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Personnel Actions (20)
resignation
Andre R. Parent, Manchester
Fire Standards and Training Commission
resignation
Berkeley Heights, NJ
New Hampshire Transportation Council
resignation
Brianna Cameron, Hooksett
Board ofLicensure of Intemreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
resignation
Daniel P. Sweet, Kensington
Waste Management Council
resignation
David J. Cribbie, Belmont
Air Resources Council
resignation
Erin P. Jasina, Hampton
Family Mediator Certification Board
resignation
Geoffrey K. Mitchell, Exeter
Site Evaluation Committee
resignation
George I. Kassas, Salem
Site Evaluation Committee
resignation
James L. Garvin, Pembroke
State Historical Resources Council
resignation
Jayme L. Severance, Manchester
Recreational Therapy Governing Board
resignation
Justin A Cutting, Hampton
Fire Standards and Training Commission
resignation
Kerry P. Steckowych, Goffstown
Justice, New Hampshire Circuit Court
resignation
Lori M. Johnstone, Auburn
Board of Li censure oflntemreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
resignation
Lorrie A Rudis, Merrimack
Director, Division of Personnel, DAS
resignation
Robert E. Duval, Manchester
Air Resources Council
resignation
Stephan W. Hamilton, Salem
Merrimack River Valley Flood Control Commission
resignation
Steven G. Guercia, Concord
Mechanical Licensing Board
resignation
Thomas N. Thomson, Orford
Current Use Advisory Board
resignation
Timothy G. Sink, Concord
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
resignation
William H. Stelling, Manchester
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Customers Bank to PlaneSense, Inc. located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use
 		approved
6 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Customers Bank to PlaneSense, Inc. located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use
 		approved
6A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to finalize the determination made by the Commissioner that on October 8, 2018, a Registered Nurse I at the NH Hospital sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in natu
 		approved
6A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to finalize the determination made by the Commissioner that on October 8, 2018, a Registered Nurse I at the NH Hospital sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in natu
 		approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to finalize the determination made by the Commissioner that on October 14, 2018, a Registered Nurse at the NH Hospital sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in natur
 		approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing contract with Cognosante Consulting LLC, Falls Church, VA (originally approved by G&C on 12-1-04, late item E), for continuation of quality assurance services in compliance with the requirements of the Centers for Medicare an
 		Cognosante Consulting LLC $33.1M approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated October 17, 2018, to provide permanent housing programs to homeless individuals and families through the Federal Continuum of Care program, in an amount not to exceed $246,123. Effective December 31, 2018 thr
 		$246,123 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with one of thirteen vendors, FIT/NHNH Inc., (originally approved by G&C on 7-28-18, item #7), to provide substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services, statewide, by increasing the combined price by $208,256 f
 		one of thirteen vendors, FIT/N $4.9M approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend a retroactive sole source agreement with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, one of eight vendors as detailed in letter dated October 30, 2018, (originally approved by G&C on 10-31-18, item #17A), to develop, implement and operationalize statewide clinical telephone overnight, weeke
 		Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospit $19.1M approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to expend funds from the State Opioid Response grant to exercise a renewal option with a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, for the provision of peer recovery support services and parenting education for pregnant women and parents in recovery
 		exercise a renewal option with $1.9M approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into retroactive sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated October 25, 2018, to implement person-centered Healthcare Homes that will ensure delivery of integrated primary care, community behavioral health care and wellness services for young people with s
 		$1.0M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source contract with Antioch University d/b/a Antioch University New England, Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-27-17, item #17), to continue to provide technical assistance in the development of a new 10-Year Plan for Mental Health Services, by increasin
 		Antioch University d/b/a Antio $162,207 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN grant
Authorize to accept and expend Title I Grants from the NH Department of Education in the amount of $93,869. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Other Funds.
 		$93,869
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept and expend the additional amount of $5,205. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019.
 		$5,205 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Prescott, and with Councilors Volinsky and Pappas voting no, tabled the request of the Bureau of Operations to accept and expend revenue in the amount of $106,250 from the NH Department of Environmental Services
$106,250 approved
Volinsky, Pappas
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of State, Division of Vital Records Administration, Concord, NH, for the enhancement of birth records for opioid-related surveillance, in an amount not to exceed $45,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2019. 10
 		$45,000 tabled
19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize a memorandum of understanding with the NH Department of Justice, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, for toxicology laboratory services for opioid-related surveillance, in the amount of $120,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$120,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) to make unencumbered payments not to exceed $1,838,160 to statewide providers that enter into service agreements with the BCCP to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2
 		$1.8M approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $8,000 as documented in the Contemplated Damage Awards List, for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period from October 10, 2018 through October 15, 2018.
 		$8,000 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to retroactively accept and expend revenue in the amount of $20,995 from the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Private/Local Funds.
 		$20,995 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to submit the annual summary of contracts with various private contractors to assist with winter maintenance activities, emergency repair of infrastructure due to flooding or other unexpected natural disasters, along with highway and bridge maintenance eff
 		approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement for a 450 square foot parcel of state-owned land located on the Portsmouth Branch Railroad corridor in the City of Manchester to Outfront Media for the greater of 30% of annual advertising income for the location per
$5,500 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement for a 450 square foot parcel of state-owned land located on the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad corridor in the City of Manchester to Outfront Media for the greater of 30% of annual advertising income for the location
$7,500 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with McFarland-Johnson Inc., Concord, 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 November 30, 2021
 		McFarland-Johnson Inc. $1.0M approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with GM2 Associates Inc., Concord, 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 November 30, 2021.
 		GM2 Associates Inc. $1.0M approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Cold River Bridges LLC, Walpole, NH, for bridge replacement, NH 123A over Warren Brook in Alstead, on the basis of a low bid of $1,117,341.50. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $55,867.08 for payment of latent condi
 		Cold River Bridges LLC $1.1M approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Nashua Airport Authority in Nashua, NH, to purchase snow removal equipment at Boire Field, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $394,250. Effective upon G&C approval through June 21, 2022. 95% Federal, 5% General Funds.
 		$394,250 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Beck & Bellucci Inc., Franklin, NH, for bridge preservation on two bridges in Hopkinton, on the basis of a low bid of $2,608,922.62. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $260,892.26 for payment of latent conditions whi
 		Beck & Bellucci Inc. $2.6M approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Conway NH, to rehabilitate, mark, light and sign Taxiway A, associated stub taxiways and an aircraft holding apron at the Concord Municipal Airport, in the amount of $2,707,500. Effective upon G&C approval through August 5, 2022.
$2.7M approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to lease a 3,900 square foot parcel of State-owned land located on the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad corridor in the City of Manchester to the Redimix Companies Inc., for a total of $5,000 ($1,000 per year) and a one-time administrative fee of $1,100. Effectiv
 		$5,000 approved
33 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSU
Authorize to retroactively pay Rick Wisler for compensation due to missed increments from June 9, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% OPLC Funds.
 		approved
34 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSU
Authorize to make a retroactive payment of $1,257.03 to Charles Ackroyd, Member, Board of Professional Engineers, for travel expenses incurred in SFY’s 2015 and 206. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Agency Income.
 		$1,257 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF STATE nomination
Authorize to appoint Stephen Wurtz of Bow, as the Acting State Registrar of Vital Records effective December 1, 2018.
 		approved
36 STATE TREASURY grant
Authorize a memorandum of understanding between the State Treasury and the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, which provides that the unspent appropriation of the State Jobs Grant Fund, in the amount of $135,623, will be transferred from the State Treasury to the Department of Business and
 		$135,623 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR
Authorize the Division of Regulatory Services to budget and expend balance forward from the Organic Process-Handlers Certification Account funds in the amount of $1,653 for the purposes of funding anticipated deficits in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019.
 		$1,653 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR
Authorize the Division of Pesticide Control to budget and expend balance forward from the Pesticide Training Program funds in the amount of $22,112 for the purposes of funding anticipated deficits in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Agency Income.
 		$22,112 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR
Authorize the State Conservation Committee to budget and expend balance forward from the Soil Conservation Account funds in the amount of $99,778 for the purposes of funding anticipated deficits in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Agency Income.
 		$99,778 approved
40 THE ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTME contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with RTH Mechanical Contractors Inc., Brentwood, NH, for the purpose of providing upgrades to the existing vehicle exhaust system at the Littleton Field Maintenance Service, in an amount not to exceed $223,704. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $1
 		RTH Mechanical Contractors Inc $236,704 approved
41 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to retroactively amend a sole source contract with Gorman Actuarial Inc., Marlborough, MA (originally approved by G&C on 2-21-18, item #30), for the provision of actuarial and policy support to better understand NH’s insured markets, by extending the end date from September 30, 2018 to Dec
 		Gorman Actuarial Inc. approved
42 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Center for Employment Security Education and Research Inc., Washington, DC, to provide NHES with all phases of implementation of the Workforce Connect software suite, in the amount not to exceed $598,982.60. Effective upon G&C approval through
 		Center for Employment Security $598,983 approved
43 BANKING DEPARTMENT
Authorize to retroactively continue membership and participation in the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, for an amount of $17,673. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Other Funds.
 		$17,673 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT transfer
Authorize to accept and place on file the reports for transfers of funds for the quarter ending September 30, 2018.
 		approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant to The Moving Company Dance Center d/b/a MoCo Arts, Keene, NH, to strengthen the capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors, in the amount of $13,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
 		Moving Company Dance Center d/ $13,000 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Conservation License Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Claremont Opera House, Claremont, NH, for the restoration of the 200 seats at the Claremont Opera House, in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Agency I
 		Claremont Opera House $20,000 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant in the amount of $13,000 to the Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, NH, to strengthen the capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 1
 		$13,000 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant in the amount of $13,000 to The Children’s Museum of NH, Dover, NH to strengthen the capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% G
 		$13,000 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the State Council on the Arts to award a Conservation License Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the University of NH, Durham, NH, for the digitization of the Bowen Textile Collection, in the amount of $18,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Agency Income.
 		University of NH $18,000 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation License Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Town of Walpole, NH, for the restoration of the Bridge Memorial Library’s historic stack room, in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2020. 100% Agency
 		$10,000 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT
NOT USED
 		not_used
52 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT amendment
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to amend the terms of the Lease Agreement with the White Mountains Recreation Association Inc., d/b/a White Mountain Attractions Association (originally approved by G&C on 11-19-08, item #81), by extending the lease term for an additional 3 year period
$275,000 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay fiscal year 2019 membership dues to the Northeast Recycling Council, Brattleboro, VT, in the amount of $6,000 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
 		$6,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to retroactively amend a sole source contract with the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association, Boston, MA (originally approved by G&C on 3-8-17, item #55B), to allow additional time for completion of work tasks, by extending the end date from September 30, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
 		Northeast Waste Management Off approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Rochester, NH, to advise the 2019 update of coastal flood risk projections for NH and inform future implementation of community revitalization tax relief incentives to enhance coastal resilience, in the
Strafford Regional Planning Co $6,000 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with The H.L. Turner Group Inc., Concord, NH, to provide a condition assessment of certain enhancements of Murphy Dam in Pittsburg, NH, in an amount not to exceed $219,016.69. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2019. 100% Connecticut-Coos Project (O
 		H.L. Turner Group Inc. $219,017 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, to update best available science relevant to coastal flood risks in NH, in the amount of $59,831. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
 		University of NH, Sponsored Pr $59,831 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the City of Somersworth, in an amount not to exceed $10,540,000 to finance the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 44% CWSRF Federal, 9% Capital (Other) and 47% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
 		$10.5M approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Hampton, in an amount not to exceed $4,996,850 to finance the Church Street Pump Station Force Main Upgrade Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% Federal, 17% Capital (Other) Funds.
 		$5.0M approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Robert/Vicki Gilfert’s request for a five year time extension to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton. (Originally approved by G&C on 1-29-14, item #43).
 		approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Driftwood Condominiums’ request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia.
 		approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Clark Enterprises Inc.’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
 		approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize N. Miles Cook III’s request to perform work on the Piscataqua River in Dover.
 		approved
64 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
Authorize to accept and expend funds from the Community Health Service Network, 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, 2019. 100% Other Funds.
 		$5,000 approved
65 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Northern Peabody LLC, Manchester, NH, to provide Laundry Domestic Hot Water Tank replacement services to the Veterans Home, in the amount of $83,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.
 		Northern Peabody LLC $83,000 approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Paradigm Consulting LLC., to provide professional development, technical assistance, support, and resources to school districts and families on screening, identification of risk factors for dyslexia and related disorders, and intervention strategie
 		$15,630 approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Grantham to purchase an emergency management trailer, traffic control equipment, and an electronic message board for a total of $22,527. Effective upon G&C approval through September
 		$22,527 approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission to update Local Hazard Mitigation Plans for several communities for a total amount of $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 30, 2021. 10
 		$15,000 approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $94,324 from the Office of Highway Safety titled NHSP Distracted Driving Patrols for the purpose of encouraging all motor vehicle operators to focus on the task of driving. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Agency Inco
 		$94,324 approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $700,000,000 to cover payment of expenditures for the month of December 2018.
 		$700.0M approved
71 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
72 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property to amend a contract with Sprint Solutions Inc., Overland Park, KS (originally approved by G&C on 10-5-16, item #46), for the provision of wireless cellular and data service, by amending and adding multiple plans that have improved rates and services. The
 		Sprint Solutions Inc. approved
73 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Ameresco Inc., Framingham, MA, to perform a detailed investment grade audit, in the amount of $10,500. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2019. 57% Transfer from Other Agencies, 9% Fish and Game, 5% Federal, 17% Highway, 10% Agency Income, 2% Other Fu
 		Ameresco Inc. $10,500 approved