Item 14

Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing agreement with the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/20/18, item #26), for the continued provision of epidemiological support to the Department, by exercising a contract renewal, by increasing the price by $525,000 from $510,000 to $1,035,000, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2024. 47% Federal, 42% General, 11% Other (Newborn Screening Revolving Fund) Funds. (2)Further authorize to continue assisting the Department with the development of the State Health Assessment and the State Health Improvement Plan, by exercising a contract renewal, by increasing the price limitation by $200,000 from $145,000 to $345,000 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Effective retroactive to September 1, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.