipment to include barricades, cones, canopies, and fold out chairs, for a total amount of $25,626. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#142 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Kensington to purchase and install equipment in the community’s Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $21,319. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#143 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with 2-Way Communications Service Inc., Newington, NH, for the provision of repair and certification of Kustom radar and Light Detector and Ranging units, in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020. 48.75% General, 23.92% Highway Funds.
#144 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Hooksett to purchase and install equipment at the Hooksett Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $67,389. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#145 Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with Graf Brothers Leasing Inc., Salisbury, MA, to provide storage containers for the Motorcycle Rider Education Program, in an amount not to exceed $72,340. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022. 100% Agency Income.
#146 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with National Medical Services Inc., d/b/a NMS Laboratories – New England Toxicology Services, Willow Grove, PA, for the provision of DNA identification services for the State Police Cold Case Unit and DWI investigation services for the State Police Forensic Laboratory, in an amount not to exceed $45,000. 82.92% General, 9.11% Turnpike, 7.97% Highway Funds.
#147 Authorize the Division of Fire Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the NH Association of Fire Chiefs for activities that increase State and local effectiveness in handling hazardous materials incidents, enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency training and planning, in the amount of $34,660. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#148 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with R&R Communities Inc., Swanzey, NH, for the repair of various Motorola non-field serviceable subassembly and modules, in an amount not to exceed $37,500. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, with the option to renew for one additional two year period. 48.75% General, 23.92% Highway, 27.33% Turnpike Funds.
#149 Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to exercise the renewal option of the contract with Conduent State & Local Solutions Inc., formerly Xerox State & Local Solutions Inc., Phoenix, AZ (originally approved by G&C on 4-23-14, item #86), to provide International Registration Plan VISTA/RS and Performance and Registration Systems Management VISTA/SE systems maintenance and intellectual property licensing, by increasing the contract in an amount not to exceed $72,916 from $600,006 to $672,922. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2017. 100% Agency Income (Cost of Collections).
#149A Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Plaistow to purchase and install equipment at the community’s Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $42,427. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#149B Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Plaistow to purchase and install a generator at the Community’s Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $106,252. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#149C Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with TMDE Calibration Labs Inc., Richmond, ME, for the provision of repair and certification of Stalker and Decatur radar units, in an amount not to exceed $66,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, with an option to renew for one two-year period. 48.75% General, 27.33% Turnpike, 23.92% Highway Funds.
#149D Authorize the Division of State Police to exercise the renewal option of a contract with NHMTA Services Inc., Concord, NH, for the provision of pre-employment physical exams and drug screens of law enforcement personnel, in an amount not to exceed $14,980, increasing the total from $14,980 to $29,960. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 35.72% Revolving (Watercraft Safety), 28.29% General, 15.61% Turnpike, 13.67% Highway, 6.71% Agency Income Funds.
#149E Authorize the Division of State Police to exercise the renewal option of a contract with MHQ Inc., Marlborough, MA, for the provision of preparing State Police vehicles for deployment (paint, decals, and equipment), in an amount not to exceed $878,000, increasing the total from $3,064,124.50 to $3,942,124.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 40.37% General, 31.15% Highway, 13.35% Turnpike, 7.81% Revolving (Watercraft Safety), 4.58% Agency Income, 2.74% Federal Funds.
#149F Authorize the Division of State Police to exercise the renewal option of a contract with Joe Brigham Inc., d/b/a JBI Helicopter Services, Pembroke, NH, for the purpose of providing scheduled maintenance and inspections of the State Police Bell 407 helicopter as well as the Bell Helicopter Annual Re-Currency Pilot Training, in amount not to exceed $250,573.69, increasing the amount from $225,000 to $475,573.69. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 69.78% General, 27.15% Turnpike, 3.07% Highway Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#150 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with National Medical Services Inc., Willow Grove, PA, to provide toxicology testing services for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, in the amount of $400,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
#151 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Capital Regional Health Care Development Corporation, Concord, NH, to provide laboratory testing services to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
#152 Authorize to enter into a subgrant with Catholic Charities of NH, in the amount of $120,000 from the Federal Victim of Crime Act Grant for the purpose of providing legal services for victims of crime in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#153 Authorize to enter into subgrants with the programs as detailed in letter dated June 6, 2017, in the amount of $300,000 from the Federal Victim of Crime Act Grant to support the enhancement of Child Advocacy Center, services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
#154 Authorize to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 6, 2017, in the amount of $444,000 from the Federal Victim of Crime Act Grant for the purpose of supporting programs providing direct services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#155 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Attorney David F. Conley, Concord, NH, for the purpose of serving as a Hearing Officer on an as-needed basis for appeals before any of the environmental councils of the Department of Environmental Services, in the amount of $50,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019. 100% Agency Income.
#156 Authorize to reappoint of John R. Cantin to serve on the NH Victims’ Assistance Commission, for a term which expires March 16, 2020.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#157 Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property, Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend additional The Emergency Feeding Assistance Program funds available from the US Department of Agriculture in the amount of $67,394 for funding of the warehousing and distribution of USDA commodity foods. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#158 Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
#159 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract amendment with D. L. King & Associates Inc., Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-3-17, item #108), for the Dolloff Building – ADA Restrooms and Entryway, by increasing the price by $59,501.43 from $329,980 to $389,481.43. (2)Further authorize the amount of $5,495 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $394,976.43. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2017. 100% Capital – General Funds.
#160 Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the US Postal Service, Washington, DC, for courtroom and office space for the 2nd Circuit – District Division – Littleton comprised of approximately 5,440 square feet located on the 2nd floor of the US Postal Service, Littleton, NH, for an amount not to exceed $353,580. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022. 100% Transfer Funds (transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies).
#161 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with R&H Roofing LLP, East Hampton, MA, for the NH Liquor Commission Warehouse Roof Replacement, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $341,477. (2)Further authorize the amount of $15,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $356,477. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2017. 100% Capital – Other Funds.
#162 Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Institute for Health Policy and Practice, Durham, NH, to provide semi-annual updates to the NH Hospital Scorecard, a data analytics tool, and facilitation services to the members of the NH Purchasers Group on Health, in the amount not to exceed $33,000. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 36% General, 15% Federal, 4% Enterprise, 11% Highway, 2% Turnpike, 32% Other Funds.
#163 Authorize to amend a current contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-1-14, item #60), to provide statewide Surplus Food Distribution for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, by increasing the price by $67,394 from $600,717 to $668,043. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
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TABLED ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Tabled at G&C Meeting 6/7/17)
Office of Medicaid Services
#18 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pappas, seconded by Councilor Volinsky voted to table the request to amend the existing individual agreements with the state’s two managed care health plans, Granite State Health Plan, d/b/a NH Healthy Families, Bedford, NH, and Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, d/b/a Well Sense Health Plan, Charlestown, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-9-12, item #54A), in order to reflect SFY 2018 rates prior to the beginning of SFY 2018. This amendment effects a SFY 2018 price limitation of $619,281,945 to the contracts for a cumulative contract value of $2,904,421,069.01 for all Medicaid Care Management contracts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 50% Federal, 50% General for the currently eligible Medicaid population, and NH Health Protection Program services are 95% Federal, 5% Other Funds in Calendar Year 2017, and 94% Federal and 6% Other Funds for Calendar Year 2018.
BANKING DEPARTMENT (Tabled at G&C Meeting 6/7/17)
#79 TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Prescott, and with Councilors Volinsky and Pappas voting no, voted to table the request to establish a Petty Cash Fund of $12,000 for travel-related cash advances.
CONFIRMATION TABLED
(G&C Meeting 5/3/17) - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney seconded by Councilor Wheeler, and with Councilor Volinsky voting no, voted to table the following confirmation:
(G&C Meeting 6/7/17) – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Volinsky, seconded by Councilor Pappas voted to remove the confirmation from the table. Councilors Kenney, Prescott, and Wheeler voted no, therefore, the confirmation remains on the table.
Fish and Game Commission – RSA 206:2
(Carroll County)
David L. Patch, Glen Effective: Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term: June 29, 2021