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Personnel Actions (25)
resignation
Cecilia Ulibarri, Nashua
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
resignation
Christine Wallace, Penacook
Family Mediator Certification Board
resignation
Christopher D. Snow, Rye
Division of Ports and'Harbors Advisory Council
resignation
Edward J. Farmlett, Laconia
State Radiation Advisory Committee
resignation
Guy Eaton, Dover
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
resignation
Henry F. Spaloss, Nashua
Adult Parole Board
resignation
James J. Cherniack, Derry
State Radiation Advisory Committee
resignation
Jeffrey A. Meyers, Concord
Commissioner. Department of Health and Human Services
resignation
Jeffrey B. Cozzens, Lyman
Community College System of New Hampshire
resignation
Jeffrey P. Cloutier, Laconia
Wetlands Council
resignation
Jennifer B. Sargent, Hanover
Adult Parole Board
resignation
Jocelyn G. Lister, Newmarket
Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board
resignation
Kathryn Hartwell, Concord
Midwifery Council
resignation
Lorrie L. Piper, Weare
Director, Division of Marketing, Merchandising, and Warehousing, State Liquor Commission
resignation
Margaret M. Crouch, Merrimack
Advisory Council on Worker's Compensation
resignation
Mark E. Furlone, Spofford
Adult Parole Board
resignation
Mark J. Ciocca, Penacook
Family Mediator Certification Board
resignation
Patricia A. Lynott, Manchester
Higher Education Commission
resignation
Robert A. Baines, Manchester
Community College System of New Hampshire
resignation
Robert Beaurivage, Auburn
Water Council
resignation
Roger A. Achong, Concord
Board of Dental EXaminers
resignation
Stephanie S. Lesperance, Henniker
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
resignation
Stephen M. Appleby, Bedford
Division Director. Department of Education
resignation
Steven R. Lamb, Andover
New Hampshire Water Well Board
resignation
William J. Conway, Concord
New Hampshire Veterans Home Board of Managers
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY contract
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the contract (“Capital Access Program: Lender Participation Agreement”) with Millyard Bank. Action will authorize Resolutions under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the contract will serve a public use, provide public benefit, the proposed participating ba
 		approved
7 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Capital Regional Development Council located in Concord, NH. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and aut
 		approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Rebecca Jackson, Arcadia, FL, to participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assess and evaluate whether or not a person convicted of a sexually violent offense, who is eligible for release from to
 		Rebecca Jackson $15,650 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN payment
Authorize to make a retroactive payment to the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, Washington, DC, in the amount of $7,200 for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2020. 62.5% Federal, 37.5% General Funds.
 		$7,200 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Bi-State Primary Care Association Inc., Bow, NH, to provide facilitation for integrated medication assisted treatment for pregnant, postpartum and parenting women organizations in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval thr
 		Bi-State Primary Care Associat $1.5M approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with Granite Recovery Respite LLC, Salem, NH; and NH Respite LLC, Nashua, NH, to provide crisis respite beds in an amount not to exceed $2,111,500. (2)Further authorize advance payment in an amount not to exceed $65,304 to NH Respite LLC for startup cos
 		$2.1M approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with F.L. Merrill Construction Inc., Loudon, NH, for intersection reconstruction and safety improvements on NH Route 28 in Barnstead, on the basis of a low bid of $4,126,853. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $206,342.65
 		F.L. Merrill Construction Inc. $4.1M approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way’s request to pay property owners $56,410 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from September 12-29, 2019. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$56,410 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for rehabilitation of the bridge carrying NH Route 16 over Ellis River in Jackson, on the basis of a low bid of $1,462,477.75. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $73,123.89 for payment
R.M. Piper Inc. $1.5M approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with BETA Group Inc., Manchester, NH, for preliminary design of improvements to approximately 3 miles of NH Route 125 in the Town of Epping, for an amount not to exceed $1,404,791.23. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2
 		BETA Group Inc. $1.4M
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with E.D. Swett Inc., Concord, NH, for bridge rehabilitation efforts on I-89 NB, SB bridges over US Route 4 at Exit 19 and associated ramp work and bridge preservation work on the I-89 NB, SB bridges over the Mascoma River, on the basis o
 		E.D. Swett Inc. $9.8M approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Vermont Recreational Surfacing & Fencing Inc., Barnet, VT, for replacement of cable and beam guardrail and “F” terminal units on Tier 2 and 3 roads, on the basis of a low bid of $714,644.25. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the
Vermont Recreational Surfacing $714,644 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau or Right of Way to pay property owners $38,007 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List, for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from September 30, 2019 through October 10, 2019.
 		$38,007 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION personnel
Authorize the Executive Office to enter into an agreement with the Town of Exeter for the Town to reconstruct a portion of state owned and maintained NH Route 85/Newfields Road from 90 feet south of the center of the railroad overpass (NH Bridge #100/095) just north of the Exeter Public Works Drivew
 		$550,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with ENE Systems of NH Inc., Bow, NH, for HVAC Control System Inspection and Service, in the amount of $115,625. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% Turnpike Funds.
 		ENE Systems of NH Inc. $115,625 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to transfer to the Department of Environmental Services, sole management responsibility for a 6.56+/- acre portion of the Interstate Limited Access Right-of-Way located on the Southerly side of Interstate 89 along Silk Farm Road in the City of Concord. (2)Further
 		$130,000 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section, to enter into a contract with Wragg Bros. of Vermont Inc., Ascutney, VT, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Pattie MacIssac, Auburn, NH, in the amount of $22,492. Effective upon G&C approval through May 29, 2020. 100% High
 		Wragg Bros. of Vermont Inc. $22,492 approved
23 GOVERNORS COMMISSION ON DISABI
Authorize to accept and place on file the Annual Telecommunications Assistance Report for the period ending June 30, 2019.
 		approved
24 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSU
Authorize to enter into an agreement with James T. Noble M.D., Wolfeboro, NH, to serve as Physician Investigator of the Medical Review Subcommittee, in an amount not to exceed $108,530. (1)Further authorize to accept and expend additional agency funds in the amount of $22,945. The current Physician
James T. Noble M.D. $108,530 approved
25 STATE TREASURY
Authorize the State Treasurer to proceed with the sale and issuance of up to $100 million of general obligation bonds through a competitive process, negotiated sale, or private placement. Effective through March 31, 2020. (2)Further authorize the State Treasurer to conduct the sale and issuance of u
 		$150 approved
26 STATE TREASURY grant
Authorize to budget and expend $477,219 of surplus Land and Community Heritage Investment Program funds received in fiscal year 2019 and carried forward in fiscal year 2020. These funds will be used for providing grants for projects to preserve state natural and historic resources. Effective upon G&
 		$477,219 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST
Authorize to establish a salary of $131,357.20, salary grade JJ, maximum step for Ms. Carollynn Lear, Assistant Commissioner. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
 		$131,357 approved
28 COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISAB contract
Authorize to retroactively enter into a grant agreement with Refurbished Equipment Marketplace (REM) also d/b/a Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center Inc., Concord, NH, to provide assistances to individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities in purchasing, servicing, and in the deliver
 		Refurbished Equipment Marketpl $40,000 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR contract
Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a contract with Millennium Integrated Marketing LLC, Manchester, NH, to develop and implement campaign to educate consumers via targeting advertising and create demand for NH labeled milk at key local retailers, in the amount of $200,0
 		Millennium Integrated Marketin $200,000 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR
Authorize the Division of Animal Industry to accept and expend additional funds from the NH Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the amount of $2,360. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds.
 		$2,360 approved
31 BANKING DEPARTMENT
Authorize to continue membership and participation in the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, for an amount of $28,714. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 100% Other (Bank Exams and Assessment) Funds.
 		$28,714 approved
32 BANKING DEPARTMENT
Authorize to continue membership and participation in the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, for an amount of $19,026. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 100% Other (Bank Exams and Assessment) Funds.
 		$19,026 approved
33 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $52,200 from the US Department of Transportation – Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, for non-gas related work performed in the enforcement of the Underground Utility Damage Prevention System. Effective retroactive to S
 		$52,200 approved
34 OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE contract
Authorize to amend on a retroactive sole source basis, a contract with Optimal Energy Inc., Hinesburg, VT (originally approved by G&C on 9-27-17, item #41), to provide expert services to support the participation in proceedings related to energy efficiency and grid modernization before the NH Public
 		Optimal Energy Inc. approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT amendment
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Ski Area to enter into an amendment to the amended and restated agreement dated January 23, 2013 with Franconia Ski Club of Franconia, NH, to continue competitive ski racing and snow sports and skier education program
 		$2 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Solid Roots Construction LLC, Manchester, NH, for roof replacements on 28 buildings within the Bear Hill Area within Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, in the amount of $119,333. Effective upon G&C approval through June 3
 		Solid Roots Construction LLC $119,333 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain, to enter into a multi-year contract with Durham School Services LP, Thornton, NH, for the transport of international groups to and from Cannon Mountain Ski Area for daily skiing during the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 ski seasons, in the am
 		Durham School Services LP $43,780
38 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE amendment
Authorize to amend an agreement with Strafford Regional Planning Commission (originally approved by G&C on 9-20-18, item #52), for the Oyster River Watershed Management Plan Implementation Project, Phase II – Permeable Reactive Barrier Installation(s) project, by increasing the award amount by $10,0
 		$76,300 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Pine Grove MHP Cooperative Inc., Swanzey, NH, in the amount not to exceed $534,038 for water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2020. 100% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund. (2)Further authorize a loan agreement with the Pin
 		Pine Grove MHP Cooperative Inc $534,038 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the North Walpole Village District, Walpole, NH, in the amount not to exceed $700,000 for water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2022. 100% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund. (2)Further authorize a loan agreement with the Nort
 		North Walpole Village District $700,000 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to accept the gift of a 0.213 acre parcel of land from Etchstone Properties Inc., Nashua, NH.
 		approved
42 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
Authorize to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds from the Employee Retention Incentive Plan, in the amount of $4,542 for the purpose of providing workforce incentives to assist with the regional workforce crisis. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Other Funds.
 		$4,542 approved
43 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
Authorize to accept and expend funds from the Community Health Service Network, a payment in the amount of $5,000 to provide workforce incentives to assist with the regional workforce crisis. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% Other Funds.
 		$5,000 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Falmouth, ME, to provide targeted technical assistance regarding the National Association of State Directors of Special Education revised Meeting the Needs of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hear
 		Maine Educational Center for t $400,000 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Student Wellness, Office of Social & Emotional Wellness to enter into a sole source contract with NextStep LLC, Durham, NH, to modify its NextStep Bloom application to be used as a gamified Substance Misuse Prevention mobile and web based platform to benefit middle and high s
 		NextStep LLC $250,000 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Student Wellness, Office of Social & Emotional Wellness to enter into a sole source contract with NextStep LLC, Durham, NH, to modify its NextStep Bloom application to be used as a gamified Substance Misuse Prevention mobile and web based platform to benefit middle and high s
 		NextStep LLC $250,000 tabled
Gatsas
45A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the Community College System of NH, Concord, NH, to provide opportunities for qualified NH high school students to gain access and support for dual and concurrent enrollment in STEM (science, technology, engineering
 		Community College System of NH approved
45A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the Community College System of NH, Concord, NH, to provide opportunities for qualified NH high school students to gain access and support for dual and concurrent enrollment in STEM (science, technology, engineering
 		Community College System of NH tabled
Gatsas
46 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, to accept and expend $95,416 of federal pass through funds, entitled “EMS Records User Management Module”, from the Office of Highway Safety to provide a computer software upgrade for first responders to process li
 		$95,416 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY personnel
Authorize a salary increase from letter grade HH, step 7, to letter grade II, step 7, for Steven Lavoie, Director of Administration in the amount of $6,774.04 from the current salary of $117,805.48 to a new annual salary of $124,579.52 Director Lavoie is employed in unclassified position 9U065. Effe
 		$124,580 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Administration, Road Toll Bureau, to accept and expend funds entitled “Joint Federal/State Motor Fuel Tax Compliance Project” in the amount of $6,366 from the Federal Highway Administration for the Joint Federal/State Motor Fuel Tax Compliance project. Effective upon G&C ap
 		$6,366
49 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Office of Highway Safety to enter into a contractual agreement with the Capital Hotel Company LLC d/b/a Courtyard Marriott/Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH, to serve as the host site for the 2019 NH Office of Highway Safety Conference scheduled for November 25, 2019. Effective u
 		Capital Hotel Company LLC d/b/ approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Franklin to purchase and install a generator in the community’s primary Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $16,871.50. Effective upon G&C approval through September 3
 		$16,872 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to accept and expend $64,366 from the Federal Children’s Justice Act Grant awarded by Federal Administration for Children and Families, so support efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2022.
 		$64,366 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to retroactively enter into a subgrant with the Portsmouth Police Department, Portsmouth, NH, for the purpose of enhancing and sustaining the NH Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, in the amount of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2020 and $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2021. Effective July 1, 20
 		Portsmouth Police Department $250,000 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to retroactively enter into a subgrant with the Merrimack County Department of Corrections, Boscawen, NH, in an amount not to exceed $33,630, from the Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Formula Grant, for the purpose of assisting in the implementation and preser
 		Merrimack County Department of $33,630 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend an existing subgrant with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Newport, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-28-19, item #123), by increasing the price by $110,000 from $120,000 to $230,000. Effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. 100% General Funds.
 		Sullivan County Sheriff’s Depa $230,000 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend an existing subgrant to Merrimack County Department of Corrections, Boscawen, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-2-18, item #103), for the purpose of providing residential substance abuse treatment programs from the Federal Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Gran
 		Merrimack County Department of approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $700,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of December 2019.
 		$700.0M approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for wavier of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S payment
Authorize to pay the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers, Lexington, KY, in an amount not to exceed $3,500 for Fiscal Year 2020 membership dues. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
 		$3,500 approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize an annual salary step increase for Lorrie Rudis, Director of Personnel from Grade HH, Step 5 $106,705.56 to Grade HH, Step 6 $112,255.52. Effective October 25, 2019.
 		$112,256 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Easter Seals of NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide an employee shuttle service for state employees who work in the State House complex, for an amount not to exceed $33,516. Effective January 2, 2020 through June 30, 2020, with the option to renew for an addit
 		Easter Seals of NH Inc. $33,516 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Ackroyd Engineering LLC, Manchester, NH, for electrical services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, for an amount
Ackroyd Engineering LLC $300,000 approved