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Personnel Actions (20)
confirmation
Beth A. Fersch, Milford
Board of Nursing (LPN)
confirmation
Carol M. Granfield, Meredith
Public Employee Labor Relations Board (Management)
confirmation
Charles G. Leutzinger, Wilton
State Radiation Advisory Committee (Medical)
confirmation
Christine M. Infantine, Manchester
Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics (Owner of a Registered Tanning Facility)
confirmation
David G. Allen, Londonderry
New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
confirmation
Denis C. Goulet, Manchester
Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology
confirmation
Frank Lemay, Chichester
Lakes Management Advisory Committee (Business & Industry Association)
confirmation
John G. Cronin, Manchester
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Attorney)
confirmation
John H. Wheeler, Bow
Board of Medicine (Osteopath)
confirmation
Katarzyna J. Bloch, Lebanon
Genetic Counselors Governing Board (Genetic Counselor)
confirmation
Mary Duquette, Hopkinton
Dental Hygienists Committee (Nom. by the Dental Hygienists’ Association)
confirmation
Peter D. Goldsmith, Mason
Family Mediator Certification Board (Attorney)
confirmation
Sonnya Dennis, Newfields
Board of Veterinary Medicine
confirmation
Vincent A. Baiocchetti, Gilmanton
Advisory Board on Private Investigative Agencies and Security Services (Law Enforcement Community)
nomination
Ann W. Davis, Wilmot
Board of Foresters (Public Member)
nomination
Kevin P. Sullivan, Hampton
Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation (Employers)
nomination
Linda Tatarczuch, Durham
Board of Dental Examiners (Public Member)
nomination
Lori Magoon, Loudon
Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals (MLADC)
nomination
Richard H. Darling, Milford
Advisory Board on Private Investigative Agencies and Security Services (Public Member)
nomination
Robert G. Blais, Goffstown
Board of Managers of the New Hampshire Veterans Home (American Legion)
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 Bank of New Hampshire to Profit Tools, Inc. located in Lee, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public
approved
Wheeler
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to increase the fleet by eleven vehicles for conducting state business.
approved
Wheeler
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to the existing lease with C&C Thibodeau Properties LLC, Conway, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #115), for continued operation of the Eastern District Office, by increasing the price in the amount of $98,868 to $1,780,232 f
$1.8M approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Milliman Inc., Seattle, WA (originally approved by G&C on 6-6-12, item #39), for the provision of Comprehensive Healthcare Information System data, by increasing the price by $733,040 from $1,385,135 to $2,118,175 and by ex
Milliman Inc. $2.1M approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Division of Family Assistance to exercise a renewal option to an 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 individua
Good News Garage LSS Inc., a s $1.8M approved
Wheeler
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated March 18, 2015, for the provision of disability determination services, in an amount not to exceed $713,200. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 71% Federal, 29% General Funds.
$713,200
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated April 2, 2015, for the provision of reception and placement services that will ensure all newly arriving refugees to the State of NH complete the requirements of the US Domestic Medical Examination, in an amo
$645,012 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an agreement to exercise the renewal option in the contract with Reverend Grace Rosado, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #82 from the tabled agenda of 6-5-13), for the provision of spiritual services to the detained and adjudicated youth at the John H. S
exercise the renewal option in $97,500 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to exercise a renewal option in the contract with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-25-11, item #72), for the provision of a statewide domestic violence prevention program, by increasing the price by $1,029,546 from #2,039,5
NH Coalition Against Domestic $3.1M approved
Wheeler
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Merrimack Valley Assistance Program Inc., Concord, NH, to provide supportive services, long term rental assistance and short term assistance to homeless, low income and very low income individuals, and their families, who have Human Immunodeficien
Merrimack Valley Assistance Pr $976,392 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Oral Health Program to exercise a renewal option and enter into amendments to existing agreements (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #93), with the vendors as detailed in letter dated march 13, 2015, to provide access to pre
$1.5M approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to establish a list of licensed medical providers, with the ability to expand to include additional licensed medical providers to provide necessary outpatient visits labs, and diagnostic tests, and outpatient procedures for clients enrolled in the NH Ryan White CARE Program. No maximum cli
$200,000 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with JSI Research & Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, to develop, conduct, and maintain a data validation plan for Healthcare Associated Infections reported by hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, in an amount not to exceed
JSI Research & Training Instit $115,000 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend an agreement with ICF Macro Inc., Fairfax, VA, (originally approved by G&C on 2-6-13, item #37), to continue to plan, organize, test, and implement the annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey questionnaire, by increasing the price by $35,000 from $1,445,169 to $1,480,169
ICF Macro Inc. $1.5M approved
Wheeler
20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to exercise a renewal option and amend a contract with NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #88), to provide sexual violence prevention services, by increasing the price by $554,760 from $463,111 to $1,017,871, and by e
NH Coalition Against Domestic $1.0M approved
Wheeler
21 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend an existing agreement with Foundation for Healthy Communities, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4-23-14, item #39), to provide local cancer prevention projects that include a cancer prevention media plan and provider education regarding the Human Papillomavirus vaccinat
Foundation for Healthy Communi $274,561 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., Nashua, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4-9-14, item #46), to continue providing Financial Management Services by managing caregivers’ expenses and payment for respite services and supports to
Area Agency of Greater Nashua $2.4M approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend existing agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated April 10, 2015, for the continuation of Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act programs, statewide, and to continue the ServiceLink Resource Center programs, by increasing the price by $4,
$9.5M approved
Kenney, Van Ostern, Pappas, Sununu, Wheeler
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to enter into a Use and Occupancy Agreement for the use of a 2,230 +/- square foot portion of State owned land and Right of Way located on the easterly side of the Spaulding Turnpike, south of the Piscataqua River in Newington, and a 3,990 +/- square foot parcel
$1,100 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $250,000 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from April 1, 2015 through April 7, 2015. Effective upon G&C approval.
$250,000 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way’s Contemplated Awards List for amounts less than $5,000 for the sum total of $23,406.26 for the period extending from January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015. These awards are paid from various Transportation Funds.
$23,406 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a contract with TNT Electrical Contractor LLC, Laconia, NH, for electrical services for facilities maintained by the Bureau of Highway Maintenance Districts 1, 2, and 3, in the amount not to exceed $165,000. Effective upon G&C approval throug
TNT Electrical Contractor LLC $165,000 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, for coordinated transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, for an amount not to exceed $192,582. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
County of Cheshire $192,582 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Community Alliance of Human Services Inc., Claremont, NH, for the public transportation services in the Claremont, Newport and Charlestown area, for an amount not to exceed $460,464. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 20
Community Alliance of Human Se $460,464 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-23-14, item #99), for 6.6 miles of pavement rehabilitation and roadway repairs on NH Route 115 in Carroll and Jefferson, by increasing the amount by $620,000 from $
Continental Paving Inc. $4.1M approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Cold River Bridges LLC, Walpole, NH, for rehabilitation and replacement of three culverts under NH Route 12 in Walpole, on the basis of a low bid of $712,795. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $71,279.50 for payment
Cold River Bridges LLC $712,795 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for 18.9 miles of pavement preservation on NH 16 in the Towns of Ossipee, Tamworth, Albany, Madison and Conway, on the basis of a single bid of $1,780,185.50. (2)Further authorize a contingency in t
Pike Industries Inc. $1.8M approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for construction of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of NH Route 12, Lake Street, and Swanzey Factory Road in Swanzey, on the basis of a low bid of $1,110,303.55. (2)Further authorize a cont
R.M. Piper Inc. $1.1M approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, for the replacement of the existing red-listed bridge carrying I-95 over the Taylor River, in the Towns of Hampton Falls and Hampton, on the basis of a low bid of $11,798,426.89. (2)Further authorize a cont
R.S. Audley Inc. $11.8M approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize, for the benefit of State agencies, to enter into a sole source contract amendment with System Automation Corporation, Columbia, MD, (originally approved by G&C on 5-8-14, item #8), for licensing system enhancements, in the amount of $784,347 from $1,296,894 to $2,081,241. Effective upon G
$2.1M approved
36 STATE TREASURY
Authorize to borrow up to $200 million in general funds and up to $15 million in highway funds on a short-term basis. The resolution allows the Treasurer to determine the most advantageous form of borrowing and to enter into such agreements as may be necessary to effect such borrowings, provided tha
$200 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize to continue a 30% salary enhancement totaling $174,634.20 for the Chief Pharmacist, Labor Grade 30, and Pharmacist, Labor Grade 27 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
$174,634 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into an amendment to exercise the renewal option in the contract with Control Technologies Inc., d/b/a Control Technologies A Representative of SIEBE, Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #47), for the provision of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Control Technologies Inc., d/b $154,704 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into an amendment to exercise the renewal option in the contract with Symphony Diagnostic Services No. 1 LLC d/b/a MobilexUSA, Horsham, PA, (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #46), for the provision of On-Site X-Ray, Electrocardiography & Holter Monitoring services, by i
Symphony Diagnostic Services N $504,328 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into an amendment to exercise the renewal option in the contract with W R Bevans Fire Alarms Inc., Boscawen, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #45), for the provision of Fire Alarm services, by increasing the price by $149,588 from $149,588 in the amount not to excee
W R Bevans Fire Alarms Inc. $299,176 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Worldwide Travel Staffing Limited, Tonawanda, NY, for the provision of Temporary Nursing Services, in the amount of $66,396. Effective May 1, 2015 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2017, with the option to renew for one additional peri
Worldwide Travel Staffing Limi $66,396 approved
42 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO
Authorize to continue maintaining regular bank accounts with NH banks and account names for the corresponding valid business purposes as detailed in letter dated April 22, 2015. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
43 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue Human Resources Technician position #8T2851, salary grade 17 in a temporary status until June 30, 2016, with an estimated cost of $60,796. 100% Liquor Funds.
$60,796 approved
44 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue Secretary II position #8T2866, salary grade 9 in a temporary status until June 30, 2016, with an estimated cost of $47,329. 100% Liquor Funds.
$47,329 approved
45 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue Retail Store Manager I position #8T2857, salary grade 14 in a temporary status until June 30, 2016, with an estimated cost of $55,625. 100% Liquor Funds.
$55,625 approved
46 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue Retail Store Manager I position #8T2831, salary grade 14 in a temporary status until June 30, 2016, with an estimated cost of $63,873. 100% Liquor Funds.
$63,873 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with Project Resources Group LLC, Francestown, NH, for Phase 1 of Airlift Accessible State Fire Tower Upgrades, in the amount of $217,867. Effective upon G&C approval through November 13, 2015. 100% Capital Funds.
Project Resources Group LLC $217,867 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to make a retroactive one-time payment from Fiscal Year 2015 funds to Todd Caron, Forest Technician III, in the amount of $1,257.60 to compensate for wages that were not paid in Fiscal Year 2014. (2)Further authorize to budget and expend $5,000 from the Fu
$5,000 approved
49 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Daniel and Melissa Hayward d/b/a TERNS LLC to continue ongoing endangered seabird restoration on the Isles of Shoals for a total of $46,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2016. 65% Federal, 35% Conservation License Plate.
$46,000 approved
50 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with University of NH, to provide logistical support and hire interns to carry out endangered seabird conservation, for a total of $25,952. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2015. 72% Federal, 28% Conservation License P
$25,952 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the University of NH, to complete the Great Bay Nitrogen Nonpoint Study Implementation Phase 1: Sagamore Hampton Golf Club Best Management Practices project, in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
$20,000 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to implement estuarine monitoring activities that support the National Coastal Condition Assessment, in the amount of $65,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100%
University of NH, Office of Sp $65,000 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the City of Rochester, NH, to complete the Stormwater Management Assessment Opportunities for the Willow Brook Watershed Plan Implementation Phase 3: Franklin Street/Western Avenue/Adams Avenue BMPs, in the amount of $120,000. Effective upon G&C approval thr
City of Rochester $120,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with Pennichuck Water Works Inc., Merrimack, NH, to finance water system improvements, in the amount not to exceed $3,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) Repayment Funds.
Pennichuck Water Works Inc. $3.5M approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the Upper Valley Land Trust, Hanover, NH, in the amount of $43,378 to acquire a conservation easement for 50 acres of a 58 acre parcel of land located in Lyme. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Aquatic Resource
Upper Valley Land Trust $43,378 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the NH Lakes Association Inc., Concord, NH, for the purpose of milfoil prevention activities, totaling $226,500. (2)Further authorize to award an advance payment in the amount of $80,000 to the NH Lakes Assocation Inc. Effective upon G&C approval through
$226,500 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award an Asset Management grant to the Town of Hanover, NH, in the amount of $9,135 to improve public water system management. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Town of Hanover $9,135 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Scott and Virginia Johnson’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Christine Estes’ request to perform work on the Atlantic Ocean/Piscataqua River in Dover.
approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Christine Estes’ request to perform work on the Atlantic Ocean/Piscataqua River in Dover.
approved
59A OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES grant
Authorize to grant a salary increase for Director Mary E. Morin, in the amount of $3,676 from $70,963 (Grade CC, Step 4) to $74,639 (Grade CC, Maximum). Effective May 6, 2015. 100% General Funds.
$74,639 approved
59A OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES grant
Authorize to grant a salary increase for Director Mary E. Morin, in the amount of $3,676 from $70,963 (Grade CC, Step 4) to $74,639 (Grade CC, Maximum). Effective May 6, 2015. 100% General Funds.
$74,639 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize to hold a NH Statewide Meeting on Competency Education on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Courtyard Marriott & Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH, for a total meeting cost not to exceed $14,495. Effective upon G&C approval through May 11, 2015. 100% Other Funds.
$14,495 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to restore 17 hours of sick leave to Trooper Douglas A. Schack, who suffered a line of duty injury and was unable to perform his normal or routine duties from November 27, 2014 through December 7, 2014.
approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc., for the provision of maintenance and repair of the Shimadzu gas chromatograph/mass spectrometers in the State Police Forensic Laboratory, in the amount of $81,696.25. Ef
$81,696 approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with the NH Association of Broadcasters, Manchester, NH, to produce and broadcast radio announcements to promote safe driving around large trucks, in the amount of $45,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 18, 2015. 100% Fe
NH Association of Broadcasters $45,000 approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Bedford for the purchase and installation of an emergency generator at the town’s Safety Complex which houses the Emergency Operations Center and other safety departments for a total
$100,000 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to conduct four Municipal Trustee Seminars to be held at the Holiday Inn, Concord, NH, in the amount not to exceed $3,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 22, 2015. 100% Other Funds.
$3,500 approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $450,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of June, 2015.
$450.0M approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to increase the BPW fees amount by $22,334 from $188,912 to $211,246, for additional engineering services for thirteen projects, which the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction provided oversight. 47% General – Capital, 4% Other,
$211,246 approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with The Rowley Agency, Concord, NH, for Producer Services for Property and Casualty Insurance for the State, in the amount of $64,500. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.
Rowley Agency $64,500 approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a one year contract with Ferdinando Insurance Associates Inc., d/b/a Cross Insurance, Manchester, NH, for insurance coverage on state owned watercraft, for a total not to exceed $29,910. Effective June 4, 2015 through June 4, 2016.
Ferdinando Insurance Associate $29,910 approved