GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
June 29, 2016, 10:00 a.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
#1 MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals
STATE TREASURY
#A. Authorize the Comptroller to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $62,101 and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $62,100.94 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
#B. Authorize 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, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#C. Authorize to pay the National Association of State United for Aging and Disabilities, Washington, DC, $6,897 for annual membership dues. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 75% Federal, 25% 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, $18,800 for the annual membership dues. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#E. Authorize to pay the 2016-2017 membership dues to EBSCO Information Services, Dallas, TX, in an amount not to exceed $16,380. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 50% Federal, 50% Agency Income Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#F. Authorize the Division of Program Support to pay the 2016-2017 membership dues to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification, Washington, DC, in the amount of $4,000. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#G. Authorize the Bureau of Special Education to pay the FY 2017 membership renewal fee to the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Alexandria, VA, in the amount of $10,386. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#H. Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend item #75, originally approved by G&C on August 26, 2015, to pay an additional $1,000 in SFY 2017, increasing the total amount from $7,000 to $8,000 for annual membership dues to the National Emergency Management Association, Lexington, KY. Effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 100% Agency Income.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#I. Authorize to pay Fiscal Year 2017 organizational dues to the National Association of Attorneys General in the amount of $30,350. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
#2 MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#A. Authorize to accept a nonmonetary donation from Children’s Literacy Foundation, Duncan McDougall, Executive Director, Waterbury Center, VT, of two literacy seminars for inmates, two family storytelling events for parents and children, postage and envelopes for mailing books to children, 200 books for visiting rooms, and 750 books for inmates to give to their children, with a value of $12,900, for use by the inmates at the Northern Correctional Facility, Berlin, NH.
#3 MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#A. Authorize to accept and place on file the 2015 Annual Report.
#4 MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#A. Authorize the nomination of Dr. Heidi E. MacVittie, Dover, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#B. Authorize to appoint Jennifer L. Foley as an Attorney at a salary level of $78,000. Effective upon G&C approval or July 11, 2016, whichever is the latter.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#C. Authorize to appoint Elizabeth E.D. McCormack as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $68,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 29, 2021.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#D. Authorize to appoint Brandon H. Garod as an Attorney at a salary level of $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval or July 11, 2016, 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 28 Bypass in the Town of Derry, with a suggested commission to hold a hearing, and, if the necessity is found, to lay out the new highway at this location, with a suggested budget of $2,110.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#F. Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way’s petition for a hearing on the proposed improvements to NH 28 in the Town of Barnstead, with a suggested commission to hold a hearing, and, if the necessity is found, to lay out the new highway at this location, with a suggested budget of $2,194.
#5 MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Items
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#A. Authorize to amend an award of grant funds to Milton Town Solar LLC (originally approved by G&C on 7-22-15, item #65, in the amount of $580,757), to install a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic electric generation system at the closed Milton Town Landfill site, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to September 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. 100% Renewable Energy Fund.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#B. Authorize to amend a contract with Southeastern Regional Education Center Inc., (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-14, item #78), to continue to develop and implement a statewide preschool special education technical assistance and professional development system, by extending the end date from June 30, 2016 to August 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#C. Authorize to amend an agreement with Citizens Bank, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-10-11, item #31), for unemployment compensation trust fund banking services commencing on July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. No Additional Funding.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#D. Authorize to amend existing agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 14, 2016 (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #68, in the amount of $15,673,227.75), for rate increases for In Home Care Services. Effective July 1, 2016 through the original end date of September 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. 45% Federal, 55% General Funds.
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#6 Authorize to accept and expend additional Drug Rebate revenue in the amount of $15,899,592. (2)Further authorize to transfer the Medicaid Enhancement – Private Local Funds in the amount of $7,904,402, and to accept and expend the additional matching federal funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the amount of $7,912,306. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#7 NOT USED
Bureau of Human Resource Management
#7A Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2017 funds to Carolyn Christilles, Secretary II, Division of Children, Youth and Families, in the amount of $2,127.27 to compensate for wages that were not paid for State Fiscal Year 2014/2015. 100% General Funds.
Office of Information Services
#8 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Xerox State Healthcare LLC, Atlanta, GA (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 $1,464,250 from $146,203,083 to a new amount not to exceed $147,667,333. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2018. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#9 Authorize to enter into amendments to existing agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 6, 2016 (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, items #127-131), to provide family support services for children and adolescents, with chronic health conditions, and their families, by increasing the price by $355,504.91 from $928,085.91 to $1,283,590.82, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#10 Authorize the Bureau of Developmental Services to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated May 31, 2016, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services, for a total price of $8,811,966. (2)Further authorize to make an advance payment to each vendor, up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the SFY 2017 funding available for the respective vendor agreement. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2017. 18% Federal, 82% General Funds.
#11 Authorize the Bureau of Developmental Services to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 8, 2016, to provide complaint investigation services by conducting investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation, and rights violations, of persons applying for, eligible for, or receiving services from area agencies, developmental services or acquired brain disorder programs, in an amount not to exceed $227,500. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds.
Office of Human Services
#12 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, for the provision of technical assistance and coordination of services necessary to advance the No Wrong Door infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $378,313. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#12A Authorize the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with Granite United Way, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-17-14, item #11), for the continuation of system support Administration for the Refer 7 database that is used by the Department and its contractors to provide information and referral services to citizens in NH, by increasing the price by $69,609 from $158,831 to an amount not to exceed $228,440, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 48% Federal, 52% General Funds.
Division of Client Services
#13 Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Shrewsbury, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-12-14, Late Item A), for the provision of pre-admission screening and resident review, nursing facility level of care and disability determination services, by increasing the price by $242,000 from $2,299,265 to $2,541,265 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to September 30, 2016. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#14 Authorize to amend an agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #77), for an educational tuition partnership that will continue to provide educational opportunities in the field of social work to qualified current and future employees of the Division, by increasing the price by $295,497 from $318,885 to $614,382, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#15 Authorize to amend an existing agreement with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-25-11, item #72), for the provision of a statewide domestic violence prevention program, by increasing the price by $100,000 from $3,069,092 to $3,169,092. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services |
#16 Authorize to enter into agreement with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 9, 2016, for the provision of Emergency Solutions Grant services, in an amount not to exceed $1,495,592. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#17 Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 3, 2016, to provide permanent and coordinated entry housing programs to homeless individuals with disabilities and their families through the Federal Continuum of Care Program in an amount not to exceed $1,743,756. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Behavioral Health
#18 Authorize the Bureau of Mental Health Services to amend an existing sole source agreement with Amy Davidson, Contoocook, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-22-15, item #11), to provide legal services, by increasing the price by $17,360 from $17,360 to an amount not to exceed $34,720, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
#19 Authorize the New Hampshire Hospital to enter into a retroactive sole source agreement with Concord Hospital Inc., Concord, NH, for radiology services, in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 33% Federal, 25% General, 42% Other Funds.
#20 Authorize the New Hampshire Hospital to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 16, 2016, to participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assess and evaluate whether or not a person convicted of a sexually violent offense, who is eligible for release from total confinement, meets the definition of sexual violent predator, in an amount not to exceed $39,600. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#21 Authorize the Bureau of Mental Health Services to enter into sole source agreements with two vendors as detailed in letter dated June 3, 2016, to provide public guardianship services, in an amount not to exceed $3,145,045. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. 6.4% Federal 93.6% General Funds.
#22 Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 6, 2016, to expand the substance use disorder treatment service infrastructure, statewide, in an amount not to exceed $4,180,800. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2017. 25% General, 75% Federal Funds.
#23 Authorize the Bureau of Mental Health Services to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 6, 2016, to provide peer support services in an amount not to exceed $5,518,958. (2)Further authorize an advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation per each vendor for each state Fiscal Year; if exercised, this amount would be $459,913.17. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. 55.45% Federal, 44.55% General Funds.
#24 Authorize the Bureau of Mental Health Services, to enter into sole source contracts with 10 vendors as detailed in letter dated May 31, 2016, to provide non-Medicaid community mental health services, in an amount not to exceed $6,521,006 in the aggregate. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 7.31% Federal, .77% Other, 91.92% General Funds.
#25 Authorize the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, to enter into amendments to existing agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 16, 2016 (originally approved by G&C on 3-23-16, item #6 & Goodwin on 6-1-16, item #12), except for Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., to increase the service rates. The service rates’ increase will raise compensation for direct services staff and modify supervision requirements. (2)Further authorize to enter into an amendment with Southeastern NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Dover, NH, to expand the types of substance use disorder treatment services being offered to clients by adding partial hospitalization services, transitional living services, and withdrawal management services. There are no changes to the combined price limitation of $12,032,600 and no changes to the completion dates of June 30, 2017. Effective upon G&C approval. 64.5% Federal, 21.5% General, 14% Other Funds.
#25A Authorize the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services to amend an existing sole source agreement with JSI Research & Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-16-15, item #28), to include provisions for media messaging campaign related to the opioid crisis, by increasing the price by $450,000 from $1,254,747 to $1,704,747. Effective upon G&C approval through the original end date of June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#25B Authorize to enter into sole source amendments to existing agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 10, 2016, for Wraparound Care Coordination services that will provide family centered planning and facilitation for children, youth and families experiencing difficulties due to the child or youth’s severe emotional disturbance, by increasing the price by $51,750 from $414,000 to an amount not to exceed $465,750, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#25C Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with The Holiday Center, Berlin, NH, for the provision of Adult Non-Medical Day Services, in the amount not to exceed $139,869.28. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2017. 47% Federal, 53% General Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#26 Authorize to retroactively amend item #2, originally approved by G&C on September 8, 2015, to continue three full-time temporary positions, utilizing funds from the US Centers for Disease Control/maintenance and enhancement of the environment public health tracking network, by extending the end date from December 31, 2015 through June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize the Bureau of Health Statistics and Informatics to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $294,310 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to further fund the Environmental Health Tracking Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#27 Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $941,245 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#28 Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance, to enter into agreements with 15 vendors as detailed in letter dated May 25, 2016, to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, in an amount not to exceed $599,512. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 26% General, 74% Other – from the NH Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriters Association, Funds.
#29 Authorize the Bureau of Population Health & Community Services, Maternal & Child Health Section, Injury Prevention Program to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Safety, Concord, NH, for the purpose of supporting statewide poison control services, in an amount not to exceed $175,000. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend Other Funds in the amount of $50,000 from the Department of Safety. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017.
#30 Authorize the Maternal & Child Health Section, Family Planning Program to enter into retroactive agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 15, 2016, to provide family planning services, in an amount not to exceed $638,000. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
#31 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Louis Karno & Company LLC, Concord, NH, to broadcast Public Service Announcements throughout the state to publicize Tickborne Disease Prevention messaging and to promote Lyme Disease Awareness, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#32 Authorize to amend a contract with University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-1-14, item #9), the project to adopt tobacco free policies on the 23 campuses of the University System of NH and Community College System of NH will be implemented and complete earlier than anticipated, therefore decreasing the price by $37,705.20 from $180,000 to an amount not to exceed $142,294.80, and by decreasing the completion date from August 31, 2016 to June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#33 Authorize to enter into agreements with the two vendors as detailed in letter dated June 9, 2016, to provide Personal Responsibility Education Programs to teens and young adults that teach about abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, in an amount not to exceed $624,000. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#34 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the vendors as detailed on letter dated June 13, 2016, for the provision of home visiting services to expectant women and newly parenting individuals, in an amount not to exceed $2,102,199. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#35 Authorize to add Concord Hospital Inc., Concord, NH, to the list of licensed medical providers that was established and originally approved by G&C on 5-6-15, to provide necessary outpatient visits, labs, diagnostic tests and outpatient procedures for clients enrolled in the NH Ryan White CARE Program. No Maximum client or service volume is guaranteed. Accordingly, the, price limitation among all agreements is $100,000 each State Fiscal Year for a total of $200,000. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 100% Other Funds from the Pharmaceutical Rebates.
#36 Authorize to amend an existing sole source contract with the US Geological Survey, Augusta, ME (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #52), to provide hydrologic and meteorological data and analyze those data to predict bacterial levels at NH’s freshwater beaches, by increasing the price by $45,000 from $50,000 to an amount not to exceed $95,000, and by extending the completion date from September 30, 2016 to September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#37 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Social Solutions Global Inc., to provide service and maintenance to the Home Visiting Data System, in an amount not to exceed $432,550.60. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
#37A Authorize to amend an existing sole source agreement with Jeff Murray’s Programming Shop Inc., New Orleans, LA (originally approved by G&C on 4-9-14, item #45), to provide annual support and maintenance services to the extract utility that enables data to be exported and imported between the CAREWare and the Pharmacy Benefit Management Systems used to manage the NH Ryan White Care Program, by increasing the price by $6,000 from $35,280 to a price not to exceed $41,280, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2018. 100% Other Funds.
#37B Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Manchester Community Health Center, Manchester, NH, for the provision of services to complete the pilot program of Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health in the City of Manchester, in an amount not to exceed $1,345,559. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
Glencliff Home
#38 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Blake Group Holdings Inc., Concord, NH, to provide maintenance and repair services at the Glencliff Home, in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Effective June 30, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#39 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $262,763 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from May 13, 2016 through May 25, 2016. Effective upon G&C approval.
#40 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $42,200.57 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from May 26, 2016 through June 6, 2016. Effective upon G&C approval.
#41 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to pay the City of Nashua, NH, an amount not to exceed $300,000 to provide a portion of the funds required to match Federal Transit Administration grant funds for the acquisition of eight replacement busses for the City of Nashua. Effective upon G&C approval and available until expended. 100% Capital General Funds.
#42 Authorize the Bureau of Environment to pay the Department of Environmental Services Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund $116,545.07 as documented in E-Mail correspondence/ARM fund calculators. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#43 Authorize the Bureau of Materials and Research to enter into an agreement with CTC & Associates LLC, Madison, WI, for an amount not to exceed $24,924.21, for the planning and completion of a Peer Exchange event for the State Planning and Research Part 2 Program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#44 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a contract with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Rochester, NH, in the amount of $300,000, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#45 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with RLS & Associates Inc., Dayton, OH, for the revision and rewrite of the Statewide Coordination of Community Transportation Services Plan for NH, in an amount not to exceed $57,818. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2017 or six months from the notice to proceed date, whichever comes first. 100% Federal Funds.
#46 Authorize the Bureau of Fuel Distribution to amend a sole source agreement with Orpak USA Inc., Hackensack, NJ (originally approved by G&C on 8-13-08, item #177), for the continued operation of the State of NH Statewide Fuel Distribution System software, hardware, maintenance and development, by increasing the amount by $254,065 from $1,810,431 to $2,064,496, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2022. 100% Agency Income.
#47 Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to amend the contract with Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS Inc., with principal offices in McLean, VA (originally approved by G&C on 5-9-12, item #147), to provide E-ZPass Group (InterAgency Group, IAG) a reduction in pricing of E-ZPass related equipment; the addition of ISO 18000-6 Type C sticker windshield tags; and the extension of the exclusivity period from July 16, 2016 to July 16, 2018. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#48 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Lebanon, AIP-52, to remove obstructions (trees) from wetlands (approximately 2 acres), grind tree stumps and seed approximately 18 acres (uplands) at the Lebanon Municipal Airport, in the amount of $418,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 90% Federal, 5% General, 5% Other Funds.
#49 Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Manchester, AIP-105, to replace the airline terminal roof top air handling unit (Phase 2) at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, in the amount of $1,655,889. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 90% Federal, 5% General, 5% Local Funds.
#50 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Cold River Bridges LLC, Walpole, NH, for bridge rehabilitation work on the bridge carrying NH 123 over the Connecticut River, on the basis of a low bid of $811,756.50. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $81,175.65 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through August 11, 2017. 100% Betterment Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#51 Authorize, for the benefit of the Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, to enter into a contract with NIIT Technology, Atlanta, GA, for technical support services for the Municipal Agent Automation Program, in the amount of $1,185,000. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019, with the option to extend up to two additional years, but not beyond June 30, 2021. 100% Other (Agency Class 27) Funds: the agency Class 27 used by DOS to reimburse DoIT for this contract is 100% Cost of Collections.
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#52 Authorize the NH Board of Pharmacy to amend a sole source contract with Health Information Designs LLC, Auburn, AL (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #110-A), to purchase additional functionality to the prescription drug monitoring system, by increasing the price by $234,999 from $333,569 to $568,568. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2019. 61% Federal, 39% General Funds.
STATE TREASURY
#53 Authorize to accept and expend up to $500,000 of Land and Community Heritage Investment Program funds for the purpose of providing grants for projects to preserve state natural and historic resources. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. This transaction represents 100% Other Funds received from the real estate transfer tax surcharge. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
#54 Authorize to enter into a contract with The Dirt Doctors LLC, Pembroke, NH, for the purpose of removing an underground storage tank and installing a new 1000 gallon LP gas tank at the Hillsborough Armory located in Hillsborough, NH, in the amount of $33,650. (2)Further authorize a $3,000 contingency for the purpose of the potential for hazardous waste disposal according to state, federal and local codes. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#54A Authorize to enter into a contract with CCB Inc., Westbrook, ME, for the purpose of repairing the overhead canopy at the Manchester Readiness Center in Manchester, NH, in the amount of $46,350. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 44% Capital (Federal), 55.6% Capital (General) Funds. (2)Further authorize to establish a contingency line in the amount of $5,000 as part of the contract total, bringing the total to $51,350. 50% Federal, 50% General (Operating) Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
#55 Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with Merrimack County Conservation District, Concord, NH, in the amount of $24,000 for the Supporting soils for Small Agricultural Procedures through Soil Amendment, in Merrimack County. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2018. 100% Other Funds – State Conservation Committee.
#56 Authorize to enter into a grant with Monadnock Conservancy, Keene, NH, in the amount of $20,000 for the Conserving Platt Farm, in the town of Antrim, Hillsborough County. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2018. 100% Other Funds – State Conservation Committee.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#57 Authorize to enter into an inter-agency agreement with the NH Department of Transportation, for use of premises located at 11 Stickney Ave, Concord, NH, in the amount of $48,118.50. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#58 Authorize to extend the positions as detailed in letter dated June 7, 2016, in a temporary status for one year. The estimated fiscal impact to SFY 2017-2018 to extend these positions is $218,569.20.
#58A Authorize to enter into an agreement with Integrated Office Solutions, Concord, NH, for full service maintenance coverage of 35 multi-function devices (printer/copier/fax), in the amount not to exceed $27,000. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#59 NOT USED
#60 Authorize to enter into a contract with Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping Inc., Berwick, ME, for lawn care and landscape services at NHES Local Offices, Portsmouth and Somersworth, NH, in the amount not to exceed $21,939. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#61 Authorize to enter into a contract with Compass Health Analytics Inc., Portland, ME, for consulting services, in the amount of $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#62 Authorize to exercise a retroactive inter-agency memorandum of understanding with the NH Department of Safety which will establish reimbursement cost rates for the NH Department of Corrections, Correctional Industries Plate Shop’s manufacture of motor vehicle number plates. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% Agency Income.
#63 Authorize to transfer $335,250 among accounts to cover estimated shortfalls in Class 018 Overtime, Class 048 Contract Maintenance Buildings and Grounds and Class 010 Personal Services-Permanent. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% General Funds. Contingent up Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#64 Authorize to enter into a contract with Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH, for the provision of Inpatient & Outpatient Hospital/Medical Services for the Concord and Southern, NH areas for the NH Department of Corrections, in the amount of $1,900,000. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018, with the option to renew for one additional period of two years. 100% General Funds.
#65 Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with Bio-Medical Applications of NH Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-23-14, item #26), for the provision of Outpatient Renal Hemodialysis Services for the NH Department of Corrections, by increasing the amount by $320,736 from $320,736 to $641,472. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#66 Authorize to enter into a contract with Diplomatic Security LLC, Pembroke, NH, for the provision of Courier Services for the NH Department of Corrections, in the amount of $127,400. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018, with an option to renewal for one additional period of two years. 100% General Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSION
#67 NOT USED
#68 Authorize an exemption to NH Procurement and Property Rules, ADM 611.08(g), to enable the NHLC to increase its fleet by one vehicle which will be assigned to the new Liquor Examiner II position within the Division of Enforcement and Licensing’s Auditing and Direct Shipping unit.
#69 Authorize to enter into a contract with AlfaPeople Incorporated, New York, NY, to provide a front office point-of-sale solution for Commission retail outlets and back office supporting services that will replace the current system, and by providing technical support for the software and hardware for the duration of the contract, in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Liquor Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#70 Authorize the State Treasurer, acting on behalf of the Department of Resources and Economic Development, to enter into a Master Lease/Purchase agreement with Pinnacle Public Finance, in an amount not to exceed total construction costs financed of $4,986,637 plus interest of $920,875 for a total of $5,907,512 and to enter into an Escrow agreement dated as of June 30, 2016 by and among the State, Pinnacle Public Finance, and Bank of New York Mellon, as escrow agent, with such authorization effective upon G&C approval. (2)Further authorize to encumber funds for repayment to Pinnacle Public Finance for the payment of construction financing of a contract with Ameresco Inc., to install energy and fossil fuel energy conservation measures at Cannon Mountain Ski Area.
#71 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area to enter into a contract with Ameresco Inc., Framingham, MA, to install an enact energy efficiency and conservation measures which include snowmaking efficiency equipment, new efficiency power usage infrastructure measures at Cannon Mountain and an energy savings guarantee agreement, in an amount not to exceed $5,101,477. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2017. An energy savings guarantee agreement is included and shall commence on the first day of the calendar month following the project acceptance date. The agreement will be put in place to ensure that the estimated savings are met in order to offset the annual bonding costs (allowing for a net zero project cost). The initial agreement period will be 5 years with the option to extend for 3 more 5-year period up to 20 years. 100% Agency Income.
#72 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to enter into a sole source contract with CaLLogix Inc., Bedford, NH, for call center, database management, and mail fulfillment services, in the amount of $250,000. Effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
#73 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to amend a sole source contract with the New England State Travel Directors Council Inc., d/b/a Discover New England, Portsmouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #67), for collaborative international marketing, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, increasing the total from $500,000 to $650,000. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
#74 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to enter into a contract with Lou Hammond and Associates Inc., New York, NY, for domestic public relations, in the amount of $400,000. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018, with the option to renew for one two-year period. 100% General Funds.
#75 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to enter into a contract with Connect Worldwide Canada, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for Canadian advertising, marketing and public relations, in the amount of $600,000. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 with the option to renew for one two-year period. 100% General Funds.
#76 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into Grant-in-Aid Trail agreements with the snowmobile clubs as detailed in letter dated June 13, 2016, in the total amount of $66,250.64. Effective July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. 100% Snowmobile Fund.
#77 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into Grant-in-Aid Trail Maintenance and Equipment agreements with the OHRV clubs as detailed in letter dated June 13, 2016, in the total amount of $330,693.40. Effective July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. 100% OHRV Fund.
#78 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to exercise a contract renewal option with SilverTech Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-14-11, item #61), for DRED web site hosting, maintenance, support and enhancements, in an amount not to exceed $420,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 84% General, 14% Federal, 2% Other Funds.
#78A Authorize a retroactive salary increase for Carmen Lorentz, Director of the Division of Economic Development, in the amount of $4,844.32 from Group GG, Step 4 $88,385.44 to Group GG, Step 5 $93,229.76. Effective January 27, 2016. (2)Further authorize to make a one-time retroactive payment to Carmen Lorentz in the amount of $1,993.40 plus associated benefits costs for the salary increase difference from January 27, 2016 through approval by G&C. 100% General Funds.
#78B Authorize to accept and place on file the financial report for Fiscal Year 2015.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#79 Authorize to enter into a contract with Whispure Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for packing and mailing course materials for Hunter Education traditional courses, Trapper Education courses and online course Field Days, in the amount of $14,380. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#80 Authorize to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $50,000,000 for the issuance of low interest loans. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Clean Water Revolving Loan Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#81 Authorize to accept and expend $5,198,361 in MtBE settlement funds from the Department of Justice to implement an MtBE corrective action plan. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% MTBE Settlement Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#82 Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to The University of NH Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, in the amount of $134,736 to replace the upper portion of an armored shoreline in Portsmouth with saltmarsh habitat and provide improvements to the tidal buffer zone. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2017. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
#83 Authorize to award a Tank Maintenance and Inspection Grant to Bela Brook Corporation, Bow, NH, in the amount of $3,500 for the purpose of conducting tank(s) maintenance and inspections. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2016. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Management Funds.
#84 Authorize to award an Asset Management grant to the Town of Wolfeboro, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to improve public water system management. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#85 Authorize to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Town of Merrimack, NH, in the amount of $19,800 to complete a project to protect public drinking water systems. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
#86 Authorize to amend an existing Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant with the Cheshire County Conservation District, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-22-15, item #60), by extending the completion date to December 31, 2021 from December 31, 2017 and increasing the ARM Fund grant amount by $50,000 to $165,000 from $115,000. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
#87 Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated June 10, 2016, totaling $87,911 to fund a Household Hazardous Waste collection project. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.
#88 Authorize to enter into a sole source Joint Funding Agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, in the amount of $185,175 for streamflow gaging. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 67% General, 33% Interagency Funds.
#89 Authorize to amend an agreement with the Department of Transportation (originally approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #86) relative to The Development and Implementation of Total Maximum Daily Loads for Chloride and Other Activities for Water Quality Protection on Waterbodies in the Vicinity of the I-93 Corridor from Massachusetts to Manchester project by changing the completion date to June 30, 2018 from June 30, 2016. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Highway Funds.
#90 Authorize to award a sole source agreement to 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, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#91 Authorize to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with the Environmental Council of States, Washington, DC, to perform a nationwide inventory of state environmental agency efforts to modernize the business of environmental protection, in the amount of $350,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#92 Authorize a loan agreement with the Town of Hinsdale, NH, in the amount not to exceed $80,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
#93 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Pembroke, in an amount not to exceed $800,000 to finance the Bow Lane Pump Station Upgrade and Asset Management Plan Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#94 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Rollinsford Water and Sewer District, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 to finance the Asset Management Plan for the Wastewater Collection and Treatment System project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#95 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Conway Village Fire District, in an amount not to exceed $39,200 to finance the Wastewater Asset Management Plan project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#96 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Enfield, in an amount not to exceed $2,440,778 to finance the Lakeview Condominium and Shaker Landing Sewer Connection project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
#97 Authorize to enter into a contract with Advanced Radon Mitigation Inc., Hooksett, NH, to provide treated water for residences and communities served by contaminated drinking water wells, in the amount of $1,210,000. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020, with the option to renew for one additional year. 7% Oil Pollution Control, 43% Hazardous Waste Cleanup, 30% Ethers, 20% MtBE Settlement Funds.
#98 Authorize Lake Houses at Christmas Island LLC’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia.
#99 Authorize Michawanic Village Condominium Association’s request to perform work on Pine River Pond in Wakefield.
#99A Authorize Pike Brook Road Revocable Trust of 2014’s request to perform work on Sunapee Lake in New London (file #2016-00643).
#99B Authorize Harbor View Condominium’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
#99C Authorize Pike Brook Road Revocable Trust of 2014’s request to perform work on Sunapee Lake in New London (file #2016-00642).
#99D Authorize to enter into a contract with Kittery Point Yacht Yard Corp., Eliot, ME, to inspect, maintain, clean/paint, tow and repair DES fleet units in the Little and Great Bay areas and Piscataqua River, in the amount of $97,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 92% Oil Pollution Control, 8% Clean Vessel Act Funds.
#99E Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Goffstown, totaling $2,500 for the purposes of used oil collections. Effective upon G&C approval through June 29, 2017. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#100 Authorize to retroactively exercise a contract renewal and amend a previously authorized contract with Technical Gas Products Inc., Wallingford, CT (originally approved by G&C on 5-15-13, item #79), for the sole purpose of providing Oxygen and Respiratory services to the Home’s residents, by increasing the amount by $152,760 from $181,008 to $333,768, and by extending the end date from February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2018. 33% Federal, 33% General, 34% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#101 NOT USED
#102 Authorize the Division of Program Support to amend an existing contract with the American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences, Washington, DC (originally approved by G&C on 1-28-15, item #56), to administer the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments in grades 3 through 8, by increasing the price, in the amount of $1,718,945 from $3,928,749 to $5,647,694. 51% State, 49% Federal Funds.
#103 Authorize the Bureau of Integrated Programs to amend a grant agreement on a sole source basis with the 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 $244,500 from $243,000 to $487,500 and by extending the end date from June 20, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#104 Authorize the Bureau of Integrated Programs 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 $86,408.50 from $84,908.50 to $171,317, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#105 Authorize the Division of Program Support to contract with Data Retrieval Systems Group LLC, Hancock, NH, to provide technical assistance in the area of adequacy and accountability, in an amount not to exceed $140,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#106 Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to grant funds to Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, in the amount of $359,563.75 to provide English as a Second Language and English for New Americans classes in the Manchester community and to provide Adult Basic Education, Postsecondary Transition Program, and English as a Second Language classes in the Seacoast area. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 35% Federal, 65% General Funds.
#107 Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to grant funds to the Fuller Public Library, Hillsborough, NH, in the amount of $61,692.14 to provide training for volunteers to work one-on-one with undereducated adults in Hillsborough County. Effective July 13, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 35% Federal, 65% General Funds.
#108 Authorize the Division of Program Support to contract with The National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment Inc., Dover, NH, to serve the department as a technical advisor for the Performance Assessment of Competency Education accountability system and the Every Student Succeeds Act compliant school accountability system, in an amount not to exceed $278,380. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#109 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with NH Project Learning Tree, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-29-14, item #50), to implement the Mathematics and Science Partnership Project entitled Building Vertical Science Literacy Through Environmental Themes and Field Investigations, in an amount not to exceed $85,779. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#110 Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to grant funds to Ascentria Community Services Inc., Concord, NH, to provide English as a Second Language classes to refugees in the Concord community, in the amount of $145,000. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 35% Federal, 65% General Funds.
#111 Authorize the Bureau of Integrated Programs to amend a grant agreement on a sole source basis with the 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 $95,237.50 from $96,735.15 to $191,972.65, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#112 Authorize to grant funds to Seacoast Youth Services, Seabrook, NH, for the purpose of offering extended day programming for youth and their families, in an amount not to exceed $68,294.38. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with the option to renew for up to four additional fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds.
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
#113 Authorize to enter into a sole source service agreement with NAMI – New Hampshire of Concord, NH, to provide instruction in law enforcement interaction with individuals with mental illnesses at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord, for an amount not to exceed $24,200. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
#114 Authorize to enter into a service agreement with Compass Group USA Inc., by and through its Chartwells Division, Rye Brook, NY, for the provision of meals through the NHTI – Concord’s Community College Capital Commons dining hall to recruits and in-service officers attending programs at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus, in the amount of $317,395. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#115 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Alexandria, for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $159,900. Effective upon G&C approval through March 24, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
#116 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with Monroe School District/School Administrative Unit, for the purpose of purchasing and installing equipment that will enhance the physical security and safety at one of the schools in the district for a total amount of $41,114. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#117 Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the Division of Administration to exercise an option to renew a contract with Kodak Alaris Inc., Rochester, NY (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-15, item #86), to provide preventative maintenance, service, and repairs to microfilm equipment located in the Department of Safety, for an amount not to exceed $28,845.80. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 60% Agency Income (cost of collections), 40% Highway Funds.
#118 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Farmington, to purchase and install equipment to support the community’s Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $68,533. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#119 Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Marquis ID Systems Inc., Fort Wayne, IN (originally approved by G&C on 1-30-08, item #178), to provide for the necessary workstations, printers, computer hardware, software, and service to produce and issue driver licenses and identification cards for an additional six months, by increasing the amount by $464,975 from $7,823,690 to an amount not to exceed $8,288,665. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Agency Income (Cost of Collections).
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#120 Authorize to grant Media Power Youth $50,000 to support implementation of violence prevention through media literacy education programming in schools. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
#121 Authorize to amend the subgrants as detailed in letter dated June 14, 2016 (originally approved by G&C on 7-22-15, item #121), by extending the end date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and by increasing the subgrants in the amount of $440,000 from $440,000 to $880,000. 91% General, 9% Federal Funds.
#122 Authorize to amend the subgrant to the Conway Police Department (originally approved by G&C on 10-7-15, item #71), by extending the end date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and by increasing the subgrant by $40,000 from $40,000 to $80,000. 100% Federal Funds.
#123 Authorize to amend the subgrant to the Hooksett Police Department (originally approved by G&C on 3-23-16, item #76), by extending the end date from September 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and by increasing the subgrant by $20,000 from $40,000 to $60,000. 100% Federal Funds.
#124 Authorize to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $59,313,582 from the MtBE settlement funds for the remediation of MtBE contamination in groundwater and drinking water. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds (MTBE Settlement). (2)Further authorize to retroactively amend a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Justice and the Department of Environmental Services (originally approved by G&C on 12-4-13, item #22), by extending the end date from June 30, 2015 to June 30, 2021, and by increasing the grant to DES by $59,313,582 from $22,316,660 to $81,630,242. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#124A Authorize to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 10, 2016, in the amount of $141,500 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Victim of Crime Act Grant for the purpose of supporting programs providing direct services to victims of crime and for training to direct service providers. (2)Further authorize to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 10, 2016, in the amount of $1,950,000 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Victim of Crime Act Grant, for the purpose of supporting programs providing direct services to victims of crime and for training to direct service providers. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
#124B Authorize to enter into subgrants with NH Legal Assistance, in the amount of $1,091,164 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Victim of Crime Act Grant for the purpose of supporting programs providing legal services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#125 Authorize to transfer funds in and among accounting units in the amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#126 Authorize to transfer funds in and among accounting units in the amount of $92,845. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 35.39% General, 64.61% Transfers from Other Agencies. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#127 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 June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds. The funds used by DOS to reimburse Administrative Services are 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#128 Authorize the Bureau of Plant/Property Management, Plant-Property Administration, to establish one temporary part-time, class 050 position for the purpose of supporting the State Energy Manager’s office for programs which reduce energy consumption and reduce costs in NH State Buildings. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend a grant from the NH Office of Energy and Planning in an amount not to exceed $37,000 for the purpose of supporting the State Energy Manager’s office for programs which reduce energy consumption and reduce costs in NH State Buildings. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on June 24, 2016.
#129 Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property, Surplus Distribution Section, to accept and expend The Emergency Feeding Assistance Program funds available from the US Department of Agriculture in the amount of $60,000 for funding of the warehousing and distribution of USDA commodity foods. Effective July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#130 Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of reclassification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
#131 Authorize to exercise the option to extend the State’s Contract with Sprint Solutions Inc., Overland Park, KS (originally approved by G&C on 3-6-13, item #5D), for the provision of Wireless Cellular Telephone and Data Services, by extending the end date beginning July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016.
#132 Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Careno Construction Co. LLC, Portsmouth, NH, for the Rebid Salt Building, Derry, NH, for a total price not to exceed $709,500. (2)Further authorize the amount of $32,745 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services, bringing the total to $742,245. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2016. 100% Capital – Highway Funds.
#133 Authorize to enter into a contract with NH #1 Rural Cellular Cellular Inc., Chicago, IL, for the provision of Wireless Cellular Telephone and Data services, in the amount of $800,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2019.
#134 Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Charters Brothers Construction LLC, Danville, NH, for floor and window repairs, at the NH Army National Guard Training Site in Center Strafford, NH, for a total price not to exceed $690,215. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $20,000 for unanticipated expenses and owner initiated changes for Building #8 Renovations and Building #1 Floor and Windows, bringing the total to $710,215. (3)Further authorize the amount of $34,700 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $744,915. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#135 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 $60,000 from $540,517 to $600,717. Effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
TABLED ITEMS
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Tabled at G&C Meeting 5/18/16)
Division of Family Assistance
#9 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table the request to amend an existing agreement with Good News Garage LSS Inc., a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance, Worcester, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-13, item #37A), to provide affordable car ownership opportunities to low income individuals, by increasing the price by $275,000 from $1,794,700 to $2,069,700. Effective upon G&C approval through the original end date of June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
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THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT (Tabled at G&C Meeting 6/1/16 & 6/15/16)
#54 TABLED – On 6/1/16, The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Van Ostern, voted to table this item. On 6/15/16 this item was removed from the table for discussion on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Pappas. Following discussion, the Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilors Van Ostern and Pappas voting no, voted to table the request to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, for the purpose of performing a moth survey in the amount of $14,476. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 2016 (Tabled at G&C Meeting 6/15/16) - TABLED - The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table the approval of the minutes of June 1, 2016.
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CONFIRMATION TABLED (Tabled at G&C Meeting 6/15/16)
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilors Van Ostern and Pappas voting no, voted to table the following confirmation:
Executive Branch Ethics Committee - RSA 21-G:29
(Nominated by the State Treasurer)
Gregory L. Silverman (d), Concord Effective: June 30, 2016
Reappointment Term: June 30, 2019
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#2 MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances - (Tabled at G&C Meeting 6/15/16)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#A. TABLED - Councilor Wheeler requested that this item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. Following discussion, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table the request of the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center to accept a non-monetary donation from a private party in the form of books, valued at $100.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Tabled at G&C Meeting 6/15/16)
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
Late Item A2. TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Sununu, seconded by Councilor Kenney voted to table the request to amend existing individual agreements retroactively and prospectively with the state’s two managed care health plans listed in the letter dated June 14, 2016. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2016 in the case of New Hampshire Protection Program’s Transitional Population and in all other cases. Effective July 1, 2016, upon approval of the G&C through June 30, 2017.