Item 17C

Authorize to retroactively amend an existing agreement with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-16-15, item #25), to provide the use of an estimated 130 infant Dried Blood Spot Specimen cards per year to conduct research on the impact of environmental contaminants on children’s health, by increasing the price by $9,600 from $9,600 to $19,200, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2023. The vendor will pay the Department $2,400 per State Fiscal Year for the use of Dried Blood Spot Specimen cards, up to $9,600 for the term of this agreement. 100% Other Funds. (2)Further authorize the Newborn Screening Program to accept ad expend Other Funds in an amount not to exceed $4,800 from the Trustees of Dartmouth College. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.