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Personnel Actions (19)

resignation

Carol Jerry, Sanbornton

Acting Director, Division of Personnel, DAS

resignation

Christina L. Luppi, Nottingham

Fish and Game Commission

resignation

Christopher C. Coates, Keene

New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees

resignation

James M. Jalbert, Rollinsford

New Hampshire Transportation Council

resignation

Jeffrey R. Smith, Berlin

Acting Interim Warden, Northern NH Correctional Facility

resignation

John Genovese, Swanzey

Pharmacy Board

resignation

John J. Colony, Harrisville

New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority

resignation

Mark S. Derby, Merrimack

Justice of the New Hampshire Circuit Court

resignation

Michael C. Mace, New

Justice of the New Hampshire Circuit Court

resignation

Nicholas Dahl, Nashua

Police Commission, Nashua

resignation

Nicole J. Harrington, Nashua

Pharmacy Board

resignation

Paul A. Szoc, Keene

Enhanced 911 Commission

resignation

Peter W. Caswell, Temple

New Hampshire Water Well Board

resignation

Robert J. Letourneau, Derry

Ballot Law Commission

resignation

Ryan D. Andersen, Bath

Professional Standards Director, Department of Corrections

resignation

Sara J. Willingham, Concord

Director, Division of Personnel, DAS

resignation

Sherman L. Hallock, Dorchester

Assessing Standards Board

resignation

Tammy A. Newell, Bedford

Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

resignation

Thomas E. Andross, Lisbon

Enhanced 911 Commission

Agenda Items

#	Department	Description	Vendor	Amount	Vote
6	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to the existing lease with the City of Rochester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #317A), for continued occupation of the Rochester District Office, by increasing the price in the amount of $477,400 to $4,068,387.50 from $3,590,987.50,		$4.1M	approved
7	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize to enter into retroactive sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated July 23, 2018, to provide clinical testing, public health investigation and case management as well as outreach and education services to prevent and control infectious diseases, in an amount not		$921,955	approved
8	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize the Division for Behavioral Health Services to enter into a sole source agreement with ITW Food Equipment Group LLC / Hobart, Troy, OH, to provide maintenance and repair on the commercial kitchen equipment at NH Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $17,000. Effective upon G&C approval thro	ITW Food Equipment Group LLC /	$17,000	approved
9	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Riverbend Community Mental Health, Concord, NH, to provide Peer Recovery Support Services, in an amount not to exceed $108,450. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.	Riverbend Community Mental Hea	$108,450	approved
10	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN	Authorize the Division of Client Services to enter into an agreement with University of Massachusetts Medical School, Shrewsbury, MA, to provide Vocational Trainings to the Department’s Disability Determination Unit’s medical professional staff, in an amount not to exceed $4,800. Effective upon G&C	University of Massachusetts Me	$4,800	approved
11	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated August 2, 2018, to provide permanent housing and permanent supportive housing programs to homeless individuals and families through the Federal Continuum of Care program in an amount not to exceed $243,989. E		$243,989	approved
12	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Human Resources to retroactively pay Richard Drew, Highway Maintainer III, $1,655.13 for compensation due to missed increments from August 17, 2017 to June 21, 2018. 100% Highway Funds.		$1,655	approved
13	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Human Resources to retroactively pay Gary LeBlanc, Assistant Highway Patrol Foreman, $2,217.60 for compensation due to missed increments from July 28, 2017 to June 21, 2018. 100% Highway Funds.		$2,218	approved
14	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant	Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to pay the City of Nashua, NH, an amount not to exceed $275,000 to provide half of the funds required to match Federal Transit Administration grant funds for eligible revenue rolling stock and passenger amenities to support the City of Nashua’s Nashua Transit S		$275,000	approved
15	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment	Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into Local Project Agreements (and their amendments) with municipalities and other eligible for State Bridge Aid. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. (2)Further authorize to annually report an informational item, withi			approved
16	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Finance and Contracts to enter into an agreement with Joseph Merritt & Co., Inc., Barnstead, NH, for a lease purchase for the HP Pagewide XL 5100 Wide Format Engineering Multi-Function Printer with Scanner, to be located in the DOT Print Shop, at an annual cost of $14,700 and	Joseph Merritt & Co., Inc.	$73,500	approved
17	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to retroactively amend a contract with R&T Electric Inc., Concord, NH, to perform electrical work in conjunction with the rearrangement of office space in the John O. Morton Building, by increasing the total amount payable by $5,721 from $11,788 to $17,509, and	R&T Electric Inc.	$17,509	approved
18	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for permanent pavement repairs to damage due to October 29, 2017 storm events in the District I area, on the basis of a low bid of $514,067.55. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $2	Pike Industries Inc.	$514,068	approved
19	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Transportation Systems Management & Operations to enter into a contract amendment with Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX (originally approved by G&C on 5-23-14, item #110), for the continued support of Maintenance and Operations and Enhancements, by increasing the		$6.6M	approved
20	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Weaver Bros. Construction Co., Inc., Bow, NH, for widening NH 106 from 800’ south of Mudgett Hill Road to 1,400’ north of the NH Motor Speedway South Entrance, on the basis of a low bid of $2,631,812.60. (2)Further authorize a contin	Weaver Bros. Construction Co.,	$2.6M	approved
21	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with GM2 & Associates Inc., Concord, NH, for on-call engineering services for various bridge projects located throughout the State, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2021. 100% Fed	GM2 & Associates Inc.	$1.0M	approved
21	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with GM2 & Associates Inc., Concord, NH, for on-call engineering services for various bridge projects located throughout the State, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2021. 100% Fed	GM2 & Associates Inc.	$1.0M	approved
21	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with GM2 & Associates Inc., Concord, NH, for on-call engineering services for various bridge projects located throughout the State, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2021. 100% Fed	GM2 & Associates Inc.	$1.0M	approved
21A	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with Affinity LED Light LLC, Portsmouth, NH, for conversion of highway lighting from existing Mercury Vapor and High Pressure Sodium to Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures currently covered under tariff agreements with both Eversource and Un	Affinity LED Light LLC	$36,504	approved
21A	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with Affinity LED Light LLC, Portsmouth, NH, for conversion of highway lighting from existing Mercury Vapor and High Pressure Sodium to Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures currently covered under tariff agreements with both Eversource and Un	Affinity LED Light LLC	$36,504	approved
21A	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with Affinity LED Light LLC, Portsmouth, NH, for conversion of highway lighting from existing Mercury Vapor and High Pressure Sodium to Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures currently covered under tariff agreements with both Eversource and Un	Affinity LED Light LLC	$36,504	approved
21B	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant	Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $417,365 for the purpose of assisting three organizations provide microenterprise training and technical assistance activities. Effective August 22, 2018 through Ju	County of Cheshire	$417,365	approved
21B	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant	Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $417,365 for the purpose of assisting three organizations provide microenterprise training and technical assistance activities. Effective August 22, 2018 through Ju	County of Cheshire	$417,365	approved
21B	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant	Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $417,365 for the purpose of assisting three organizations provide microenterprise training and technical assistance activities. Effective August 22, 2018 through Ju	County of Cheshire	$417,365	approved
22	DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Windsor Solutions Inc., Portland, OR (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #15), to host the “Automated Forms submittal” solution, also known as NFORM, within Amazon Web Services Government Cloud environment, by increasing the cont		$2.1M	approved
23	DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST payment	Authorize to pay membership dues to the Multistate Tax Commission Joint Audit Program in the amount of $141,912. Effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.		$141,912	approved
24	DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST amendment	Authorize to enter into a retroactive amendment with Robert Half International, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-23-17, item #59), for temporary data entry services, by increasing the amount by $70,000 from $70,000 to $140,000, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2018 t		$140,000	approved Volinsky
25	DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST payment	Authorize to retroactively pay annual membership dues to the Federation of Tax Administrators, Washington, DC, in the amount of $11,295. This amount consists of two fees, one for annual organizational dues in the amount of $8,845 and one for maintenance fees for the Modernized Federal-State E-File P		$11,295	approved
26	DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST	Authorize to retroactively pay a membership fee to the Multistate Tax Commission, Washington, DC, in the amount of $12,316, for membership in the Nexus Program as an Associate Member. Effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.		$12,316	approved
27	INSURANCE DEPARTMENT	Authorize to make a one-time retroactive salary payment to Destiny Velasquez Buffington, a Human Resources Technician, in the amount of $1,124.78 for the period of March 30, 2018 through May 9, 2018 with previous fiscal year funds. 100% Other Funds.		$1,125	approved
28	INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Examination Resources LLC, Atlanta, GA (originally approved by G&C on 11-8-17, item #41), for the provision of consulting services by increasing the amount by $7,200 from $67,400 to $74,600. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30,		$74,600	approved
29	INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Regulatory Insurance Advisors LLC of Lincoln, NE (originally approved by G&C on 8-23-17, item #65), for the provision of consulting services by increasing the amount by $40,620 from $169,750 to $210,370, and by extending the end date from		$210,370	approved
30	PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION	Authorize a salary increment of $6,104.80 to Commissioner Michael S. Giaimo. Effective August 24, 2018. 100% Utilities Assessment.		$6,105	approved
31	PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION	Authorize a salary increment of $6,104.80 to Commissioner Kathryn M. Bailey. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Utilities Assessment.		$6,105	approved
32	DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract	Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to exercise a retroactive contract renewal option with Lou Hammond & Associates Inc., New York, NY (originally approved by G&C on 6-29-16, item #74), for domestic public relations, by increasing the limit by $400,000 from $400,000 to $800,000,		$800,000	approved
33	NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract	Authorize to enter into a contract with Weston & Sampson CMR Inc., Peabody, MA, for the chemical treatment and redevelopment of Field Well #5 at the Milford State Fish Hatchery, in the amount of $17,690. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2019. 75% Federal, 25% Fish and Game Funds.	Weston & Sampson CMR Inc.	$17,690	approved
34	DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT	Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment totaling $990.92 to Charles Flint to compensate for wages that were not paid in State Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018. Associated benefits totaling $75.81 have also been included for a total payment of $1,066.73. 100% Agency Income.		$1,067	approved
35	DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract	Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to make a retroactive sole source payment to Denron Plumbing & HVAC LLC, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $16,850 for emergency installation of a supplemental air conditioning unit to mitigate damage to a newly installed lifeguard radio communication sy		$16,850	approved
36	DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract	Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a sole source contract with Wintersteiger Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, for annual service and calibration of ski tuning machines at Cannon Mountain Ski Area’s Rental and Repair Shop, in the amount of $13,415. Effective upon G	Wintersteiger Inc.	$13,415	approved
37	DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract	Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with I Roof LLC, Hudson, NH, to perform roof replacement on multiple buildings at Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, NH, in the amount of $85,175. Effective upon G&C approval through October 26, 2018. 100% Capital Funds.	I Roof LLC	$85,175	approved
38	DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT	Authorize the NH State Library to retroactively renew membership with the Council of State Libraries in the Northeast, in the amount of $3,000. Effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 100% General Funds.		$3,000	approved
39	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract	Authorize to enter into a contract with the USI Insurance Services, Bedford, NH, to purchase property insurance coverage for the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program for a total cost not to exceed $37,688. Effective September 1, 2018 through September 1, 2019. 100% WRBP Funds.	USI Insurance Services	$37,688	approved
40	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize to enter into a single bid agreement with Wind River Environmental LLC, Marlborough, MA, for grease removal and disposal services, in the amount of $115,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2021. 100% WRBP Funds.	Wind River Environmental LLC	$115,500	approved
41	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, to support implementation of the Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership management plan and monitoring plan, in the amount of $220,000. Effective upon G&C approval through Jun	University of NH, Sponsored Pr	$220,000	approved
42	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize to enter into an agreement with GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., Norwood, MA, to provide engineering services for the reconstruction of the dam at Ossipee Lake, in an amount not to exceed $491,492.15. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Capital (General) Funds.	GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc.	$491,492	approved
43	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize to enter into an agreement with A.J. Cameron Sod Farms Inc., Farmington, NH, to provide on-demand hydroseeding services at certain state-owned dams, in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2019. 67% Dam Maintenance, 33% General Funds.	A.J. Cameron Sod Farms Inc.	$30,000	approved
44	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Town of Durham, NH, to complete the Littlehale Pond-Dam and Stream Restoration Project, in the amount of $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.	Town of Durham	$75,000	approved
45	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Whitefield, in an amount not to exceed $3,566,000 to finance the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.		$3.6M	approved
46	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Durham, in an amount not to exceed $214,400 to finance the Dover Road Pump Station Forcemain Upgrade. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.		$214,400	approved
47	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE amendment	Authorize to retroactively amend an Asset Management grant to Newfields Village Water and Sewer District, Newfields, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-7-17, item #103), by extending the completion date to December 31, 2018 from May 31, 2018. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.	Newfields Village Water and Se		approved
48	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize Edward J. Williams’ request to perform work on Little Bay in Durham.			approved
49	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize Port Wedeln Association Inc’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.			approved
50	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize Weetamoe Shores Condominium Association’s request to perform work on Ossipee Lake in Ossipee.			approved
51	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant	Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to accept and expend grant funds from the Office of the Commissioner, in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for providing a hosted Web-based cellular phone notification system and associated services for HSEM to alert and warn		$35,000	approved
52	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant	Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Warner to purchase and install equipment to support their Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $85,773. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2019. 100% Fed		$85,773	approved
53	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY	Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend major Disaster Assistance funds in the amount of $2,057 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These funds are related to Tropical Storm Irene. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2018. 100		$2,057	approved
54	DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE	Authorize salary increases for attorneys in the Department of Justice. Effective for the pay period beginning August 31, 2018, to be paid on September 28, 2018, upon G&C approval.			approved
55	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S personnel	Authorize to establish a salary of $101,536.24, Salary Grade GG, Step 6 for the Manager of Employee Relations, Mr. Matthew Newland, position #9U032. Effective August 31, 2018. 100% General Funds.		$101,536	approved
56	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver	Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.			approved
57	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S lease	Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the Town of Hooksett, NH, to provide courtroom and office space for the 6th circuit court – district division – Hooksett comprised of approximately 6,093 square feet located at 101 Merrimack Street, Hooksett, NH, for an am	Town of Hooksett	$387,660	approved
58	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract	Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with Express Scripts Inc., Saint Louis, MO, for the administration of the prescription drug benefit provided to state employees and retirees and, with respect to employees, consistent with state collective bargaining agreements, in the amou	Express Scripts Inc.	$212.4M	approved
59	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract	Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D. L. King & Associates Inc., Nashua, NH, for the NH Veterans Home Equipment Upgrades, Tilton, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,284,012. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $69,779 for	D. L. King & Associates Inc.	$1.4M	approved
60	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract	Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Ray’s Electric and General Contracting Inc., Berlin, NH, for the Umbagog New Bathhouse, Cambridge, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,335,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 19, 2019. 67% Gener	Ray’s Electric and General Con	$1.4M	approved
61	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract	Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with LGR 1 Inc., Lowell, MA, for the Adjutant General Department’s Manchester Readiness Center Roof Replacement, Manchester, NH, for a total price not to exceed $920,000. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the	LGR 1 Inc.	$1.0M	approved