Mar 4, 2026

Authorize a public hearing pursuant to under RSA 162-I with regard to the recommendation of the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the “Authority”) with regard to the proposed issuance of not more than $99,000,000 of revenue bonds in one or more series of bonds, which may be t

Authorize to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services for the administration of the Rural Health Transformation program. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2031.

Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community College System of New Hampshire, Laconia, NH, in the amount of $37,773,537 to establish and expand rural health care career pathways to address critical workforce shortages. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2031. 100% Fed

Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority, Concord, NH, in the amount of $223,240,000 to administer the Rural Health Capital Improvement Investment Program to fund infrastructure projects that improve access to essential services an

Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Foundation for Healthy Communities, Concord, NH, in the amount of $282,975,761 to provide implementation support across Rural Health Transformation Plan Initiatives. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2031. 100% Federal Funds. (2

Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the University System of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, in the amount of $96,929,726, to strengthen New Hampshire’s rural healthcare workforce by building rural healthcare career pathways and career ladders from high school to graduate programs. Effect

Authorize the Division of Finance to transfer $400,000 between various classes to continue to meet the State’s transportation demands. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 99.34% Highway Funds, 0.66% Private Local Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer $810,000 between various accounts and classes in Turnpike’s Administration Support, Turnpike’s Central Maintenance, East NH TPK Blue Star Maintenance and East NH TPK Spaulding TPK Maintenance, in order to pay for services incurred in meeting the State’s

Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $3,776,578 from the Highway Surplus Account to fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Highway Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

Authorize the Bureau of Human Resources to retroactively pay Fred Wells a one-time payment in the amount of $5,428.82 for compensation owed to him due to missed increment from November 6, 2023. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds

Authorize the Executive Office to pay membership dues retroactively in the amount of $31,365.73 for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, DC for continued membership in the national transportati

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Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries, Inc., Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $5,798,954.50 for resurfacing of six sections of the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua and Merrimack, NH (Project: Nashua-Merrimack) totaling 11.1 miles. (2) Further auth

Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with New England Signal Systems, Inc., Northwood, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $398,459.75 for furnishing, installing and making operational three Solar power and two AC power automatic vehicle classification traffic study systems (Pr

Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Brox Industries, Inc., Andover, MA, on the basis of a low bid of $6,491,737.25 for resurfacing and preservation of various roadway sections on the Eastern Turnpike located on I-95 in Seabrook and Hampton Falls, US 4/NH 16 in Newingto

Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with William P. Ratcliffe in the amount of $11,132.50 for the use of state-owned property in Laconia, NH along Paugus Bay. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2025, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2030. Effective up

Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the Blane Maguire Family Revocable Trust in the amount of $16,448.75 for the use of state-owned property in Laconia, NH along Paugus Bay. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2025, upon G&C approval through June 30

Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the Breakwater Condominium Association in the amount of $16,198.75 for the use of state-owned property in Laconia, NH along Paugus Bay. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2025, upon G&C approval through June 30,

Authorize to accept and expend $100,000 in State Fiscal Year 2026 from a portion of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds available from the Department of Safety for the funding of a cybersecurity training and exercise project for the execution of cybersecurity incident response plans. Effe

Authorize to grant an annual salary step increase for Timothy E. DePalo, Director of Infrastructure and Operations Division, in the amount of $6,360, from a salary of $128,912 to a new salary of $135,272. Effective April 10, 2026, upon G&C approval. 100% Transfers from Other Agencies

Authorize to enter into a retroactive hardware and maintenance support renewal with CBTS Technology Solutions LLC, Cincinnati, OH in the amount of $104,620.57 support and maintenance for their Dell EMC Enterprise Storage arrays. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of October 20, 2025 through

Authorize, on the benefit of the Department of Safety and the Department of Transportation, to enter into a sole source amendment to a contract with Coforge Inc., Princeton, NJ (originally approved by G&C on 8/17/22, Item #27, archived document ), by increasing the price limitation by $551,830 from

Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $20,000 between class lines and to create a new expenditure class code in order to fund the Appraisal Subcommittee. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Agency Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

Authorize to retroactively renew its membership with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, Tyrone, GA, in the amount of $2,750 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Agency Income

Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the Town of Epping, NH, in the amount of $499,500 on behalf of the Evans Cooperative, Inc., to support an electrical infrastructure upgrades project located at 84 Coffin Road, Epping, NH. Effective upon G&C approval

Authorize to grant a salary differential above a subordinate classified employee for Michele E. LeBrun, Chair, in the amount of $4,680 from a current salary of $109,966 to a new salary of $114,646. Effective upon G&C approval. 90% General Funds, 10% Fuel Inventory Maintenance

Authorize to grant a salary differential above a subordinate classified employee for Theresa M. Walker, Board Member, in the amount of $4,680 from a current salary of $109,966 to a new salary of $114,646. Effective upon G&C approval. 90% General Funds, 10% Fuel Inventory Maintenance

Authorize to grant a salary differential above a subordinate classified employee for Eric J. Wind, Esq., Board Member, in the amount of $4,680 from a current salary of $109,966 to a new salary of $114,646. Effective upon G&C approval. 90% General Funds, 10% Fuel Inventory Maintenance

Authorize to receive an additional appropriation from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $500,000 to meet the anticipated expenditures through June 30, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20

Authorize to receive an additional appropriation from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $250,000 to meet the anticipated expenditures through June 30, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20

Authorize to enter a grant agreement with McKenzies Farm LLC, Milton, NH, for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in the amount of $70,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 1, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $70,000 to McKenzie

Authorize to enter a grant agreement with Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center, Lancaster, NH, for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in the amount of $111,637. Effective upon G&C approval through May 1, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in th

Authorize to make a retroactive one-time expenditure of $6,560.38 from Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations consisting of a payment in the amount of $5,417.58 to Erik Bal, Counsel, for unpaid wages from the current and prior fiscal year and associated payroll benefits in the amount of $1,142.80. 100% Fed

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Authorize to enter into a three-year contract with Patrick J. Zirpoli, LLC, Milanville, PA, in the amount of $27,500 for the provision of Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditing Services. Effective upon G&C approval for the period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, with the option to renew

Authorize to pay one-time retroactive and unencumbered invoices from White Mountain Lumber Company for a total of $17,979.47 for salt shed building materials ordered in February 2025. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds

Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $486,800 and create a new expenditure class code. (2) Further authorize the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated January 28, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee app

Authorize the Division of Economic Development to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with ADG-Arnett Development Group LLC, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C 3/13/24, Item #55, archived document ), to provide specialized capacity building support to communities aimed at

Authorize to pay the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Petersburgh, NY, $4,800 annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval retroactive for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 100% Fish and Game Funds

Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Sovereign Sportsman Solutions, LLC d/b/a PayIt, LLC, Nashville, TN (originally approved by G&C on 5/15/19, Item #55, archived document ), by increasing the price limitation by $17,000 from $294,305 to $311,305 for funding o

Authorize to enter into a sole source grant agreement with the Wildlife Management Institute, Cabot, VT, in the amount of $202,244 to provide a scope of service which includes coordination and administration, as well as research, management and assessments of multiple waterfowl species, through a re

TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Stephen, and with Councilor Stevens voting no, voted to table the request to enter into a sole source contract with Quinn Geoscience Advisory Services, LLC, Rye, NH, in the amount of $33,566 to perform 1:24,000-s

Informational Item – In accordance with RSA 216-A:3-m, II, RSA 215-A:3, II-b and RSA 215-C:2, VII-b, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources reports transfers of funds for the Fiscal Year 2026 Q2 fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025.

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area to budget and expend prior-year carryforward funds between and among Cannon Mountain Operations and Retail/Concessions accounts from the Cannon Mountain Ski Account, in the amount of $750,000, for the purpose o

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to transfer funds in the amount of $2,000 and establish one new class to better align appropriations for program expenses. (2) Further authorize the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated January 16, 2026. Effective upon

Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands, Natural Heritage Bureau to transfer funds in the amount of $8,600 for the purpose of funding post-retirement benefit costs and establish a new appropriation class. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the recommendation of the Cannon Mountain Advisory Commission to implement the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area capital improvement project listed in the letter dated February 11, 2026, to be funded in the amount of up to $893,000 by the Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund. E

Authorize to continue one full-time temporary ADMIN ASSTS-4 that is essential for the effective and efficient operations of our State Parks. Effective upon G&C approval for the period March 6, 2026 through March 6, 2027. 100% Other Funds

Authorize to retroactively continue one full-time temporary SUPS OF RECR WKRS-4 that is essential for the effective and efficient supervision and oversight of the Mount Washington Visitor Services operations. Effective upon G&C approval for the period October 11, 2025 through October 11, 2026. 100%

Authorize to retroactively continue one full-time temporary GENERAL RPR WKRS-2 that is essential for the effective and efficient operations of Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park. Effective upon G&C approval for the period February 17, 2026 through February 17, 2027. 100% Other Funds

Authorize to retroactively continue one full-time temporary RECR ATTNDANTS-3 that is essential for the effective and efficient operations of Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park. Effective upon G&C approval for the period February 17, 2026 through February 17, 2027. 100% Other Funds

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter a sole source and retroactive contract with AC Electric Corp, Auburn, ME in the amount of $31,813 to complete the emergency pump motor repair at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of December 1

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with CR Demers Construction, Pembroke, NH in the amount of $45,760 to provide grading services for Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through April 10, 2026. 100% Operational Funds

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter a sole source and retroactive contract with AC Electric Corp, Auburn, ME in the amount of $15,505 to complete the emergency pump motor repair at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of December 1

Authorize to retroactively accept and expend $424,234 in pass through Federal Funds from the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation to manage New Hampshire’s participation in the 5-state coalition New England Heat Pump Accelerator program. Effective as of November 1, 2025, upon G&C approval through J

Authorize to retroactively amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Plymouth Village Water and Sewer District of Plymouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/18/23, Item #88, archived document ) by reducing the grant limitation by $52,500 from $142,500 to $90,000 for the Emerson Road Sewer Im

Authorize to retroactively amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Plymouth Village Water and Sewer District of Plymouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/18/23, Item #90, archived document ) by increasing the grant limitation by $52,500 from $600,000 to $652,500 for the Highland Street Se

Authorize to retroactively amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Spruce Valley Cooperative, Inc., Danville, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/2/23, Item #48, archived document ), by extending the completion date from February 28, 2026 to August 31, 2026 to provide additional time to compl

Authorize to retroactively amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Crossings at Sleepy Hollow Cooperative, Inc., Newmarket, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/23/23, Item #120, archived document ), by extending the completion date from February 28, 2026 to June 30, 2026 to provide additional

Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the City of Lebanon, NH in the amount of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the City of Claremont, NH in the amount of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the Penacook-Boscawen Water Precinct, Boscawen, NH in the amount of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the Town of Woodstock, NH in the amount of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the Town of Farmington, NH in the amount of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to award a sole source grant agreement to the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for a total of $25,000 to conduct marine debris cleanups, monitoring, and education. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to award a sole source grant agreement to the Gundalow Company, Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of $25,000 to conduct an on-board environmental education series at locations in the Seacoast region. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Derry, NH totaling $4,956 to fund a Household Hazardous Waste collection project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds

Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Goffstown, NH totaling $2,400 for the purpose of used oil collections. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2026. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds

Authorize to award a Strategic Planning Grant to the Town of Plainfield, Meriden, NH totaling $21,850 to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to award a Strategic Planning Grant to the Penacook Boscawen Water Precinct, Boscawen, NH totaling $30,000 to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Big Pea Porridge Watershed Preservation Association, Madison, NH in the amount of $55,000 to complete phase one of the Big Pea Porridge Watershed Management Plan Implementation project. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2028. 100% Federal

Authorize to award a grant to Louisburg Circle Homeowners Association, Inc., Exeter, NH in the amount not to exceed $25,310 to finance a water system improvement project to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize, under the provision of RSA 486, to award state aid grant funds for wastewater facility projects for the entities as detailed in the letter dated January 28, 2026 in the aggregate amount of $5,662,327. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds

Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the Cobbetts Pond Village District, Windham, NH in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance the Cobbetts Pond Watershed Restoration Plan Update project under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin. Rules Env-Wq 50

Authorize a loan agreement with the Berlin Water Works, Berlin, NH in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 to finance the improvements under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin. Rules Env-Dw 1100 et seq. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Enthalpy Analytical, LLC, North Little Rock, AR (originally approved by G&C on 5/15/24, Item #107, archived document ) by increasing the contract amount of $200,000 from $200,000 to $400,000 to fund additional laboratory analytical servic

Authorize to amend a grant agreement to Rolling Meadows Condominium, Londonderry, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2/21/24, Item #114, archived document ) by extending the completion date from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 and increasing the grant limitation by $2,775,000 from $2,120,000 to $4,

Authorize John P Collins 2012 Family Trust & Therese A Collins 2012 Family Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, NH.

Authorize Lone Star LLC’s request to amend a Wetland Bureau Permit for work on Sagamore Creek in Rye, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10/18/23, Item #102).

Authorize Pike Industries, Inc.’s request to transfer the Wetland Bureau permit (previously approved by G&C on 9/17/25, Item #77) to themselves, as new owner, perform work on Piscataqua River in Newington, NH.

Authorize Jarl and Rebecca Pellinen’s request to perform work in Meredith, NH.

Authorize Lisa & Jonathan Morse’s request to perform work on Sagamore Creek in Portsmouth, NH.

Authorize Utopia/Long Island Land Co LLC, C/O Anne Coolidge’s request to perform work on Squam Lake in Holderness, NH.

Authorize Michael Medici’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough, NH.

Authorize Cyrus B Noble Revocable Trust’s request to perform work on Piscataqua River in Newington, NH.

Authorize Bonnie and Jonathan Cyr d/b/a Sunshine Acres Campground LLC’s request to perform work on Lovell Lake in Wakefield, NH.

Authorize to retroactively pay the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, Horsham, PA the amount of $5,000 for Calendar Year 2025 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 100% Lottery Funds

Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $546,525 of Department of Justice funds, for the purpose of supporting drug related law enforcement activities for Granite Shield and Northern Shield. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Transfer from Other Agency. Conti

Authorize the Division of Emergency Services and Communications to amend the accept and expend for $4,878,000 in funds received from the US Department of Justice under FY24 COPS Office Technology and Equipment Program (originally approved by G&C on 2/5/25, Item #104, archived document ) by extending

Authorize the Division of State Police to amend a sole source existing contract with McGovern MHQ, Inc., Marlborough, MA (originally approved by G&C on 12/21/22, Item #120, archived document ) for the provision of preparing State Police vehicles for deployment by increasing price limitation by $650,

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the Town of Richmond, NH in the amount of $8,360.16 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through September 19, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Administration to enter into a contract with 3M Company, St. Paul, MN, for the manufacture and supply of New Hampshire motor vehicle license plates, in a total amount not to exceed $1,623,400. Effective upon G&C approval for the period March 5, 2026 through March 31, 2036.

Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Crimestar USA, LLC, Swanzey, NH, in the amount of $97,000 to provide an electronic application interface to establish data communication from law enforcement agencies, record management system to the New Hampshire State

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the Town of Stratford, NH in the amount of $11,838.32 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through August 25, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Fire Safety to award a grant to the Carroll County Haz Mat Team, Ossipee, NH in the amount of $10,000 from a portion of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the City of Berlin Fire Department, Berlin, NH in the amount of $11,000 for a portion of the 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Somersworth, NH in the amount of $11,249.72 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through September 8, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the Town of Pembroke, NH in the amount of $10,149.64 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through September 2, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the Town of Tuftonboro, NH in the amount of $7,593.75 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through September 8, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the Town of Monroe, NH in the amount of $3,500 to update their community’s Local Emergency Operations Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the Town of Dublin, NH in the amount of $8,156.25 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through September 2, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the Town of Rollinsford, NH in the amount of $8,437.50 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through August 26, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Fire Safety to award a grant to the Midwestern NH Hazardous Materials Team, Newbury, NH in the amount of $10,000 from a portion of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the Town of Swanzey, NH in the amount of $11,812.50 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through September 8, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to establish a temporary part-time Data Scientist-2 position for the purpose of supporting the state’s crime data collection and sharing capabilities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026. (2)

Authorize to accept and expend $42,625 from the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Act Grant to provide specialized software to the New Hampshire Office of Chief Medical Examiner to enhance data gathering efforts related to autopsies and other investigative tasks of untimely deaths. Effecti

Authorize to appoint Whit Skinner as an Attorney at a salary level of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval, or March 6, 2026, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to grant an annual salary increment to Melissa Steton, Assistant Deputy Medical Examiner, in the amount of $4,318 from a salary of $66,192 to a salary of $70,510. Effective upon G&C approval, or March 7, 2026, whichever is later.

Authorize to amend an existing subgrant with the Manchester Police Department, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10/30/24, Item #111, archived document ) for the Comprehensive, Opioid, Stimulant, Substance Abuse Site-based Program, from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Pro

Authorize the transfer of General Funds in the amount of $22,634,907 between various class lines, increase and decrease Federal revenues resulting in a net decrease of $7,974,742, increase and decrease Other revenues with no net change, and create new expenditure class codes, as detailed in the lett

Authorize to place Olivia May at Step 6 for the position of Deputy Medicaid Director, unclassified salary grade HH, earning $128,912. Effective March 6, 2026, upon G&C approval. 50% General Funds, 50% Federal Funds

Authorize to place Dr. Melanie Daniels at Step 4 for the position of Pharmacist at New Hampshire Hospital, unclassified salary grade KK, earning $132,821. Effective March 20, 2026, upon G&C approval. 31% General Funds, 69% Other Funds

Authorize to accept and expend $204,016,550 of Rural Health Transformation Grant funds, from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to allow the Department to act as the pass-through agency per CMS guidance for the Governor’s Office of New Opportunities & Rural Transformational Health (

Authorize to amend an existing contract with Growth Partners, LLC, Lincoln, NE (originally approved by G&C 6/12/24, Item #21, archived document ) which was a result of a competitive solicitation, to continue the statewide certification program that maintains nationally recognized industry standards

Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing contract with Manchester Fire Department, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, Item #40, archived document ) to provide mobile Community Response Unit support services to individuals in the City of Mancheste

Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Claremont Learning Partnership, Claremont, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/8/23, Item #9, archived document ), to add funding for the provision of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, Continuum of Care, Transit

Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with New Hampshire Catholic Charities d/b/a New Hampshire Food Bank, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $150,000 to incentivize the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients residing in New Hampshire. Effe

Authorize to retroactively pay the IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association, Indianapolis, IN in the amount of $2,700 for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/17/22, Item #14, archived document ), to continue providing legal services to eligible adults ages sixty and older, by exercising a contract renew

Authorize to enter into sole source amendments to existing agreements with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated February 9, 2026, to continue providing community health care coordination for children with special health care needs, by exercising contract renewal options by increasing the

Authorize to accept and expend Federal Funds from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,960,784, for contracted services that were not budgeted for State Fiscal Year 2026. (2) Further authorize the allocation of these funds as detailed in the letter dated January 23, 2026.

Authorize to retroactively pay The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, in the amount of $7,675 for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 86% General Funds, 14% Other Funds (Intergovernmental Revenues)

Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Occupational Health Centers of the Southwest, P.A., Addison, TX (originally approved by G&C on 6/25/25, Item #191, archived document ), to continue providing employee occupational health services for New Hampshire Hospital

Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Achievement Therapy Services, LLC, Laconia, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2/21/24, Item #27, archived document ), to continue to provide physical therapy services for patients at New Hampshire Hospital, by exercising a

Authorize to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc., Andover, MA (originally approved by G&C on 9/11/20, Item #9, archived document ), to increase funding due to an unanticipated emergency repair required for the alarm system at New Hampshire Hospi

Authorize to make unencumbered payments to a limited number of vendors, as detailed in the letter dated February 11, 2026, for costs associated with unanticipated equipment or instrument repairs required for operation of Public Health Laboratories, not to exceed $155,000. Effective upon G&C approval

Authorize to enter into Provider Agreements with relevant businesses or institutions to conduct indoor radon testing using Department-issued continuous radon monitors. (2) Further authorize to permit businesses or institutions to utilize Department-issued continuous radon monitors, at no cost, for t

Authorize the retroactive request of the Division of Personnel for a waiver of reclassification decisions, as detailed in the letter dated February 6, 2026. The agency has certified that sufficient funds are available to support the position reclassification. Effective retroactively to January 23, 2

Authorize a Working Capital Warrant for the month of April 2026 in the amount of $700,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month.

Authorize, on behalf of the State of New Hampshire, to accept from the City of Rochester a perpetual drainage easement over City owned land to benefit abutting State land located at 296 Rochester Hill Road in the City of Rochester, NH, which is the site of the new Rochester Courthouse construction.

Information Item - The Central Facilities Bureau has entered into an Interagency Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Environmental Services to allow DAS to use DES passenger vehicles on an as-needed, short-term basis to support the management and maintenance of state buildings and gro

Authorize to enter into a contract with Cives Corporation, Alexandria, MN, for spreader parts, dump bodies, and plows in an amount up to and not to exceed $31,268,595.06. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2030, with the option to extend for up to two years.

Authorize to enter into a contract with CDS Unlimited LLC, Bennington, NH, for electrical repair services in an amount up to and not to exceed $1,200,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2031, with the option to extend for up to two years.

Authorize to exercise a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Alliance Group Services, LLC, Essex Junction, VT (originally approved by G&C on 12/20/23, Item #194, archived document ), by increasing the price limitation by $1,604,753.15 from $532,990 to an amount up to and not to exceed

Authorize to enter into a contract with EAN Services, LLC, St. Louis, MO, for passenger vehicle and box truck rentals in an amount up to and not to exceed $909,316.80 through a participating agreement with the National Association of State Procurement Officials Value Point Contract Master Agreement

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Authorized to enter into a contract with RTP Armor LLC, Lincoln, NE, for ammunition in an amount up to and not to exceed $1,435,725. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2030, with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Jurek Brothers, Inc., Greenfield, MA, for ammunition in an amount up to and not to exceed $2,405,531.25. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2030, with the option to extend for up to an additional two years.

Authorized the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract K.J. Fisher and Sons, LLC, Deerfield, NH, for a total price not to exceed $85,911, for Drainage and Water Life Safety Improvements. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $20,000 for unanticipated

Authorized the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract Fulcrum Associates, LLC, Amherst, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,498,903, for the State Police Hangar project. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $145,308 for unanticipated site expense

Authorize the nomination of Captain Joy E. DeWitt, Portsmouth, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

Authorize the nomination of Captain Zachary N. Latimer, Stratham, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

Authorize the nomination of Major Aaron C. McCarthy, Portsmouth, NH, for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

Authorize the nomination of Major Robert J. Mello, Magnolia, DE, for promotion to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

Authorize the nomination of Major Shaun C. Morrison, Dover, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

Authorize the nomination of Major Matthew W. Sloane, Beverly, MA, for promotion to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way’s petition for a hearing on replacing the existing Red List, steel girder bridge that carries US 202 and NH 123 over the Contoocook River in Peterborough, NH. (2) Further authorize a Commission of Three Persons to be appointed by the Governor with the advice of t

Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with Citizens Financial Group, Inc., d/b/a Citizens Bank, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/22/23, Item #48, archived document ), for Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund banking services, exercising a one-year extension option as contained

Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act Memorandum of Agreement with the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program, Franklin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7/27/22, Item #79, archived document ), by modifying the purpose of agreement. Effective upon G&C approval through September 1, 2026. This is

Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant with the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program, Franklin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/27/24, Item #58, archived document ), by extending the completion date from April 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026 to allow additional time to complete work on i

Authorize to amend an existing contract with the City of Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/4/25, Item #50, archived document ), for the Housing Champion Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program award with the purpose of expanding and improving infrastructure by amending the project locat