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Personnel Actions (39)
resignation
Andrew Cline, Bedford
State Board of Education
resignation
Andrew Garthwaite, Lebanon
State Historical Resources Council
resignation
Anthony Andre Belanger, Tilton
Waste Management Council
resignation
Cameron Eldred, Hanover
New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
resignation
Charles F. Withee, Hampton
Business Finance Authority, Board of Directors
resignation
Christina A. Gribben, Holderness
Board of Mental Health Practice
resignation
Claire Timbas, Dunbarton
Board of Veterinary Medicine
resignation
Deborah Butler, Concord
Judicial Retirement Plan, Board of Trustees
resignation
Dexter Robblee, Portsmouth
Electricians’ Board
resignation
Dick Anagnost, Bedford
Business Finance Authority, Board of Directors
resignation
Eric P. Bernard, Manchester
Compensation Appeals Board
resignation
Eric S. Steinhauser, Concord
Waste Management Council
resignation
Erin Hammerstedt, Harrisville
State Historical Resources Council
resignation
Frank Edelblut, Wilton
Commissioner, Department of Education
resignation
Howard J. Ludington, Stratham
Board of Dental Examiners
resignation
James A. Gray, Derry
Board of Home Inspectors
resignation
Jane E. Taylor, Center
Board of Nursing
resignation
Jeffrey P. Seifert, Bedford
Board of Accountancy
resignation
Joan C. Barthold, Lyme
Medical Review Subcommittee
resignation
Justin A. Cutting, Hampton
Fire Standards and Training Commission
resignation
Keri A Feole, Hooksett
Board of Mental Health Practice
resignation
Lawrence J. Blaney, Hooksett
New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
resignation
Lisa J. Prospert, Concord
Board of Licensed Dietitians
resignation
Matthew Benson, Concord
Business Finance Authority, Board of Directors
resignation
Matthew W. Cabana, Temple
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
resignation
Michele L. Tremblay, Penacook
Rivers Management Advisory Committee
resignation
Nancy Merrill, Lebanon
Business Finance Authority, Board of Directors
resignation
Nicholas Jette, Brookline
Board of Home Inspectors
resignation
Peter J. Rayno, Hampton
Community Development Finance Authority, Board of Directors
resignation
Raymond R. Hebert, Manchester
Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
resignation
Richard K. Sala, Dorchester
State Board of Education
resignation
Robert A. Marrazzo, Plainfield
New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
resignation
Ronald Sebastian, Derry
Fire Standards and Training Commission
resignation
Ryan Terrell, Nashua
State Board of Education
resignation
Sarah L. Hinkley, Dover
Occupational Therapy Governing Board
resignation
Sarah L. Stone, Alstead
Respiratory Care Practitioners Governing Board
resignation
Susan V. Duprey, Concord
Site Evaluation Committee
resignation
Thomas J. Frawley, Lyme
Oil Fund Disbursement Board
resignation
Tim Sappington, Randolph
State Historical Resources Council
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Technical Assistance Collaborative Inc., Boston, MA, to provide assistance with developing and submitting the annual US Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program, as well as developing a Continuum of Care sys
 		Technical Assistance Collabora $21,000 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with SHC Services Inc d/b/a Supplemental Health Care (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-19, item #23), to further the Department’s overall staffing strategy and provide temporary nurse staffing services to NH Hospital and Glencliff Home, by increasing hourly r
 		$5.1M withdrawn
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to institute a temporary 15% in the base hourly rate for recruitment and retention purposes for nursing staff currently paid under the Institutional Nurse (N130) pay scale. Effective upon G&C approval or February 12, 2021, whichever is later, for a period of 24 months. 100% General Funds.
 		approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to retroactively amend an existing contract with Portland Webworks Inc., Portland, ME (originally approved by G&C on 12-5-18, item #23A), to continue supporting and hosting the website that provides information and services related to substance use disorder by exercising a renewal option b
 		Portland Webworks Inc. $210,000 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to retroactively amend existing sole source contracts with the vendors listed in bold as detailed in letter dated January 19, 2021, to continue a statewide system of Doorways that provide access to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and supports, by exercising renewal o
 		$34.0M approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to retroactively amend existing sole source contracts with the vendors listed in bold as detailed in letter dated January 19, 2021, to continue a statewide system of Doorways that provide access to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and supports, by exercising renewal o
 		$34.0M approved
10A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing contract with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-24-18, item #8), to provide integrated obstetric, primary care, pediatric, and Medication Assisted Treatment for pregnant and postpa
 		Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospit $5.5M approved
10A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing contract with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-24-18, item #8), to provide integrated obstetric, primary care, pediatric, and Medication Assisted Treatment for pregnant and postpa
 		Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospit $5.5M approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into sole source amendments to existing contracts with Amoskeag Community Health, Manchester, NH, and Lakes Region Community Services, Laconia, NH (both originally approved by G&C on 7-31-19, item #18), for the provision of Community Collaboration services by providing parental as
 		$3.1M approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment with John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (originally approved by G&C on 3-11-20, item #16), for maintenance and support of the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics system, by increasing the price by $22,179 from $55,2
 		$77,416 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way’s Contemplated Awards List for amounts less than $5,000 for the sum total of $22,463.95 for the period ending from October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
 		$22,464 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Highway Designs annual basis summary of Special, Supplemental, and Account Agreements (and their amendments) with utilities, municipalities and railroad entities that result from impacts to their facilities because of Department administered constr
 		approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance to enter into an agreement with the Town of Milford, to provide funding and services under the Section 1702 Federal Funding Designated Program through a Local Project Administration process, totaling $1,649,000.85. Effective upon G&C approval t
 		$1.6M tabled
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc., Manchester, NH, for on-call engineering services for various transportation projects located throughout the State, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through Febru
 		Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc $1.0M approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with J Hutchins Inc., Richmond, VT, for resurfacing of US 302 and NH 25, on the basis of a low bid of $2,537,354.71. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $126,867.74 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during
J Hutchins Inc. $2.5M approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with C.W. Sliter & Sons LLC d/b/a CWS Fence & Guardrail Co., Andover, NH, for replacement and repair of guardrail systems along the Turnpike facilities, on the basis of a low bid of $655,221. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amou
 		C.W. Sliter & Sons LLC d/b/a C $655,221 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with C.W. Sliter & Sons LLC d/b/a CWS Fence & Guardrail Co., Andover, NH, for replacement and repair of guardrail systems along the Turnpike facilities, on the basis of a low bid of $655,221. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amou
 		C.W. Sliter & Sons LLC d/b/a C $655,221 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with C.W. Sliter & Sons LLC d/b/a CWS Fence & Guardrail Co., Andover, NH, for replacement and repair of guardrail systems along the Turnpike facilities, on the basis of a low bid of $655,221. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amou
 		C.W. Sliter & Sons LLC d/b/a C $655,221 approved
18A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assist to transfer $571,500 between various classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 309, 2021. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$571,500 approved
18A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assist to transfer $571,500 between various classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 309, 2021. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$571,500 approved
18A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assist to transfer $571,500 between various classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 309, 2021. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$571,500 approved
18B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $4,467,900 from the Highway Surplus Account to fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$4.5M approved
18B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $4,467,900 from the Highway Surplus Account to fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$4.5M approved
18B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $4,467,900 from the Highway Surplus Account to fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$4.5M approved
19 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
Authorize a $5,871.84 increase in the annual salary of Christopher Nicolopoulos, Commissioner, from $118,707.68 LG II, Step 6 to $124,579.52 LG II, Step 7, effective February 28, 2021.
 		$124,580 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT amendment
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive amendment to an existing lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless of Basking Ridge, NJ (originally approved by G&C on 7-22-15, item #72), for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Milan Hill in
 		Cellco Partnership d/b/a Veriz approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, and with Councilor Kenney voting no, voted to table the request to retroactively amend an existing sole source agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-24-18, item #9)
 		Harbor Homes Inc. $4.5M approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, and with Councilor Kenney voting no, voted to table the request to retroactively amend an existing sole source agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-24-18, item #9)
 		Harbor Homes Inc. $4.5M tabled
21 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, and with Councilor Kenney voting no, voted to table the request to retroactively amend an existing sole source agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-24-18, item #9)
 		Harbor Homes Inc. $4.5M approved
Gatsas, Wheeler
22 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE amendment
Authorize to amend a Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund grant to The Hampstead Area Water Company Inc., Atkinson, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-18-19, item #75), for water system capital improvements necessitated by the Southern NH Regional Water Interconnection Project, by increasing t
 		Hampstead Area Water Company I $3.5M approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, to archive 15 surficial geologic maps in the National Geologic Map Database format that can be hosted by NGMDB, in the amount of $5,339. Effective upon G&C approv
 		University of NH, Sponsored Pr $5,339 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE amendment
Authorize to amend a Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund grant to the Conway Village Fire District, Conway, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-23-19, item #18), for water system improvements, by increasing the grant amount by $30,000 from $165,000 to $195,000. Effective upon G&C approval thro
 		Conway Village Fire District $195,000 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of New Hampshire, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, to provide comprehensive estuarine monitoring services, in the amount of $80,016. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% Capital (General) Funds.
 		University of New Hampshire, S $80,016 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE amendment
Authorize to amend an Aquatic Resource Mitigation grant to the Southeast Land Trust of NH, Exeter (originally approved by G&C on 3-13-19, item #68), by extending the completion date to December 31, 2022 from February 28, 2021. No Additional Funding. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Funds. (2)F
 		Southeast Land Trust of NH, Ex $400,000 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the Mahoosuc Land Trust Inc., ME, in the amount of $761,688 for the purpose of conserving approximately 853 acres of land in Shelburne, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2021. 100% ARM Funds.
 		Mahoosuc Land Trust Inc. $761,688 tabled
28 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the City of Laconia, in an amount not to exceed $1,716,250 to finance the Elm Street Sewer Improvements Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
 		$1.7M approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE permit
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the City of Manchester, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to finance the Stormwater Planning-MS4 Permit Compliance project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
 		$600,000 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize expenditures from the Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund in the amount of $6,804.12 with the public schools as detailed in letter dated January 15, 2021. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water Trust Fund.
 		$6,804 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION personnel
Authorize to make a retroactive unencumbered stipend payment to an applicant for travel expenses related to an interview for the position of Director, Division of Learner Support, with the Department’s search committee in an amount not to exceed $1,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2
 		$1,500 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Instructional Support to enter into a sole source contract with the College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY, to administer Advanced Placement exams in order to assist income-eligible high school students to participate in the Advanced Placement program with test fee
College Entrance Examination B $100,000 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Center for Teaching/Learning of Mathematics Inc., Framingham, MA, to plan and provide training for a “train the trainer model” mathematics series consisting of eight videos, in an amount not to exceed $21,709.56. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Center for Teaching/Learning o $21,710 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Center for Teaching/Learning of Mathematics Inc., Framingham, MA, to plan and provide training for a “train the trainer model” mathematics series consisting of eight videos, in an amount not to exceed $21,709.56. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Center for Teaching/Learning o $21,710 approved
33A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to purchase accommodation equipment and technology for a VR Counselor, in an amount not to exceed $3,906.63 to accomplish essential functions of the job. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$3,907 approved
33A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to purchase accommodation equipment and technology for a VR Counselor, in an amount not to exceed $3,906.63 to accomplish essential functions of the job. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$3,907 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services and the Division of Fire Safety to enter into an agreement with Life Extension Clinics Inc., Tampa, FL, to provide comprehensive medical evaluations for State of NH career firefighters, in an amount not to exceed $8,9
 		Life Extension Clinics Inc. $8,946 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $59,750 of federal pass-through funds from the NH Department of Justice to add module enhancements to the existing website displaying current and past National Incident-Based Reporting System. Effective upon G&C approval through September 3
 		$59,750 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to restore 86.85 hours of sick leave to a Trooper who suffered a line of duty injury and was unable to perform his normal or routine duties from October 21, 2020 through November 9, 2020.
 		approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Derek S. Bumgarner M.D., Phoenix, AZ, as a substitute medical examiner, for a total not to exceed $14,000, to aid the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the period of February 14-20, 2021. Effective upon G&C approval through April 1, 2021. 10
 		Derek S. Bumgarner M.D. $14,000 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to nominate Stephen S. Pecora to serve on the NH Victims Assistance Commission. Effective upon G&C approval through February 3, 2024.
 		approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to nominate Stephen S. Pecora to serve on the NH Victims Assistance Commission. Effective upon G&C approval through February 3, 2024.
 		approved
38A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay organizational dues to the National Association of Attorneys General, Washington, DC, in the amount of $33,165 for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. 57% General, 43% Agency Income.
 		$33,165 approved
38A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay organizational dues to the National Association of Attorneys General, Washington, DC, in the amount of $33,165 for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. 57% General, 43% Agency Income.
 		$33,165 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $650,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of March 2021.
 		$650.0M approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s’ request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Risk and Benefits to enter into a contract with SkySail Concepts LLC, Pepper Pike, OH, for the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Technology Services, in the amount of $510,100. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024, with the option to renew for up to two additional y
 		SkySail Concepts LLC $510,100 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize to disclaim on behalf of the State of NH the 1961 gift of a contingent remainder interest in over 130 acres of undeveloped forest land in Dublin, NH, subject to the final sale of such land, unencumbered by the State’s interest, by the landowner, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains
 		approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Brookstone Builders Inc., Manchester, NH, for NH Hospital APS Beds Renovation, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $3,363,159. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $275,684 for unanti
 		Brookstone Builders Inc. $3.7M approved
81 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Warmington voted to table the request to enter into a contract with Precision Cut Pruning, Newmarket, NH, to provide pruning services at Henry Laramie WMA and Glenn’s Cove WMA, in the amount of $15,000. Effective
 		Precision Cut Pruning $15,000