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Personnel Actions (18)
confirmation
Amy B. Messer, Concord
Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court
confirmation
Charles L. Greenhalgh, North
Justice of the New Hampshire Circuit Court
confirmation
Debra M. Douglas, Bow
Lottery Commission
confirmation
Edward B. Tenney, II
Justice of the New Hampshire Circuit Court
confirmation
Henrietta W. Luneau, Kingston
Justice of the New Hampshire Circuit Court
confirmation
Herbert E. Johnson, Epsom
State Committee on Aging (Merrimack County)
confirmation
Janna Hartley Welch, Pembroke
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
confirmation
Krista M. Davison, Deering
Board of Hearing Care Providers (Audiologist)
confirmation
Nora C. Fortin, Stratham
Board of Nursing (RN)
confirmation
Paula M. Hiuser, Laconia
New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
confirmation
Russell A. Armstrong, Peterborough
State Committee on Aging (Hillsborough County)
nomination
Cassandra Chapman, Manchester
Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board (Licensed SPL)
nomination
Dana C. Nute, Sanbornton
Residential Ratepayers Advisory Board (Represents interests of small business owners)
nomination
Frank Lemay, Chichester
Lakes Management Advisory Committee (Business & Industry Association)
nomination
Katharine Bogle Shields, Canterbury
Community College System of New Hampshire (General Public)
nomination
Mark A. Lombardi, Hancock
Rivers Management Advisory Committee (Rep. of the Granite State Hydropower Association)
nomination
Sheridan Brown, Grantham
Wetlands Council (Elected Municipal Official)
nomination
Tricia H. Lucas, Manchester
Community College System of New Hampshire (Community Service Sector)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
5 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-b with respect to a loan from Claremont Savings Bank to Jewell SPE, LLC located in Claremont, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a pu
 		approved
Wheeler
6 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Rockingham Economic Development Corporation located in Raymond, 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
approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept and expend additional federal funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $10,010,000 and further to accept and expend agency income revenues received in the amount of $10,000,000. Effective upon G&C appro
 		$10.0M approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to exercise a renewal option with Classic Optical Laboratories Inc., Youngstown, OH (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-11, item #113), to provide vision supplies for eligible Medicaid recipients under a volume purchase agreement, by increasing the price by $140,528.60 from $1,402,522.03 t
 		$1.5M approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend an existing agreement with Good News Garage LSS Inc., a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance, Worcester, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-13, item #37A), to provide affordable car ownership opportunities to low income individuals, by increasing the price by $275,000 from $1,
 		Good News Garage LSS Inc., a s $2.1M tabled
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend an existing agreement with Good News Garage LSS Inc., a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance, Worcester, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-13, item #37A), to provide affordable car ownership opportunities to low income individuals, by increasing the price by $275,000 from $1,
 		Good News Garage LSS Inc., a s $2.1M approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend an existing agreement with Good News Garage LSS Inc., a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance, Worcester, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-13, item #37A), to provide affordable car ownership opportunities to low income individuals, by increasing the price by $275,000 from $1,
 		Good News Garage LSS Inc., a s $2.1M approved
9A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to exercise a renewal option with the vendors as detailed in letter dated March 21, 2016, for the provision of Comprehensive Family Support Services, by increasing the price by $3,212,394 from $3,212,394 to $6,424,788, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 201
 		$6.4M tabled
9A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to exercise a renewal option with the vendors as detailed in letter dated March 21, 2016, for the provision of Comprehensive Family Support Services, by increasing the price by $3,212,394 from $3,212,394 to $6,424,788, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 201
 		$6.4M approved
9A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to exercise a renewal option with the vendors as detailed in letter dated March 21, 2016, for the provision of Comprehensive Family Support Services, by increasing the price by $3,212,394 from $3,212,394 to $6,424,788, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 201
 		$6.4M approved
9B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated April 12, 2016, for the provision of juvenile court diversion, delinquency prevention and intervention services in an amount not to exceed $173,385. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, throug
 		$173,385 tabled
9B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated April 12, 2016, for the provision of juvenile court diversion, delinquency prevention and intervention services in an amount not to exceed $173,385. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, throug
 		$173,385 approved
9B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated April 12, 2016, for the provision of juvenile court diversion, delinquency prevention and intervention services in an amount not to exceed $173,385. Effective July 1, 2016 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, throug
 		$173,385 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend a contract to exercise a renewal option with JSI Research and Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-16-14, item #8), to conduct an overall statewide primary care assessment, by increasing the price by $63,760 from $71,2
 		exercise a renewal option with $135,020 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the NH Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Inc., Concord, NH, to provide education, advocacy, resources and support to parents of young children who have a suspected or confirmed hearing loss, in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective Jul
 		NH Coalition for Citizens with $60,000
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to add Abby S. Levin, Plaistow, NH, to the list of Licensed Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals that was established and originally approved by G&C on May 27, 2015, to provide outpatient mental health and/or substance abuse counseling services to clients enrolled in
$90,000 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with the vendors as detailed in letter dated April 11, 2016, for the provision of staffing, employment and training services, by increasing the price by $780,000 from $734,400 to $1,514,400, and by extending the completion date from Jun
 		vendors as detailed in letter $1.5M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Keene State College, Keene, NH, to implement a statewide physical activity project, in an amount not to exceed $29,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Keene State College $29,000 approved
Wheeler
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Keene State College, Keene, NH, to implement a statewide physical activity project, in an amount not to exceed $29,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Keene State College $29,000 approved
Wheeler
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Keene State College, Keene, NH, to implement a statewide physical activity project, in an amount not to exceed $29,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Keene State College $29,000 approved
14A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend the existing agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services (originally approved by G&C on 7-24-13, item #27B), to develop a Climate and Health Adaptation Plan to assess and reduce the public health effects from severe weather events in the Gre
 		City of Nashua, Division of Pu $12.8M approved
Wheeler
14A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend the existing agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services (originally approved by G&C on 7-24-13, item #27B), to develop a Climate and Health Adaptation Plan to assess and reduce the public health effects from severe weather events in the Gre
 		City of Nashua, Division of Pu $12.8M approved
Wheeler
14A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend the existing agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services (originally approved by G&C on 7-24-13, item #27B), to develop a Climate and Health Adaptation Plan to assess and reduce the public health effects from severe weather events in the Gre
 		City of Nashua, Division of Pu $12.8M approved
14B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-6-13, item #39), to complete a Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Evaluation, by increasing the price by $354,160 from $839,000 to $1,193,160, and by ex
 		University of NH $1.2M approved
Wheeler
14B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-6-13, item #39), to complete a Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Evaluation, by increasing the price by $354,160 from $839,000 to $1,193,160, and by ex
 		University of NH $1.2M approved
Wheeler
14B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-6-13, item #39), to complete a Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Evaluation, by increasing the price by $354,160 from $839,000 to $1,193,160, and by ex
 		University of NH $1.2M approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.J. Olszak Construction Inc. d/b/a All-Ways Wrecking, Bridgewater, NH, for the demolition of buildings on two State-owned residential properties, located at 1428 NH Route 12 in Westmoreland and US Route 3 (19 Prospect Street) in Lan
 		R.J. Olszak Construction Inc. $4,009 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $28,925 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from April 4, 2016 through April 12, 2016.
 		$28,925 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to accept the gift of a parcel of land in Canterbury from the Concord Regional Solid Waste/Resource Recovery Cooperative for railroad use. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Stephen F. Pearson, Cambridge, MA, for use of State-owned railroad property in Belmont, NH along Lake Winnisquam, in the amount of $12,643.75. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020.
 		Stephen F. Pearson $12,644 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with DuBois & King Inc., Laconia, NH, for the final design for the replacement of the Red List bridge carrying NH Route 113 over Bearcamp River in the Town of Tamworth, for a total amount not to exceed $221,321.61. Effective upon G&C a
 		DuBois & King Inc. $221,322 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize, for the benefit of the Department of Health and Human Services, to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Interactive Voice Applications Inc., Dallas, TX (originally approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #20), for software enhancements and to extend the ongoing support, maintenance,
$209,000 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH amendment
Authorize, for the benefit of the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Support Services, to enter into an amendment with Konica Minolta Business Solutions (originally approved by G&C on 9-22-10, item #149), for continuing services for the Enterprise Content Management Solution,
 		$1.9M withdrawn
22 JUDICIAL COUNCIL contract
Authorize to amend the Contract Attorney Program contracts (originally approved by G&C on 5-27-15, item #77) for qualified attorneys in the State to provide for the representation of indigent defendants, by increasing the total by $119,900 from $3,499,600 to $3,619,500. Effective upon G&C approval t
 		$3.6M approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a grant with the NH Plant Growers Association, Concord, NH, in the amount of $50,000 to create and implement a program in NH to encourage the purchase and planting of materials from the NH growers called Plant Something NH. Effective u
 		NH Plant Growers Association $50,000 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a grant with the Cheshire County Conservation District, Walpole, NH, to create and conduct a program that promotes the use of NH fruits and vegetables in schools, in the amount of $44,412. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2
 		Cheshire County Conservation D $44,412 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a grant with the Cheshire County Conservation District, Walpole, NH, for an Agricultural Mini-Grant to promote a local farm youth camp education program, in the amount of $1,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. T
 		Cheshire County Conservation D $1,000 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a grant with the University of NH Cooperative Extension, Durham, NH, in the amount of $46,515 to expand specialty crop grower’s access to local weather data and agricultural pest and crop models. Effective upon G&C approval through Sep
 		University of NH Cooperative E $46,515 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS lease
Authorize to enter into a renewal lease agreement with Robat Holdings LLC, Manchester, NH, for the purpose of probation/parole district office space, in an amount not to exceed $857,796. Effective June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2026. 100% General Funds.
 		Robat Holdings LLC $857,796 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to exercise a contract renewal option with Androscoggin Valley Hospital Inc., Berlin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #55), for the provision of providing Inpatient & Outpatient Hospital/Medical Services for the Northern NH area, by increasing the amount by $1,198,000 from
$2.4M approved
29 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Risk Management Solutions Inc., Newark, CA, to assist in performing analyses to determine the amount of insurance reserves that should be held in an Insurance Reserve Account established for the NH Turnpike System, in the amount of $40,000. Effective upon G&C
Risk Management Solutions Inc. $40,000 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Authorize to budget and expend prior year carry-forward funds in the amount of $65,500 from the Workers’ Compensation Fund to fund the implementation of SB 238. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Other Funds.
 		$65,500 approved
31 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to accept and expend $85,995 in grant funds 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 upon G&C approval through Apri
 		$85,995 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with ROI Research On Investment Inc., Montreal, Quebec, to assist the Division of Economic Development with inviting decision-makers of companies in Quebec Province to a private business event and to follow-up with invitees to s
 		ROI Research On Investment Inc $15,000 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC grant
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated April 8, 2016, in the total amount of $33,361.50 for their 2016/2017 in-state and out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval
 		$33,362 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award an Asset Management grant to the Town of Bristol, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to improve public water system management. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Town of Bristol $15,000 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH, in the amount of $190,500 to restore five acres of oyster reef in the Great Bay Estuary. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2021. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
 		Nature Conservancy $190,500 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated April 25, 2016, totaling $90,224, to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Lake Restoration Funds.
 		$90,224 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with the Town of Salem, NH, in the amount not to exceed $1,664,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds Repayment Funds.
 		Town of Salem $1.7M approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Amy and Scott Goebel’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
 		approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Joseph J. Bradley’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
 		approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to amend a contract with America’s Youth Teenage Unemployment Reduction Network, Brockton, MA (originally approved by G&C on 6-24-15, Late Item B), to continue to provide youth with tuition assistance to complete industry recognized cred
 		America’s Youth Teenage Unempl $1.7M approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to amend a contract with NH Jobs for America’s Graduates (d/b/a NH-JAG), Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-15, item #102), to provide youth with tuition assistance to complete industry recognized credentials that will re
 		NH Jobs for America’s Graduate $1.4M
42 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Office of Highway Safety to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with NH Triple Play LLC, (d/b/a NH Fisher Cats), Manchester, NH, to coordinate a highway safety impaired driving related advertisement campaign during the 2016 season home games, in the amount of $27,500. Effecti
 		NH Triple Play LLC, (d/b/a NH $27,500 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Office of Highway Safety to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Triple Play LLC (d/b/a NH Fisher Cats) Manchester, NH, to coordinate a highway safety related advertisement campaign during the 2016 season home games, in the amount of $42,000. Effective April 1, 2016 throu
 		Triple Play LLC (d/b/a NH Fish $42,000 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with WBIN Media Co Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for the purpose of the creation, production, distribution, and promotion of radio announcements focusing on the importance of “sharing the road” and on upcoming motorcycle rider training course
 		WBIN Media Co Inc. $44,000 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source amendment of an existing contract with Martha’s Sew it All, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-22-15, item #117), to provide for the alterations and repairs of State Police uniforms, by increasing the amount by $17,000 from
 		Martha’s Sew it All $27,000 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds from the Consumer Protection Escrow Account in the amount of $100,000 for the purpose of providing funds to contract with an investigation consultant. (2)Further authorize to hire into Class 04
 		investigation consultant. (2)F $100,000 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source contract with Sophus Consulting Inc., Folsom, CA (originally approved by G&C on 11-12-14, item #58A), to upgrade and move the existing network server to the Department of Safety in order to be Criminal Justice Information Services compliant, and by upgradin
 		Sophus Consulting Inc. $411,210 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to accept and expend a $1,000 stipend from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA, for one student interning in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Agency Income.
 		$1,000 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with The Rowley Agency, Concord, NH, for insurance coverage on state owned watercraft, for a total not to exceed $30,795. Effective June 4, 2016 through June 4, 2017.
 		Rowley Agency $30,795 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
 		approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to exercise the option to extend a State Contract with Inmate Calling Solutions LLC d/b/a IC Solutions, San Antonio, TX (originally approved by G&C on 3-6-13, item #12), for Inmate Telephone Services and Pay Telephone services, by extending the end date through May 31, 2017. No Additional
Inmate Calling Solutions LLC d approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Coover-Clark & Associates Inc., Denver, CO, for professional services for the Pembroke Readiness Center design, Pembroke, NH, for a total price not to exceed $901,929.44. (2)Further authorize the amount of
 		Coover-Clark & Associates Inc. $961,929 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Northern Peabody, Manchester, NH, for the Police Standards and Training Dormitory Boiler Replacement, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $82,250. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2016.
Northern Peabody $83,750 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Charters Brothers Construction, Danville, NH, for the Adjutant General’s NH Army National Guard Center Strafford Baffled Range, Center Strafford, for a total not to exceed $970,985. (2)Further authorize the
Charters Brothers Construction $1.0M approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Procurement and Support Services to enter into a sole source contract with JPMorgan Chase bank NA, Paymentech LLC, Dallas, TX, for merchant card processing services, for a price not to exceed $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 17, 2019. Funding for this servic
 		JPMorgan Chase bank NA, Paymen $15,000 approved