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Personnel Actions (17)
confirmation
Ann M. Rice, Concord
Deputy Attorney General
confirmation
Charles Hardy, Hollis
Water Council (Agriculture)
confirmation
Gerard J. Murphy, Concord
Director of Accounting Services for the Department of Administrative Services
confirmation
Jason Tors, Sugar
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
confirmation
John J. Colony III, Harrisville
New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority (Municipal)
confirmation
Kevin A. Sheppard, Manchester
Oil Fund Disbursement Board (Public Member)
confirmation
Margaret E. Callahan, Exeter
Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council (Director of Regional Career and Technical Center)
confirmation
Mark Lambert, Bedford
Air Resources Council (Natural Gas Industry)
confirmation
Pamela Jolivette, Hopkinton
State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire
confirmation
Robert M. Buxton, Hudson
Fire Standards and Training Commission (Full-time Career Fire Chief)
confirmation
Zenagui Brahim, Pelham
Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council (Public Member)
nomination
Anthony Andre Belanger, Tilton
Waste Management Council (Private Solid Waste Management Industry)
nomination
Garrett G. Miller, Hampton
Aviation Users Advisory Board (General Aviation)
nomination
Joseph M. Wichert, Manchester
Board of Land Surveyors
nomination
Richard L. Cram, Gilford
Family Mediator Certification Board (Public Member)
nomination
Ruth B. Ward, Stoddard
Rivers Management Advisory Committee (Rep. of a Local River Management Advisory Committee)
nomination
William J. Cass, Laconia
Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Transportation
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source extension to an existing lease with 75 New Hampshire LLC, c/o James J. Horne, CPManagment Inc., Exeter, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-9-09, item #79), for continued occupation by the Seacoast District Office, by increasing the price in the amount of $498,
 		$3.0M approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Transitional Housing services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $84,666. Effective April 1, 2015 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through March 31, 2016. 100% Fe
 		Southwestern Community Service $84,666 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated February 12, 2015, to provide Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Services to court involved youths in an amount not to exceed $56,250. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% General Funds.
 		$56,250 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to continue an increase in hourly rate by 30% for recruitment and retention purposes for the Pharmaceutical Service Specialist classification, (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #85). Effective upon G&C approval through February 26, 2017.
 		approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the JSI Research and Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, to develop, manage and evaluate a media campaign that targets adults at risk for type 2 diabetes, statewide, in an amount not to exceed $223,988. Effective upon G&C appr
 		JSI Research and Training Inst $223,988 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to establish a list of dentists, with the ability to expand said list to include additional interested dental contractors to provide necessary dental treatment for clients enrolled in the NH Ryan White CARE Program. No maximum client for service volume is guaranteed. Accordingly, the price
 		$200,000 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an existing sole source agreement with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #107), to provide Senior Companion services, by increasing the price by $37,500 from $30,000 to $67,500
 		Community Action Program Belkn $67,500 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals NH, Manchester, NH, to provide Outreach, Education and Training services that will benefit NH veterans, service members and their families, in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Fu
 		Easter Seals NH $1.3M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the vendors as detailed in letter dated February 18, 2015, for the provision of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Services, in an amount not to exceed $337,172. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		vendors as detailed in letter $337,172 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Carrier Corporation, Canton, MA, for the provision of inspections, maintenance, and repairs for two “Carrier 23XL R22 Screw Chillers” located in the Acute Psychiatric Services building of the NH Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $26,000. Effective upo
 		Carrier Corporation $26,000 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to transfer a 0.6 +/- of an acre parcel of State owned land located along US Route 3, and also release two obsolete drainage easements located in the Town of Hooksett to MRAC LLC, in order to complete a Right of Way agreement, as part of the Hooksett 12537A proje
 		approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 3.5 +/- acre parcel of State owned land located on the easterly side of US Route 3 in the Town of Bedford to Marc Grondahl or assigns for $250,000 plus a $1,100 Administrative fee. (2)Further authorize to compensation KW Commercial from the proceeds of
$250,000 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Transportation Systems Management and Operations to enter into a contract with Green Mountain Communications Inc., Pembroke, NH, for the purpose of providing Statewide intelligent transportation systems field-device repairs, on the basis of a single bid in the amount of $177,
 		Green Mountain Communications $177,610 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer the amount of $139,000 from the Turnpike General Reserve Account to budget and expend revenue for maintenance expenditures that have exceeded budget expectations due to the severity of the 2014-2015 winter season. Effective upon G&C approval through June
 		$139,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into three individual agreements with the firms of Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Portsmouth; Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc., Manchester, NH; and Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc., Manchester, NH, in the amount of $1,950,000 each ($5,850,000 combined total) to provide
 		$5.8M approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for 7.4 miles of pavement resurfacing on US Route 3 in Whitefield and Lancaster, on the basis of a low bid of $3,715,817.50. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $185,790.88 fo
 		Continental Paving Inc. $3.7M approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, for replacing the existing concrete bridge deck on the Hooksett Toll Plaza Access Road over the I-93 Exit 11 northbound off-ramp in Hooksett, on the basis of a low bid of $539,443.90. (2)Further authorize a
 		R.S. Audley Inc. $539,444 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Annseal Inc., Johnson City, NY, for approximately 74 miles of crack sealing treatment throughout the State, on the basis of a low bid of $733,719. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $36,685.95 for payment of latent c
 		Annseal Inc. $733,719 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Environment to enter into three individual agreements with the firms of Cardno ATC, Manchester, NH; Golder Associates Inc., Manchester, NH; and Sanborn, Head & Associates Inc., Concord, NH, for on-call hazardous materials site assessment for various projects and facilities lo
 		$2.2M approved
25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the County of Grafton, Haverhill, NH, to assist in the acquisition of land for the construction of affordable rental housing units at Gile Hill in Hanover, in the amount of $300,000. Effective March 25, 2015 through December 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		County of Grafton $300,000 approved
26 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Justice, Concord, NH, for litigation assistance in pending NH Public Utilities Commission dockets, in the amount of $90,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 90% Federal, 10% Other Funds.
 		$90,000 approved
27 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development, Concord, NH, the NH Department of Transportation, Concord, NH, the NH Fish and Game Department, Concord, NH, and the NH Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH, to provide $25,00
 		NH Department of Resources and $75,000 approved
28 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorize to purchase property adjacent to the State Military Reservation, Concord, NH, from the Clinton W. Patten Estate in the amount of $75,524 for the purpose of extending the current fence lines in order to meet current anti-terrorism/force protection setback distances. Effective upon G&C appro
 		$75,524 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR contract
Authorize the Division of Agriculture Development to budget and expend carry forward revenue funds totaling $18,713 received from previous fiscal years to fulfill the scope of work with various grantees & contractors; to assist in the farm risk management and crop insurance, along with other marketi
 		$18,713 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with Hodges Thermal Design LLC, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #44), for the provision of Refrigeration Maintenance and Repair services, by increasing the amount by $55,805 from $55,805 to $111,610. Effective July 1, 2015 through
 		$111,610 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a sole source memorandum of understanding with the NH Department of Education, Concord, NH, for the delivery of Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act reemployment services for eligible youth, in the amount of $7,500,000. Effective April 1,
 		$7.5M approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a sole source contract with Grafton County Economic Development Council, Plymouth, NH, to support a youth workforce development project; coordination of internships for 60 plus companies in the North Country, in the amount of $10,000. Effec
 		Grafton County Economic Develo $10,000 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize to accept and place on file the Division of Parks and Recreation financial report for FY 2014.
 		approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to make a sole source retroactive payment to NH Electric Motors Inc., Laconia, NH, for additional work done on the Aerial Tramway Motor DC Generator due to unforeseen issues in the original reconditioning scope of services, in the amoun
 		$1,250 approved
35 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE
Authorize to acquire a conservation easement on 188 +/- acres in Canterbury from the Law Office of Mark R. Dunn on behalf of James F. Carter and Sandra F. Carter of Canterbury, Trustees of the James F. Carter and Sandra F. Carter Irrevocable Trust in the amount of $169,750. Effective upon G&C approv
 		$169,750 approved
36 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Fay, Spofford and Thorndike LLC, Bedford, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #69, in the amount of $50,000), for Engineering Services for the Statewide Public Access Program, by increasing the contract by $15,000 to $65,000. Effective upon G
 		Fay, Spofford and Thorndike LL $65,000 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to accept and expend funds in the amount of $25,000 from the Office of Energy and Planning for the purpose of funding grants for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and vehicle idle reduction equipment. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016.
 		$25,000 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with ESS Group Inc., Waltham, MA, for the purpose of processing benthic macroinvertebrate samples from wetlands and conducting taxonomic identification, in the amount of $17,640. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		ESS Group Inc. $17,640 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the fiscal year 2015 membership dues to the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse, Brattleboro, VT, in the amount of $3,000 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
 		$3,000 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE lease
Authorize to enter into a lease agreement with Steels Pond Hydro Inc., for the operation of a hydroelectric power production facility at the state-owned Steels Pond Dam in Antrim, with an estimated revenue from rent of $900,000. Effective upon G&C approval through a period of 50 years.
 		$900,000 tabled
41 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with the City of Franklin, NH, in the amount not to exceed $765,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
 		City of Franklin $765,000 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilors Van Ostern and Pappas voting no, voted to table the request to authorize a new chapter of the Manual of Procedures, DAS MOP 1625 (“Procurement Cards”). Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilors Van Ostern and Pappas voting no, voted to table the request to authorize a new chapter of the Manual of Procedures, DAS MOP 1625 (“Procurement Cards”). Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION lease
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a lease agreement with Haverford Hathaway LLC, Exeter, NH, for space comprised of 7,004 gross square feet, in Manchester, NH, for a total cost of $1,373,481. Effective March 31, 2015 thr
 		Haverford Hathaway LLC $1.4M approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize to retroactively hold Quarterly Meeting for SWIFT, Focus Priority, SIG as well as Title I Schools on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Grand Summit Hotel and Crown Club at Attitash, Bartlett, NH, for a total meeting cost not to exceed $8,459.52. Effective October 6-7, 2014. 100% Federal Fund
 		$8,460 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the State Consortium on Educator Effectiveness of the Council of Chief State School Officers, annual dues in the amount of $18,500. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds.
 		$18,500 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize to retroactively secure the membership to The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, Washington, DC, in the amount of $4,291.81. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds.
 		$4,292 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification, Whitinsville, MA, annual dues in the amount of $4,000. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds.
 		$4,000 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Richard J. Farrell, Nashua, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 9-18-13, item #54), to provide additional investigative services regarding complaints of educator misconduct necessitated by passage of RSA 126, by increasing the price by $5,000 from $99,100 to $104,10
 		Richard J. Farrell $104,100 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY payment
Authorize the Division of Administration to retroactively pay annual membership dues to the Federation of Tax Administrators, Washington, DC, in the amount of $5,897. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Highway Funds.
 		$5,897 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively pay the American Society of Crime Lab Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board, Garner, NC, in the amount of $5,950 for the annual fee to continue the Forensic Laboratory’s accreditation certificate program for the period of January 1, 2015 thr
 		$5,950 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Fire Safety to retroactively enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, for the continued statewide hazardous material required training, in the amount of $50,000. Effective October 1, 2014 throu
 		$50,000 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend a grant agreement with Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office (originally approved by G&C on 5-8-14, item #85), for the purchase of a three-year support package (warranty) for the server and backup system purchased with the orig
 		$24,937 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to accept and expend a $1,000 stipend from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA, for a student interning in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income.
 		$1,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant totaling $28,379 with the Department of Safety, utilizing funds from the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Act Grant Program for the purpose of supporting activities in the NH State Police Forensic Crime Lab. Effective up
 		$28,379 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant, totaling $6,500 with the Manchester Police Department, utilizing funds from the Federal Fiscal Year 2011 US Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Block Grant Program for the purpose of increas
 		$6,500 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with W.B. Mason Co Inc., Brockton, MA, for Janitorial Supplies, with a price limitation of $4,950,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2018, with the option to renew for one additional two year term.
 		W.B. Mason Co Inc. $5.0M withdrawn