Item 15

Authorize to exercise a retroactive renewal option and amend an existing contract with NH Legal Assistance, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-26-16, item #13), for the continuation of legal services to eligible adults, age 60 or older and to issue a legislatively appropriated rate increase for these services, by increasing the price by $118,365.69 from $278,590 to an amount not to exceed $396,955.69, and by extending the completion date from September 30, 2018 to June 30, 2019, retroactive to July 1, 2017. 85% Federal, 15% General Funds.