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Feb 15, 2017

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Personnel Actions (16)

resignation

Carissa J. Magri, Stratham

Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board

resignation

David Bryan, Newmarket

Public Water Access Advisory Board

resignation

Deborah B. Butler, Concord

Judicial Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

resignation

Dena B. Shields, Newbury

Board of Licensed Dietitians

resignation

Frank Edelblut, Wilton

Commissioner for the Department of Education

resignation

Heather Phillips, Thornton

Judicial Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

resignation

Jacqueline Rzasa, Manchester

Recreational Therapy Governing Board

resignation

Joan C. Barthold, Lyme

Medical Review Subcommittee

resignation

Joseph N. Bautista, Exeter

Medical Review Subcommittee

resignation

Lawrence J. Blaney, Manchester

NH Motor Vehicle Industry Board

resignation

Michele L. Tremblay, Penacook

Public Water Access Advisory Board

resignation

Nicholas Pfeifer, Loudon

Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals

resignation

Olivia R. Freeman, Hudson

Occupational Therapy Governing Board

resignation

Robert E. Martel, Dunbarton

Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation

resignation

William J. Infantine, Manchester

Electricians Board

resignation

William S. Campbell, Amherst

Fire Standards and Training Commission, Department of Safety

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-a with respect to a loan from Granite Bank to Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, Inc. located in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing			denied Prescott, Volinsky, Wheeler
7	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN	Authorize to finalize the determination made by the Commissioner that on November 13, 2016 Karrie Lovejoy, a Registered Nurse II 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			approved
8	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize to enter into a retroactive 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 by the Rochester District Office, by increasing the price in the amount of $467,925 to $3,590,987.50 from $3,		$3.6M	approved
9	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN	Authorize the Division of Child Support Services to enter into an agreement with Experian Information Solutions Inc., Costa Mesa, CA, for the provision of credit reporting services in an amount not to exceed $72,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 66% Federal, 34% General Funds.	Experian Information Solutions	$72,000	approved
10	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN grant	Authorize to accept and expend private funds for Spark NH, Early Childhood Advisory Council. This request is retroactive as a portion of the funds (50%, or $10,000 of $20,000) will be used to pay for expenses incurred prior to the G&C’s approval due to the lateness of the award date relative to the		$20,000	approved
11	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN	Authorize to enter into a retroactive agreement with Northern NH Healthcare Collaborative d/b/a Northwoods Home Health & Hospice, for the provision of In Home Care Services, In Home Health Aide Level of Care Services, and In Home Nursing Level of Care Services, in an amount not to exceed $542,538.50	Northern NH Healthcare Collabo	$542,538	approved
12	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Arlington, VA, to enhance statewide infectious disease readiness and build on infection prevention infrastructure across the continuum of care, in an amount not to exceed $33	Association for Professionals	$330,000	approved
13	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment	Authorize to amend an existing agreement with the Community Health Access Network Inc., Newmarket, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-28-15, item #13), to continue to coordinate and implement diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cancer health systems interventions to improve prevention, early detect	Community Health Access Networ	$1.2M	approved
14	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN	Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with Keene State College, Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-13-15, item #11), for the provision of nutrition consultation and to implement a statewide Healthy Eating and Sodium Reduction project, by increasing the price by $99,	Keene State College	$397,200	approved Wheeler
15	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated November 22, 2016, for the provision of disability determination services, in an amount not to exceed $261,700. Effective upon G&C approval or July 1, 2017 whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 71% Feder		$261,700	approved
15	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract	Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated November 22, 2016, for the provision of disability determination services, in an amount not to exceed $261,700. Effective upon G&C approval or July 1, 2017 whichever is later, through June 30, 2018. 71% Feder		$261,700	approved
15A	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN	Authorize to accept and expend $25,000 in additional operating funds for the purpose of promoting employee educational opportunities. Effective upon G&C approval until the entire balance is expended.		$25,000	approved
15A	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN	Authorize to accept and expend $25,000 in additional operating funds for the purpose of promoting employee educational opportunities. Effective upon G&C approval until the entire balance is expended.		$25,000	approved
16	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer	Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $6,265,000 from Highway Surplus to fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 3027. 100% Highway Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 17, 2017.		$6.3M	approved
17	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc., New York, NY, and Manchester, NH, to complete the final design of the roadway and bridges comprising the northern section of the Salem-Manchester I-93 improvement project beginning in the Town of Windham and e	Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc.	$11.6M	approved
18	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to transfer 0.201 +/- of an acre parcel of State owned land located on the northerly side of NH Route 101 in the Town of Bedford to 209 Route 101 Realty LLC for the impacts necessary to build the Bedford 13953 NH Route 101 reconstruction project which includes .0		$22,000	approved
19	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to sell a 7,330 square foot parcel of State-owned land located on the Northern Railroad Corridor in the Town of Danbury to Douglas Colby for $1,800 and the one time administrative fee of $1,100. Effective upon G&C approval.		$1,800	approved
20	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Division of Project Development to accept and expend revenue in the amount of $20,000 from the Department of Environmental Services Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund to develop Limited Reuse Soils protocols. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Agency Income.		$20,000	approved
21	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $52,255 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from December 20, 2016 through January 11, 2017. Effective upon G&C approval.		$52,255	approved
22	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Weaver Bros., Construction Company Inc., Bow, NH, for reconstruction of I-93 northbound and southbound, on the basis of a low bid of $34,221,205.20. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $1,026,636.16 for payment of lat	Weaver Bros., Construction Com	$34.2M	approved
23	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract	Authorize to amend the sole source contract agreement with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-3-16, item #28), for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low income households receiving weatherization service	Community Action Program Belkn	$213,963	approved
24	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract	Authorize to amend the sole source contract agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-3-16, item #26), for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low income households receiving weatherization services, by increasing	Tri-County Community Action Pr	$281,420	approved
25	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract	Authorize to amend the sole source contract agreement with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-3-16, item #25), for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low income households receiving weatherization services, by increasing the amount	Southern NH Services Inc.	$531,054	approved
26	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract	Authorize to amend the sole source contract agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-3-16, item #27), for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low income households receiving weatherization services, by increasing the a	Southwestern Community Service	$150,394	approved
27	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract	Authorize to amend the sole source contract agreement with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-3-16, item #24), for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low income households receiving weatherization services, by	Community Action Partnership o	$123,169	approved
28	DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC	Authorize the Division of Historic Resources to accept a Term Historic Preservation Easement consisting of the real property and structure situated thereon, known as Castle in the Clouds (aka Lucknow Estate), Moultonborough, NH, and no appraised value, from Castle Preservation Society for the term o			approved
29	DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC contract	Authorize to execute a sole source amendment to a contract with Dignard Architectural Services, Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, item #109), for Professional Architectural Services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department, by increasi	Dignard Architectural Services	$550,000	approved
30	INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract	Authorize to enter into a contract with Regulatory Insurance Advisors LLC, Lincoln, NE, for consulting services, in the amount of $45,895.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.	Regulatory Insurance Advisors	$45,896	approved
31	PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION contract	Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source contract amendment with Williams Consulting Inc., Saint Johns, FL (originally approved by the Attorney General’s Office on 5-24-16), for utility engineering and/or technical consulting services, by increasing the amount by $90,000 from $100,000 to $1		$190,000	approved
32	OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE	Authorize to continue membership and participation in the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, in the amount of $3,157. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. 100% Other Funds (Utilities Assessments).		$3,157	approved
33	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract	Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a sole source retroactive amendment to the contract with The Aulson Company LLC, Methuen, MA (originally approved by G&C on 8-3-16, item #44), for roof replacement on multiple buildings at Franconia Notch State Park, by increasing the amou	Aulson Company LLC	$156,445	approved
34	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract	Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with B. Davis Construction Company LLC, Jaffrey, NH, for building improvements to the North Country Resource Center located in Lancaster, NH, in the amount of $186,727. Effective upon G&C approval through June 29, 2017. 100% Capita	B. Davis Construction Company	$186,727	approved
35	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC	Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to purchase 288 acres of working forestland known as the “Heon Tract” abutting Cape Horn State Forest in the Town of Northumberland from The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH, in the amount of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Forest Improvement Fu		$100,000	approved
36	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC lease	Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a lease agreement with NH #1 Rural Cellular Inc., Chicago, IL, for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Kearsarge Mountain in Kearsarge Mountain State Forest. Effective upon G&C approval through February 14, 2022, with the optio	NH #1 Rural Cellular Inc.	$44,984	approved
37	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC lease	Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a newly enacted lease agreement with Northeast Wireless Networks LLC, Falmouth, ME, for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2021, w	Northeast Wireless Networks LL	$44,552	approved
38	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract	Authorize the Division of Economic Development’s Office of International Commerce to enter into a retroactive contract amendment with Wedu Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-9-16, item #72, in the amount of $100,000), to provide a marketing strategy and streamlined website for the		$100,000	approved
39	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE payment	Authorize to make a retroactive payment of Prior Year expenses for membership dues to the Association of Clean Water Administrators, Washington, DC, in the amount of $10,932. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.		$10,932	approved
40	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant	Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $99,247 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for implementation of the Wetland Program Development Grant: Building Climate Change Resiliency in NH by Prioritizing Wetland and Stream Mitigation Opportunities. Effective upon G&C appr		$99,247	approved Wheeler
41	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Fish and Game Department, to conserve two parcels of land containing approximately 149 acres of land in Londonderry, in the amount of $400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2017. 100% ARM Funds.		$400,000	approved
42	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	NOT USED			not_used
43	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize a loan agreement with the City of Claremont, NH, in the amount not to exceed $500,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.	City of Claremont	$500,000	approved
44	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract	Authorize to amend a retroactive sole source contract with ALS Group USA Corp., Houston, TX (originally approved by G&C on 5-4-16, item #68A), to continue to provide analysis of drinking water and groundwater samples for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and related perfluorinated compounds to assist DE	ALS Group USA Corp.	$590,000	approved
45	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE permit	Authorize Waterfront Marine Holdings LLC’s request for a permit time extension to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia.			approved
46	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE permit	Authorize Quinby’s Point Boat Club’s request for a permit time extension to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia.			approved
47	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize Roy and Barbara Putnam Revocable Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.			approved
47	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE	Authorize Roy and Barbara Putnam Revocable Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.			approved
47A	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract	Authorize to enter into a contract with Eurofins Lancaster Laboratory Environmental LLC, Lancaster, PA, to provide sampling containers and analyze drinking water and groundwater samples for perfluorooctanoic acid and related perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) to evaluate the presence of PFCs in groundw	Eurofins Lancaster Laboratory	$410,000	approved
47A	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract	Authorize to enter into a contract with Eurofins Lancaster Laboratory Environmental LLC, Lancaster, PA, to provide sampling containers and analyze drinking water and groundwater samples for perfluorooctanoic acid and related perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) to evaluate the presence of PFCs in groundw	Eurofins Lancaster Laboratory	$410,000	approved
48	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract	Authorize to amend a sole source contract with The Upper Room, A Family Resource Center, Derry, NH, to take the lead role in identifying teen father needs and the gaps in current resources, by increasing the price in the amount of $7,550.80 from $24,070 to $31,620.80. Effective upon G&C approval thr	Upper Room, A Family Resource	$31,621	approved
49	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY personnel	Authorize a salary increase for unclassified position 9U371, from letter grade GG, step 6, to letter grade HH, step 6 for Deborah Pendergast, Director of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services, in the amount of $8,925.80, from the current salary of $100,035.52 to a new annual salar		$108,961	approved Wheeler
50	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract	Authorize the Office of Highway Safety to enter into a sole source contract with AAA Northern New England, Portland, ME, to coordinate the “Move Over” public service announcement dedicated to highway safety, in the amount of $28,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2017. 100% Feder	AAA Northern New England	$28,000	approved
51	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract	Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively enter into a contract with Gilford Well Company Inc.,Gilford, NH, for well and water treatment and management services at Marine Patrol, in an amount not to exceed $12,308. Effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. 100% Revolving Funds.	Gilford Well Company Inc.,Gilf	$12,308	approved
52	DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE amendment	Authorize to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice in the amount of $41,120 entitled Coverdell Science Improvement Act Grant for the purpose of improving the timeliness of forensic and medical examiner services. Effecti		$41,120	approved
53	DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE	Authorize to conduct two advanced training conferences entitled “Conducting Trauma Informed Domestic Violence Investigations” to be held April 10, 2017 at the Fire Academy in Concord, NH, and on April 11, 2017 at The Mountain Club on Loon in Lincoln NH, at a cost not to exceed $5,616. Effective upon		$5,616	approved
54	DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE	Authorize to accept and expend $30,000 through a memorandum of agreement from the University of NH Prevention Innovations Research Center in exchange for educational and planning services related to college campus sexual assault prevention guidelines. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 202		$30,000	approved
55	DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant	Authorize to conduct a two-day advanced conference entitled “2017 Partnering for a Future Without Violence” to be held October 25-26, 2017 at LBO Holdings d/b/a Attitash Grand Summit Hotel in Bartlett NH at a cost not to exceed $48,545.20. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2017. 36% A		$48,545	approved
56	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S payment	Authorize, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, to sell the State-owned land, buildings, and other improvements located at 1234 River Road, Manchester to Lubavitch of NH for $625,500, plus a $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&C approval. (2)Further authorize to pay 6% o		$625,500	approved
57	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract	Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for the HVAC Upgrades at Materials and Research Building at 7 Hazen Drive, Health and Human Services Building at 29 Hazen Drive and Archives Building at 71 South Fruit St.	Turnstone Corporation	$412,873	approved
58	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver	Authorize the Division of Personnel’s retroactive request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.			approved
59	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S	Authorize to accept and place on file the Final Report of the Laconia State School Property Advisory Committee.			approved