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Personnel Actions (23)
resignation
Amanda Merrill, Durham
New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority, Board of Directors
resignation
Andrew M. Mauch, Tilton
Invasive Species Committee
resignation
Beth H. Kissinger, Hopkinton
Justice, Circuit Court
resignation
Bonnie Hurley, Colebrook
Milk Sanitation Board
resignation
Bradley J. Cook, Portsmouth
Division of Ports and Harbors Advisory Council
resignation
Brandy C. Cusson, Bow
Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
resignation
Colin Cabot, Loudon
New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority, Board of Directors
resignation
Daniel C. Goldner, Manchester
Public Utilities Commission
resignation
Elizabeth A. Asch, Hanover
New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights
resignation
Ellen D. Goethel, Hampton
Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries
resignation
Emily R. Baker, Hanover
Board of Medicine
resignation
James H. Long, Lee
Board of Natural Scientists
resignation
Jane E. Taylor, Center
Board of Nursing
resignation
Kris Nils Blomback, Henniker
Air Resources Council
resignation
Norman W. Skantze, Wolfeboro
State Board of Fire Control
resignation
Patrick Robinson, Manchester
Enhanced 911 Commission
resignation
Peter A. Whelan, Portsmouth
Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries
resignation
Peter Demas, Thornton
Interim Manager of Employee Relations, Department of Administrative Services
resignation
Robert Eaton, Manchester
State Board of Auctioneers
resignation
Stanley J. Judge, Shelburne
Passenger Tramway Safety Board
resignation
Steven D. Epstein, Manchester
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
resignation
Tina L. Nadeau, Lee
Chief Justice, Superior Court
resignation
William H. Wright, Belmont
Enhanced 911 Commission
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize the NH Hospital to enter into a zero dollar retroactive sole source Use of Premises agreement with Riverbend Community Mental Health Inc., Concord, NH, for the purposes of operating a community residence. Effective July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2025, with the option to renew for up to five
Riverbend Community Mental Hea approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
NOT USED
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8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN personnel
Authorize to place Jay Caturia at Step 5 for the position of Senior Project Manager, Position #9U468, unclassified salary grade EE, earning $84,848.92. Effective May 7, 2021 upon G&C approval. 56% Federal, 44% General Funds.
 		$84,849 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend existing retroactive sole source contracts with Granite Recovery Respite LLC, Salem, NH, and NH Respite LLC, Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-6-19, item #11), to provide crisis respite beds, by increasing the price by $366,000 from $4,866,250 to $5,232,250, with no cha
 		$5.2M approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend existing contracts with the vendors as detailed in letter dated April 9, 2021 (originally approved by G&C on 7-31-19, item #27), for the provision of complaint investigation services by conducting investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation, and rights violations, of pe
 		$940,000 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls Inc., Manchester, NH, for routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective and emergency service repairs for two magnetic bearing YMC2-S1055AAS chillers located at the Acute Psychiatric Services Building at NH Hospital, in the amo
 		Johnson Controls Inc. $60,184 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source contract with Abacus Service Corporation, Southfield, MI (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #53), for continued provision of operations, maintenance and development services for the NH Web-based Interactive System for Direction and Outcome Measure
 		Abacus Service Corporation $1.4M approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-20, item #21), to continue providing a Coordinated Entry Domestic Violence Program to individuals, youth, and families who are fleeing, or are atte
 		Community Action Partnership o $479,860 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-19, item #38), to continue providing Combined Services Program that will assist individuals who are low-income with building the skills, knowledge and work habits necessary to o
 		Southern NH Services Inc. $18.3M approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend existing contracts with the vendors as listed in bold and detailed in letter dated April 6, 2021, for the continued provision of the State Grant in Aid Homeless Assistance program, by exercising contract renewal options, by increasing the total price by $5,665,716 from $6,882,604
$12.5M tabled
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for resurfacing approximately 35.7 miles of various Tier 3 and 4 roadways in District 4 and 5, on the basis of a low bid of $2,286,018.40. Effective upon G&C approval through September 10, 20
 		Continental Paving Inc. $2.3M approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for resurfacing various Tier 2, 3, and 4 roads throughout 13 towns in District 3, on the basis of a low bid of $3,827,336.32. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2021. 100% Other Funds (8
 		Pike Industries Inc. $3.8M approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for bridge preservation work for two bridges located in the Towns of Bartlett and Jackson, on the basis of a low bid of $739,421. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $73,942.10 for payme
 		R.M. Piper Inc. $739,421 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay a property owner $32,000 as documented in the Contemplated Damage Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from April 12, 2021 through April 21, 2021. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$32,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay a property owner $475,000 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List, for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from April 8, 2021 through April 21, 2021. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$475,000 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to submit the Contemplated Awards List for amounts less than $5,000, for the sum total of $42,006.82 for the period extending from January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021. These awards were paid from various Transportation funds.
 		$42,007 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.15+/- acre portion of State-owned Limited Access Right of Way located on the northwesterly side of NH Route 132 in the Town of Northfield, to the abutter, Tilton-Northfield Fire District, for $5,000 plus an $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&
 		$5,000 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 1.30+/- acre parcel of State-owned land, with improvements located at 9 Tracy Drive in the Town of Derry, to Alberto Santiago & Rachel Ferreira for $303,000 plus an $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further authorize to compensate NAI Norwood Group from the
 		$303,000 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 2.04+/- acre parcel of State-owned land with improvements that is located at 23 Spinnaker Drive in the Town of Derry, to Cristian Jorge for $340,000 plus an $1,100 administrative fee. (2) Further authorize to compensate Coldwell Banker Realty from the p
 		$340,000 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Environment to enter into an agreement with Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc., Manchester, NH, for on-call environmental services for various projects and facilities located throughout the State, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2024.
 		Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc $500,000 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, for a cooperative evaluation of an alternate method of exploring subsurface geological conditions, a technique known as Moni
 		University of NH Sponsored Pro $159,757 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, for a cooperative evaluation of green stormwater infrastructure implementation to reduce runoff and improve water quality at
 		University of NH Sponsored Pro $87,862 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a loan agreement with the Mount Washington Railway Company, Mount Washington, NH, for rail replacement materials, construction of re-rail installation care and labor to install replacement rail, in an amount not to exceed $1,228,160. Effective upo
 		Mount Washington Railway Compa $1.2M approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Raymond Spinosa, Laconia, NH, for the use of state-owned railroad property in Laconia, NH along Lake Winnipesaukee, in the amount of $9,242.50. Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.
 		Raymond Spinosa $9,242 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Environment to enter into an agreement with McFarland-Johnson Inc., Concord, NH, for on-call environmental services for various projects and facilities located throughout the State, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2024.
 		McFarland-Johnson Inc. $500,000 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to enter into an agreement with NH Association for the Blind, Trade Name Future In Sight, Concord, NH, for the distribution of telecommunications equipment, in an amount not to exceed $182,768. Effective July 1, 2021 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2023. 100% Oth
 		NH Association for the Blind, $182,768 approved
37 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSU
Authorize the Division of Health Professionals to retroactively renew membership with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, Tyrone, GA, in the amount of $2,750. Effective January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. 100% Agency Income.
 		$2,750 approved
38 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSU
Authorize the Division of Technical Professions to retroactively pay and renew membership with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, Clemson, SC, in the amount of $9,100 for membership in NCEES and the preparation and scoring of the engineering and land surveying examinati
 		$9,100 approved
39 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSU
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40 DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS contract
Authorize to execute a sole source contract with Securitas Security Services USA Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-18, item #75), for the purpose of providing security services at the State Military Reservation, Concord, NH, in the amount of $1,060,674.72. (2)Further authorize
 		Securitas Security Services US $1.1M approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the Division of Pesticide Control to accept and expend $28,409 from US Environmental Protection Agency for Agritourism and Golf Course Water Quality Monitoring and Outreach grant, to fulfill the scope of work with various grantees. Effective upon G&C approval through March 30, 2023. 100% F
 		$28,409 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the NH State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with Carroll County Conservation District, Conway, NH, in the amount of $22,500 for Restoration of Linscott Brook project in the Town of Eaton, Carroll County. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2023. 100% Other Funds.
 		Carroll County Conservation Di $22,500 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the NH State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with Fiver Rivers Conservation Trust, Concord, NH, in the amount of $22,000 for Pletcher Farm (Vegetable Ranch) Conservation Easement project in the Town of Warner, Merrimack County. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 202
 		Fiver Rivers Conservation Trus $22,000 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the NH State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with The Nature Conservancy, NH Chapter, Concord, NH, in the amount of $24,000 for Enhancing Ecosystem Services and Coastal Resilience at Philbrick Pond project in the Town of North Hampton, Rockingham County. Effective upon G&C app
 		Nature Conservancy, NH Chapter $24,000 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the NH State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with Audubon Society of NH, Concord, NH, in the amount of $23,534 for Urban Habitat Restoration: A Community-Based Approach for Wildlife project in the City of Manchester, Hillsborough County. Effective upon G&C approval through Apr
 		Audubon Society of NH $23,534 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the NH State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with the Town of Campton Conservation Commission, Campton, NH, in the amount of $24,000 for West Brook Forest: Miller Property Acquisition & Conservation Easement project in the Town of Campton, Grafton County. Effective upon G&C ap
 		Town of Campton Conservation C $24,000 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR contract
Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a sole source contract with WB Media 1, Laconia, NH, for the placement of television advertising on Comcast networks and WMUR-TV, in the amount of $19,950. Effective upon G&C approval through December 15, 2021. 100% General Funds.
 		WB Media 1 $19,950 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with the Altos Group LLC, Bedford, NH, for conservation license plate marketing in support of the Conservation Number License Plate (Moose Plate) Program, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, with the option to renew fo
 		Altos Group LLC $100,000 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT
Authorize the NH State Library to renew membership with the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, Lexington, KY, in the amount of $5,750. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. 40% General, 60% Federal Funds.
 		$5,750 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to Arts Alive Inc., Keene, NH, in the amount of $7,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% General Fun
 		Arts Alive Inc. $7,000 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award an Youth Arts Project grant to Andy’s Summer Playhouse Inc., Wilton, NH, in the amount of $7,500 to support the launch of a new digital community building platform for youth that brings a structured, creative environment directly to their homes and co
 		Andy’s Summer Playhouse Inc. $7,500 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with First Student Inc., Cincinnati, OH, in the amount of $426,592.50 for partial funding of diesel school bus replacements. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2022. 45% Federal, 55% VW Settlement Funds.
 		First Student Inc. $426,592 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Business Finance Authority, Concord, NH, to assist various loan programs with underwriting and legal services for loans to private borrowers, in the amount of $150,000. Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds; 100% Othe
 		Business Finance Authority $150,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Program Administration, Durham, NH, to support the Piscataqua Region Monitoring Collaborative project, in the amount of $126,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2022. 12% Federal, 52% Other, 36% Ge
 		University of NH, Sponsored Pr $126,000 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment
Authorize the Bureau of Credentialing to pay the FY 2022 membership dues to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, Washington, DC, in the amount of $7,080. Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. 100% Other Funds (Bureau of Credentialing Fees).
 		$7,080 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment
Authorize the Bureau of Credentialing to pay the 2022 membership dues to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification, Washington, DC, in the amount of $4,500. Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. 100% Other Funds (Bureau of Credentialing Fees).
 		$4,500 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment
Authorize to pay the 2021 National Council of School Facilities membership dues to the National Council on School Facilities, Washington, DC, in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. 100% General Funds.
 		$5,000 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a sole source contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, to provide the “Inspiring the Mastery of Postsecondary Achievement in College” program in four regions of NH, in an amount not to exceed $2,208,588. Effective up
 		Granite State Independent Livi $2.2M approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of School Finance to enter into a sole source contract with RWS Technology LLC, Gilford, NH, to assist with the development and implementation of it’s proprietary web-based financial reporting software, in an amount not to exceed $104,680. Effective upon G&C approval through Dec
 		RWS Technology LLC $104,680 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Education and Analytic Resources to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group LLC, Boston, MA, to advise and assist the Department in the creation of a new public school approval process and to provide technical assistance during implementation, in the amount of $7
 		Public Consulting Group LLC $70,000 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Instructional Support to enter into a sole source contract with MetaMetrics Inc., Durham, NC, to provide the use of Lexile® reader measures and Quantile® measures for mathematics for the NH State Assessment System, in an amount not to exceed $170,000. Effective July 1, 2021 t
 		MetaMetrics Inc. $170,000 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Plainfield to purchase and install a generator and equipment for the community’s Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $26,471. Effective upon G&C approval through Augus
 		$26,471 approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, to update the local hazard mitigation plans for several communities for a total amount of $40,999.50. Effective upon G&C approval thro
 		$41,000 approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to grant an annual salary increment to John M. Lannon, Criminal Investigator, from a salary level of $76,427.52 LG BB, Step 6 to $80,186.08 LG BB, Step 7. Effective upon G&C approval or May 8, 2021, whichever is later.
 		$80,186 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with D. Renee Robinson, MD, N. Canton, OH, as a substitute medical examiner, for a total not to exceed $10,000 to aid the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the period of May 17-21, 2021. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2021. 100% Gen
 		D. Renee Robinson, MD $10,000 approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $750,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of June 2021.
 		$750.0M approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Risk and Benefits to amend the existing contract with Cross Insurance TPA Inc. (originally approved by G&C on 5-27-15, item #143), to administer Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administration and Related Services for state employees, by increasing the amount by $105,000 f
 		$3.6M approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D. L. King & Associates, Nashua, NH, for Hillsborough County Courthouse South HVAC upgrades, for a total price not to exceed $579,900. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 88% Capital-General,
D. L. King & Associates $599,900 approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Manchester, NH, for Boat Access Parking Lot, Alton, NH, for a price not to exceed $795,890. (2)Further authorize the amount of $42,000 for payment to the Department of Administra
 		Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc. $837,890 approved
71 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the list of Governor and Council meeting dates for the period of July through December 2021.
 		approved
93 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Wheeler voted to table the request to amend a contract with Scientific Games International Inc., Alpharetta, GA (originally approved by G&C on 6-21-17, item #125), for instant ticket printing and related services
Scientific Games International $11.0M