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Dec 23, 2014

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Personnel Actions (18)
confirmation
Andrew S. York, Mont
Athletic Trainers Governing Board (Public Member)
confirmation
David Gelinas, Manchester
State Lottery Commission
confirmation
Deborah L. Hinds, Boscawen
Water Council (Granite State Designers & Installers Association)
confirmation
Dick Anagnost, Bedford
Business Finance Authority
confirmation
Donald J. Coker, Strafford
Ports and Harbors Advisory Council
confirmation
James L. Baird, Claremont
Manufactured Housing Installation Standards Board (Dealer/ Retailer)
confirmation
Joseph G. Morone, Portsmouth
University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
confirmation
Joseph M. Griffin, Goffstown
Board of Home Inspectors (Home Inspector)
confirmation
Kelly M. Dobrowolski, Kingston
New Hampshire Water Well Board (Pump Installer)
confirmation
Kenneth D. Kimball, Jackson
Rivers Management Advisory Committee (Recreation Interests)
confirmation
Mary D. Truell, Meredith
Lakes Management Advisory Committee (NH Association of Realtors)
confirmation
Michael A. Vlacich, Concord
University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
confirmation
Nick Soggu, Bedford
Pre-Engineering Technology Advisory Council (Public Member)
confirmation
Sarah L. Browning, Manchester
State Commission for Human Rights
confirmation
Sarah L. Stone, Alstead
Respiratory Care Practitioners Governing Board
confirmation
Sherry A. Stevens, Meredith
Midwifery Council (Midwife)
confirmation
Steven Garside, Henniker
New Hampshire Water Well Board (Technical Driller)
confirmation
Thomas P. Mullins, Peterborough
Appellate Board (Attorney- Vice Chair)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive amendment to the lease with DESARN LLC, Bedford, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #62), for office space in Londonderry, NH, by increasing the price of $15,858 to $234,762 from $218,904, and by extending the term to June 19, 2015. Eff
 		$234,762 approved
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive amendment to the lease with DESARN LLC, Bedford, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #62), for office space in Londonderry, NH, by increasing the price of $15,858 to $234,762 from $218,904, and by extending the term to June 19, 2015. Eff
 		$234,762 approved
6A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN lease
Authorize to enter into a retroactive renewal lease with the City of Dover, NH, for office space for the Department’s Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers, in the amount of $116,867.48. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019. 40% Federal, 60% General Funds.
 		$116,867 approved
6A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN lease
Authorize to enter into a retroactive renewal lease with the City of Dover, NH, for office space for the Department’s Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers, in the amount of $116,867.48. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019. 40% Federal, 60% General Funds.
 		$116,867 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Cognosante LLC, Scottsdale, AZ (originally approved by G&C on 12-1-04, late item E), for continuation of quality assurance services in compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, by increasing the price
Cognosante LLC $19.2M approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal & Child Health Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $98,721 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the Rape Prevention and Education Program. Effective upon G&C approval through Jun
 		$98,721 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance, to enter into an agreement with Dr. Imelyn Fernandez, Family Physician, to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Effective January 1, 20
 		Dr. Imelyn Fernandez $75,000 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Institute for Health Policy and Practice, Durham, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #86), for the provision of technical and Medicaid administration support by decreasing the price by $60,151 from $3,824,546 to $3,76
 		University of NH, Institute fo $3.8M approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend existing individual agreements with the health plans as detailed in letter dated December 8, 2014 (originally approved by G&C on 5-9-12, item #54A), to adjust rates to reflect the actuarially certified rate structure for both the current Medicaid population and the new Health Prot
 		$752.5M approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated November 13, 2014, to provide Rapid Rehousing services to individuals and families at immediate risk of homelessness, and to facilitate the movement of homeless individuals and families to permanent housing a
 		$190,518 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Lakes Region Mental Health Center Inc., d/b/a Genesis Behavioral Health, Laconia, NH, to provide Continuum of Care program services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $37,670. Effective February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. 10
 		Lakes Region Mental Health Cen $37,670 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend sole source contracts with the vendors as detailed in letter dated November 13, 2014, (originally approved by G&C on 3-26-14, item #28), to provide homeless shelter operations activities to assist homeless individuals through the Emergency Solutions Grant program, by increasing th
 		$160,089 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend sole source contracts with the vendors as detailed in letter dated November 7, 2014, (originally approved by G&C on 3-26-14, item #28 & on 4-9-14, item #43), to provide homeless shelter operations activities to assist homeless individuals through the Emergency Solutions Grant prog
 		$523,766 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend existing sole source agreements with two of the fifteen vendors (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, item 108 & #102), for a continuum of substance abuse treatment services statewide, by increasing the price by $296,844 from $22,333,404 to $22,630,248 in the aggregate. Effectiv
 		$22.6M approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $131,356.84 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from November 7, 2014 through December 1, 2014.
 		$131,357 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with East Coast Signals Inc., Deerfield, NH, for replacing signal cabinets and the associated equipment housed inside the cabinet at four locations throughout the State, on the basis of a low bid of $109,000. Effective upon G&C approval t
 		East Coast Signals Inc. $109,000 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for 8 miles of pavement rehabilitation on NH 12 between Charlestown and Claremont and the Green Mountain Railroad crossing near the intersection of Bridge Street in Walpole, on the basis of a low bi
 		Pike Industries Inc. $1.6M approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Beck & Bellucci Inc., Franklin, NH, for bridge rehabilitation work on Main Street over B&M Railroad, Merrimack River and Riverside Street in the Town of Hooksett, on the basis of a low bid of $1,515,398.20. (2)Further authorize a con
 		Beck & Bellucci Inc. $1.5M approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement rehabilitation and bridge rehabilitation work along approximately 7 miles of Interstate 89 between Exit 12A and Exit 13 from New London to Grantham, on the basis of a low bid of $6,432,
 		Pike Industries Inc. $6.4M approved
22 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Coastal Economic Development Corporation located in Hampton, 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 and
 		approved
23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the County of Grafton, N. Haverhill, NH, for the purpose of providing capacity funding to the NH Alliance of Regional Development Corporations, in the amount of $200,000. Effective December 23, 2014 through December 31, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		County of Grafton $200,000 approved
24 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Administrative Services, Concord, NH, to support energy efficiency in state buildings, in the amount of $20,000. Effective December 23, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds (State Energy Program).
 		Department of Administrative S $20,000 approved
25 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with AECOM Technical Services Inc., Boston, MA, for writing services and graphic design for a statewide Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning Business Plan for the federally funded Federal Emergency Management Agency Cooperative Technical Partners Program, in an a
 		AECOM Technical Services Inc. $30,000 approved
26 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Community Development Finance Authority, Concord, NH, to operate existing revolving loan funds and loan loss reserves which support a program known as Better Buildings under the terms of an ARRA-Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant’s
Community Development Finance approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize the Division of Arts to award a Partnership Initiative Grant in the amount of $23,000 to NH Writers Project for the Poetry Out Loud Project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$23,000 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC
Authorize to accept a retroactive donation in the amount of $344.50 for travel expenses for Carolyn J. Protzmann, Deputy Adjutant General, who attended the 2014 Annual Commission Meeting of the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children which was held November 13-15, 2014
 		$344 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC
Authorize to commission the individuals, as detailed in letter dated December 10, 2014, as Aides-de-Camp to the Governor in the ranks as indicated. Effective January 8, 2015.
 		approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR
Authorize the Division of Regulatory Services to budget and expend carry forward funds from the State Fiscal Year 2014, in the amount of $9,222, for various expenses to fulfill the scope of work related to the Good Agricultural Practices program. These non-lapsing funds are collected to conduct GAP
$9,222 approved
31 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Gorman Actuarial LLC, Marlborough, MA, to assist in preparing data for and producing an annual supplemental report on the health insurance market in NH, provide consulting services in connection with the annual public hearings concerning health insurance premi
 		Gorman Actuarial LLC $499,470 approved
32 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Geographic Solutions Inc., Palm Harbor, FL (originally approved by G&C on 9-17-08, item #36), for an additional year of maintenance and support of the Job Match & Labor Exchange System from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, and to extend mai
 		$1.7M approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize to open bank accounts with TD Bank to hold the personal funds of inmates and residents under the care and custody of the Department.
 		approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize a salary increase for Joanne Fortier, Warden, NH State Prison for Women, from grade FF maximum, to grade GG step 4, in the amount of $2,298.27 from $87,091.71 to $89,389.98.
 		$89,390 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize a salary increase for Joanne Fortier, Warden, NH State Prison for Women, from grade FF maximum, to grade GG step 4, in the amount of $2,298.27 from $87,091.71 to $89,389.98.
 		$89,390 approved
34A DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC lease
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into four retroactive lease agreements with NH Electric Cooperative Inc., Plymouth, NH, to lease space of certain areas at Mount Kearsarge, Mount Sunapee, Mount Belknap, and Mount Washington. Effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016 for
 		approved
34A DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC lease
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into four retroactive lease agreements with NH Electric Cooperative Inc., Plymouth, NH, to lease space of certain areas at Mount Kearsarge, Mount Sunapee, Mount Belknap, and Mount Washington. Effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016 for
 		approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to accept and place on file the annual report of the Oil Fund Disbursement Board.
 		approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the City of Portsmouth, and the Town of Wolfeboro, totaling $8,987 to fund Household Hazardous Waste collection project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.
 		$8,987 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Arthur Pyburn & Sons Incorporated of Lynnfield, MA, to conduct leak detection surveys at twenty-six NH community water systems, in an amount not to exceed $77,300. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Arthur Pyburn & Sons Incorpora $77,300 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to accept and expend $99,179 in Pass-Thru Federal FEMA funds from the Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the purposes of continuing Fluvial Erosion Hazard assessments and technical support of community hazard mitigation plan upgrades. Effective
 		$99,179 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize the City of Portsmouth’s request to perform work on North Mill Pond in Portsmouth.
 		approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Daniel and Paula Marston’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
 		approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Melvin Prostkoff’s request to perform work on the Lamprey River in Newmarket.
 		approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Nancy M. Bulkley’s request to perform work on Great Bay in Durham.
 		approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize the City of Portsmouth’s request to perform work on the Atlantic Ocean in Portsmouth.
 		approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively pay Ryan Short for military leave hours not paid in SFY 2013 and SFY 2014 with SFY 2015 funds for a total of $4,145.49. Effective upon G&C approval. 81% Highway, 19% Turnpike Funds.
 		$4,145 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize to retroactively pay Anna Griffin the amount of $1,007.78 for accumulated annual leave during SFY 2014 with SFY 2015 funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$1,008 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Campton, for the purchase and installation of audio and video equipment, furnishings, and a base radio for the new Emergency Operations Center as well as three portable radios and ch
 		$52,355 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Lempster, in the amount of $34,032 for the purchase and installation of a generator, audio-video system, weather station, and other equipment and supplies for the community’s Emergen
 		$34,032 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Chichester, for a total amount of $135,000 for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards. Effective upon G&C approval through July 29, 2017. 100
 		$135,000 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend funds in the amount of $16,770, from Fred Fuller Oil & Propane Co. Inc., for the purpose of reimbursing HSEM for costs incurred while providing assistance during the company’s delivery backlog in January 2014.
$16,770 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police, Bureau of Marine Patrol, to purchase the property, consisting of land, buildings, and fixtures, Gilford, NH from Lakeside Realty LLC, Glendale Marine LTD, in the amount of $1,345,000 for the construction of a new Marine Patrol headquarters to maximize operatio
 		$1.3M approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of Emergency Management and Communications to enter into a contract with Red River Computer Co Inc., Claremont, NH, for the purpose of providing professional services to install Cisco Voice over Internet Protocol applications, hardware, and software, in an amount not to exceed
 		Red River Computer Co Inc. $125,000 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into subgrants totaling $334,314 utilizing funds from the US Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, Swift and Certain Sanctions/Replicating HOPE Project program for the purpose of funding intensive supervision, drug and alcohol and mental health counseling and pro-s
 		$334,314 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated December 3, 2014, for the total amount of $60,000 from the 2015 Regional Drug Task Force appropriations, to support drug task force program operations. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% General Fund
 		$60,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to accept and expend prior year funds in the amount of $3,716 from the Prosecute Provider Fraud Program for the purpose of allowing the DOJ to provide investigative and litigation support for the Medicaid Fraud Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$3,716 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated December 3, 2014, totaling $637,500 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purpose of providing services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C appr
 		$637,500 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S amendment
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pappas, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to table the request to accept certain rights of enforcement as the beneficiary of the Restated and Amended Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with the Pointe at Riverfront Unit Owners’ Associa
 		approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S amendment
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pappas, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to table the request to accept certain rights of enforcement as the beneficiary of the Restated and Amended Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with the Pointe at Riverfront Unit Owners’ Associa
 		approved
Pignatelli
57 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Friends of Bridges House Inc., Concord, regarding the official premises of the Governor of NH, the Bridges House located in Concord, NH. The term of the memorandum of agreement will endure until one or both parties decide to terminate the ag
 		Friends of Bridges House Inc., approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize, on behalf of the NH Deferred Compensation Commission, to enter into a sole source contract with Segal Advisors Inc., New York, NY, to develop a RFP and assist the State/NH Deferred Compensation Commission in the evaluation and award of a contract for a third party administrator for the St
 		Segal Advisors Inc. $45,000 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC & Enhanced Communications of Northern New England Inc., (Fairpoint Communications), Manchester, NH, for telephone and data communications services, for a total price not to exceed $13,000,000. Effective upon G&C ap
 		Northern New England Telephone $13.0M withdrawn
61 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Meridian Construction Corporation, Gilford, NH, for the Welcome and Information Center Improvements, Statewide, for a total price not to exceed $393,587. (2)Further authorize the amount of $23,615 for payment
Meridian Construction Corporat $417,202 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Morello Construction, Peterborough, NH, for the Sidewalk and Stairs Project – Administrative Office of the Courts, Concord, for a total price not to exceed $39,760. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
 		Morello Construction $39,760 approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to amend an existing contract with Anthem Health Plans of NH Inc., d/b/a Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-5-12, item #18C), for the administration of the medical benefit provided to state employees and retirees, in
 		Anthem Health Plans of NH Inc. $33.4M approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to accept and place on file the report containing a list of vendors that agencies have contracted with for the period of September 17, 2014 through September 30, 2014.
 		approved