Item 51

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a sole source Educational & Interpretive Center Management contract with the Seacoast Science Center Inc, Rye, NH, for management of the Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park for a 10 year period upon G&C approval. (2)Further authorize to accept semi-annual payments on May 15 and November 15 of each year for any revenue from non-programmatic event and facility rentals, other non-programmatic revenue, any shared utility expenses and revenue collected by the Center Operator on behalf of the State, all as provided for in the contract. (3)Further authorize to reimburse the Center Operator for emergency repairs greater than $500 provided the repairs are approved in advance by the Department.