Item 24

Authorize to enter into an agreement with James T. Noble M.D., Wolfeboro, NH, to serve as Physician Investigator of the Medical Review Subcommittee, in an amount not to exceed $108,530. (1)Further authorize to accept and expend additional agency funds in the amount of $22,945. The current Physician Investigator, through the RFP process, bid, and is paid, $75/hour. Due to his pending retirement, a new RFP was issued and the sole bidder bid $100.49/hour. This request is for the difference between the two amounts. Effective November 1, 2019 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through October 31, 2021. 100% Other Funds.