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Personnel Actions (38)
confirmation
Alan Seidman, Bedford
Judicial Council (Lay Person)
confirmation
Charles R. Lloyd, Concord
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors (Postsecondary Education)
confirmation
Christopher R. Bean, Concord
Transportation Appeals Board (Professional Engineer)
confirmation
Deborah B. Butler, Concord
Judicial Retirement Plan Board of Trustees (Business Experience)
confirmation
Deborah Lievens, Londonderry
Wetlands Council (Member of Municipal Conservation Committee)
confirmation
Douglas H. Greiner, Salisbury
Board of Landscape Architects
confirmation
Frederick Booth, New
Racing and Charitable Gaming Commission
confirmation
John F. Olson, Charlestown
Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council (Public Member)
confirmation
Joseph M. Casey, d
Personnel Appeals Board
confirmation
Joseph P. Nadeau, Durham
Board of Mental Health Practice (Public Member)
confirmation
Nancy E. Kinner, Lee
Waste Management Council (Prof./Environmental Science or Sanitary Engineering)
confirmation
Nicole Lavoie, Nashua
Physical Therapy Governing Board
confirmation
Pamela S. Hall, Portsmouth
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
confirmation
Peter A. Whelan, Portsmouth
Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries
confirmation
Steven D. Lubrano, Hanover
Judicial Council (Lay Person)
confirmation
Thomas A. Mullin, Rochester
Current Use Advisory Board (Rep. Assessing Official in a City)
confirmation
Thomas Klemm, Salem
Oil Fund Disbursement Board (Petroleum Dealer)
nomination
Anne C. Eaton, Concord
Compensation Appeals Board (Labor)
nomination
Christopher F. Nevins, Hampton
Aviation Users Advisory Board (Airline)
nomination
David F. Foster, New
Compensation Appeals Board (Employers/Insurers)
nomination
David W. Tellman, Whitefield
Current Use Advisory Board (Forest Landowner)
nomination
Denis W. Parker, Hooksett
Compensation Appeals Board (Labor)
nomination
Dwight Davis, Newfields
Dropout Prevention and Dropout Recovery Oversight Council (Public Member)
nomination
Elizabeth Bielecki, Bedford
Director of the Division of Administration for the Department of Safety
nomination
Esther E. Kennedy, Portsmouth
Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries
nomination
Gary J. Karp, Holderness
Current Use Advisory Board (Rep. Assessing official from town with less than 5,000 population)
nomination
James D. Roberts, Hampton
Electricians' Board (Public Member)
nomination
Kathryn D. Cranford, Laconia
Midwifery Council (Midwife)
nomination
Lea P. Bruch, Keene
Physical Therapy Governing Board (Public Member)
nomination
Mark Hounsell, Conway
Public Employee Labor Relations Board (Labor)
nomination
Matthew S. Houde, Plainfield
Judicial Council (Attorney)
nomination
Robert C. Norton, Concord
Compensation Appeals Board (Employers/Insurers)
nomination
Robert L. Quinn, Seabrook
Director of the Division of State Police for the Department of Safety
nomination
Scott W. Bartlett, Manchester
Current Use Advisory Board (Rep. Assessing official from town with more than 5,000 population)
nomination
Terence R. Pfaff, Hooksett
Compensation Appeals Board (Labor)
nomination
Theodore R. Jastrzembski, Hanover
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Committee (Residential Telecom User)
nomination
Wendi Guillette, Auburn
Occupational Therapy Governing Board (Licensed Occupational Therapist)
nomination
William S. Campbell, Amherst
Fire Standards and Training Commission (Fire Instructors and Officers Association of New Hampshire)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Troy, NH, in the amount of $12,000 for the purpose of conducting a feasibility study. Effective February 12, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Town of Troy $12,000 approved
3 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program, in the amount of $10,815. Effective February 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014. 100% Other Funds (NH DHHS).
 		Tri-County Community Action Pr $10,815 approved
4 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program, in the amount of $7,841. Effective February 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014. 100% Other Funds (NH DHHS).
 		Community Action Program Belkn $7,841 approved
5 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program, in the amount of $14,514. Effective February 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014. 100% Other Funds (NH DHHS).
 		Southern NH Services Inc. $14,514 approved
6 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program, in the amount of $5,408. Effective February 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014. 100% Other Funds (NH DHHS).
 		Southwestern Community Service $5,408 approved
7 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program, in the amount of $2,519.76. Effective February 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014. 100% Other Funds (NH DHHS).
 		Community Action Partnership o $2,520 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF THE ADJUTANT GEN
Authorize the confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Gregory J. Malone, Cape Elizabeth, ME, to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
 		approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF THE ADJUTANT GEN
Authorize the nomination of Colonel Paul Hutchinson, Topsfield, MA, for promotion to the rank of Brigadier General, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
 		approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF THE ADJUTANT GEN
Authorize the nomination of Lieutenant Colonel Todd E. Swass, Strafford, NH, for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
 		approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to increase BPW Fees amount by $1,065, from $2,400 to $3,465, for additional work to the Acute Psychiatric Services Building, Concord, NH. Effective upon G&C approval. The prior construction contract with Meridian Construction Corporation
$3,465 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the State Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee to award a net sum of $1,000 to Michael Gilligan from the Department of Transportation. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$1,000 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
 		approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize a contract renewal option with Tri State Fire Protection LLC, Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-8-10, item #35) for fire alarm system testing and maintenance services at several state buildings, in the amount of $145,935.84. (2)Further authorize an additional amount of $72,967.9
 		$218,904 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a lease agreement with Lake Sunapee Bank, Newport, NH, for a color production copier/printer/scanner on behalf of the Department of Corrections, Correctional Industries, in the amount of $33,747.60. (2)Further authorize on behalf of the Department of Corrections, Correctional
 		Lake Sunapee Bank $153,280 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Hascall & Hall, Portland, ME, for the Coos County Courthouse Bullnose Repair, Lancaster, NH, for a total not to exceed $150,278. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $10,000 for unanticipated st
 		Hascall & Hall $166,278 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Hascall & Hall, Portland, ME, for the Coos County Courthouse Bullnose Repair, Lancaster, NH, for a total not to exceed $150,278. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $10,000 for unanticipated st
 		Hascall & Hall $166,278 approved
16A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Safety to amend a contract with Enhanced Communications of Northern New England Inc., d/b/a Fairpoint Internet, Portland, ME (originally approved by G&C on 3-10-10, item #34), to extend the provision of internet connectivity s
 		Enhanced Communications of Nor $381,396 approved
16A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Safety to amend a contract with Enhanced Communications of Northern New England Inc., d/b/a Fairpoint Internet, Portland, ME (originally approved by G&C on 3-10-10, item #34), to extend the provision of internet connectivity s
 		Enhanced Communications of Nor $381,396 approved
17 STATE TREASURY
Authorize to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $53,874 and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $53,873.44 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
 		$53,874 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant to the City of Nashua for the conservation and digitization of voter records in the amount of $8,900. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2014. 100% Other Funds.
 		$8,900 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of $20,000 to the Greater Derry Arts Council, for plaster restoration. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Other Funds.
 		$20,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR
Authorize to enter into an agreement with NH FFA Foundation, Concord, NH, to develop key school educational programming and outreach activities, in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 1, 2014. 100% General Funds.
 		NH FFA Foundation $10,000 approved
21 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with J&S Power Solutions Inc., Hinsdale, IL, for Uninterruptible Power Supply system rental services at NHES’s Administration Office, in the amount not to exceed $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
 		J&S Power Solutions Inc. $20,000 approved
22 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with MMcLeod Consulting for the provision of consulting services in connection with the initiative to improve the health insurance premium rate review process and transparency related to health insurance premiums and medical care costs in NH, in the amount of $169,
 		$169,920 approved
22 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with MMcLeod Consulting for the provision of consulting services in connection with the initiative to improve the health insurance premium rate review process and transparency related to health insurance premiums and medical care costs in NH, in the amount of $169,
 		$169,920 approved
22 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with MMcLeod Consulting for the provision of consulting services in connection with the initiative to improve the health insurance premium rate review process and transparency related to health insurance premiums and medical care costs in NH, in the amount of $169,
 		$169,920 approved
22A PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION contract
Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Accion Group Inc., Concord (originally approved by G&C on 7-11-12, item #49), to continue to provide engineering consulting services, by extending the contract from December 31, 2013 through June 30, 2014. No Additional Funding. 100% Utilities Assessm
 		Accion Group Inc., Concord (or approved
22A PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION contract
Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Accion Group Inc., Concord (originally approved by G&C on 7-11-12, item #49), to continue to provide engineering consulting services, by extending the contract from December 31, 2013 through June 30, 2014. No Additional Funding. 100% Utilities Assessm
 		Accion Group Inc., Concord (or approved
22A PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION contract
Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Accion Group Inc., Concord (originally approved by G&C on 7-11-12, item #49), to continue to provide engineering consulting services, by extending the contract from December 31, 2013 through June 30, 2014. No Additional Funding. 100% Utilities Assessm
 		Accion Group Inc., Concord (or approved
22B PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Liberty Consulting Group, Quentin, PA, (originally approved by G&C On 7-11-12, item #48), to continue to provide engineering consulting services, by extending the end date from December 31, 2013 through June 30, 2014. No Additional Funding. 100% Utilities Assessmen
 		Liberty Consulting Group approved
22B PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Liberty Consulting Group, Quentin, PA, (originally approved by G&C On 7-11-12, item #48), to continue to provide engineering consulting services, by extending the end date from December 31, 2013 through June 30, 2014. No Additional Funding. 100% Utilities Assessmen
 		Liberty Consulting Group approved
22B PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Liberty Consulting Group, Quentin, PA, (originally approved by G&C On 7-11-12, item #48), to continue to provide engineering consulting services, by extending the end date from December 31, 2013 through June 30, 2014. No Additional Funding. 100% Utilities Assessmen
 		Liberty Consulting Group approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS payment
Authorize to retroactively pay an invoice in the amount of $3,555 to the Association of State Correctional Administrators, Hagerstown, MD, for annual membership dues for the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 100% General Funds.
 		$3,555 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN transfer
Authorize to transfer general funds in the amount of $70,673,150. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend Federal Funds in the amount of $70,952. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 50.1% Federal, 49.9% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 14, 2014.
 		$70.7M approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend agreements with the Managed Care Organizations (Granite State Health Plan, d/b/a NH Healthy Families, Bedford; Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, d/b/a Well Sense Health Plan, Boston, MA; and Granite Care – Meridian Health Plan of NH d/b/a Meridian Health Plan of NH, Manchester
 		approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend agreements with the Managed Care Organizations (Granite State Health Plan, d/b/a NH Healthy Families, Bedford; Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, d/b/a Well Sense Health Plan, Boston, MA; and Granite Care – Meridian Health Plan of NH d/b/a Meridian Health Plan of NH, Manchester
 		approved
25A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN personnel
Authorize to increase the salary position of #30278, Administrator IV, by 30%. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
 		approved
25A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN personnel
Authorize to increase the salary position of #30278, Administrator IV, by 30%. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
 		approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Seacoast Mental Health Center Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #106), to provide additional funding to the agency for administrative costs, by increasing the price by $10,000 from $1,088,161 to $1,098,161. Effective upon G&C approv
 		Seacoast Mental Health Center $1.1M approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to renew a 1-year membership with the US Travel Association, Washington, DC, in the amount of $11,700 for the 2014 calendar year. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2014. 100% General Funds.
 		$11,700 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $3,000 of funds from the Caroline A. Fox Trust Fund for maintaining and enhancing the programs at the Caroline A. Fox Research and Demonstration Forest. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Trust Fund.
 		$3,000 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to make two retroactive sole source payments to Cornell University, Geneva, NY, in the amounts of $3,960 and $4,000 for diagnostic laboratory testing services performed from July 29, 2013 to October 15, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$4,000 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to make two retroactive sole source payments to Cornell University, Geneva, NY, in the amounts of $3,960 and $4,000 for diagnostic laboratory testing services performed from July 29, 2013 to October 15, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$4,000 approved
29A DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Safety for the purpose of providing Operation Stonegarden Detail Patrols. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend $5,591 from NHDOS to offset the personnel expenditures of providing Operat
 		$5,591 approved
29A DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Safety for the purpose of providing Operation Stonegarden Detail Patrols. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend $5,591 from NHDOS to offset the personnel expenditures of providing Operat
 		$5,591 approved
30 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE grant
Authorize to accept and expend a donation in the form of a special one-time $10,000 grant from the William Penn Foundation to be deposited in the Search and Rescue account. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014.
 		$10,000 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award grant aid funds to the entities as detailed in letter dated January 29, 2014, in the aggregate amount of $2,257,646 for wastewater facility projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
 		$2.3M approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE permit
Authorize to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Resources and Economic Development, Concord, NH, for projects to conduct research, and develop tools, and public outreach materials related to characterizing wetlands for assessment, permitting or resource protection purposes.
Department of Resources and Ec approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with Exeter River Landing Inc., Exeter, NH, in the amount not to exceed $361,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 79% Federal, 21% Capital (General) Funds.
 		Exeter River Landing Inc. $361,000 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to accept and place on file the 2013 annual report of the Oil Fund Disbursement Board.
 		approved
35 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
Authorize to accept monies totaling $79,361.74 received during the period of October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 as a result of fundraising drives from various organizations and from personal contributions, to be placed in the Benefit Fund.
 		$79,362 approved
36 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
Authorize to accept non-monetary donations totaling $7,166 received during the period of October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, as a result of contributions.
 		$7,166 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Measured Progress Inc., Dover, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, item #201), to provide workshops to educators and parents regarding the NH Alternate Learning Progressions Assessments, by increasing the price by $52,460 from $736,513 to $788,973. Effectiv
 		Measured Progress Inc. $788,973 approved
38 POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING CO grant
Authorize to accept and expend a 2011 State Agency Homeland Security Grant Award from the NH Department of Safety in the amount of $323,284 for the purpose of providing advanced interactive use of force simulator training for NH Police officers. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2014. 1
 		$323,284 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environmental Services, to support the Fluvial Erosion Hazard Assessment Program, which provides support for two full-time personnel and associated benefits necessary t
 		$105,053 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend an additional $68,057 of federal funds from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled Enforcement Patrols for the purpose of motor vehicle enforcement on the State’s interstate systems. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2014. 10
 		$68,057 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend an additional $49,780 of federal funds from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled DWI Patrols for the purpose of combating the DWI problem statewide. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2014. 100% Agency Income.
 		$49,780 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Allenstown, to purchase and install an emergency generator at the Town’s public works building for a total amount of $17,163. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30-, 2014.
 		$17,163 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend a grant agreement with the Town of Campton (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, item #217), to complete the local hazard mitigation plan project, by extending the end date from September 9, 2013 to Septemb
 		Town of Campton (originally ap approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend a grant agreement with the Town of Carroll (originally approved by G&C on 6-6-12, item #149), to complete the local hazard mitigation plan project, by extending the end date from September 9, 2013 to Septembe
 		Town of Carroll (originally ap approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend a grant agreement with the Town of Stratham (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #189), to complete the local hazard mitigation plan project, by extending the end date from September 9, 2013 to Septemb
 		Town of Stratham (originally a approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend a grant agreement with the Town of Woodstock (originally approved by G&C on 9-19-12, item #118), to complete the local hazard mitigation plan project, by extending the end date from September 9, 2013 to Septe
 		Town of Woodstock (originally approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend a grant agreement with the Lakes Region Planning Commission (originally approved by G&C on 5-11-11, item #62), to complete the local hazard mitigation plan project, by extending the end date from September 9,
 		Lakes Region Planning Commissi approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, to enter into an agreement with Precision Temperature Control Inc., Bedford, NH, to provide mechanical maintenance/air filter services, in the amount not to exceed $13,079. Effective upon G&C approval through June
Precision Temperature Control $13,079 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize to accept and place on file, the Bureau of Finance and Contracts’ report of all paid Small Claims in the second quarter of FY 2014 totaling $1,567 for individual amounts less than $600. (2)Further authorize to pay small claims for the next FY quarter, January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014
 		$1,567 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Mechanical Services’ Monthly Equipment Acquisition Plan status report for the period ending December 30, 2013.
 		approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Environment to pay the Department of Environmental Services Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund $13,860 for impacts to an unnamed perennial stream. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$13,860 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Environment to enter into an agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Bedford, NH, for water quality related engineering services for various projects located throughout the State, for an amount not to exceed $250,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2017
 		Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. $250,000 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with Montagne Communications LLC, Manchester, NH, to provide public outreach and education, public relations and information management for the NH Rail Transit Authority, for an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approva
 		Montagne Communications LLC $40,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Traffic to enter into a sole source Lighting upgrade contract with PRISM Consulting Inc., Quincy, MA, to upgrade facility lighting at the Bureau of Traffic, in the amount of $20,969.91. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Highway Funds.
 		PRISM Consulting Inc. $20,970 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Human Resources to enter into a sole source agreement with Federal Highway Administration Finance Division, National Highway Institute, Arlington, VA, for training, in an amount not to exceed $92,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 80% Federal, 20% Highway
 		Federal Highway Administration $92,500 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 2,814 square foot parcel of State owned land located on the easterly side of Allard Drive in the City of Manchester to Allard Family LLC for $8,100 which includes a $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval. 13.6% Highway, 86.4% Turnpike Fu
 		$8,100 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with SUR Construction Inc., Rochester, NH, for roadway improvements located on NH Route 11A in Gilford, on the basis of a low bid of $454,452. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,722.60 for payment of latent conditions
 		SUR Construction Inc. $454,452 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, for pavement rehabilitation on 1.2 miles of NH 112 (Kancamagus Highway) in the Town of Albany, on the basis of a low bid of $1,569,739.40. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $78,486.97 for payment of la
 		Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc. $1.6M approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to transfer $2,250,000 from Highway Surplus to fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Highway Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 14, 2014.
 		$2.2M approved
A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept non-monetary donations during the period of July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, with a value of $975.
 		$975
B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept donations in the amount of $3,005.76 from contributors during the period of July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, and deposit into the Hospital Resident Benefit Fund.
 		$3,006
C NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE acceptance
Authorize to accept a donation of 7.4 +/- acres in Stratham, NH, from George E. Gowen.