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Personnel Actions (30)
confirmation
Angela T. Finney, Concord
Appellate Board (Business Management)
confirmation
Kathryn E. Skouteris, Merrimack
Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Revenue Administration
confirmation
Margaret Ann Moran, Manchester
Judge of the Circuit Court
confirmation
Martin P. Honigberg, Concord
Public Utilities Commission
confirmation
Patricia B. Quigley, Concord
Judge of the Circuit Court
confirmation
Paul R. Bergeron, Nashua
State Historical Records Advisory Board
confirmation
Robert J. Foley, Dover
Judge of the Circuit Court
confirmation
Susan B. Carbon, Chichester
Judge of the Circuit Court
confirmation
William E. Brennan, Bedford
State Commission for Human Rights
nomination
Allan M. Moses, Bow
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority
nomination
Carl J. Majewski, Westmoreland
Pesticides Control Board (Public Member)
nomination
Carmen R. Lorentz, Belmont
Director of the Division of Economic Development
nomination
Catherine A. Keane, Concord
Manager of Risks and Benefits at the Department of Administrative Services
nomination
Charles S. Temple, Concord
Judge of the Superior Court
nomination
Christiana Goodwin, Merrimack
Director of Agency Software for the NH Dept of Information Technology
nomination
Christopher Albert, Nottingham
Board of Natural Scientists (Wetlands Scientist)
nomination
David A. Anderson, Portsmouth
Judge of the Superior Court
nomination
David C. Conway, Henniker
Medical Review Subcommittee
nomination
David L. Babson, Jr
Agricultural Advisory Board (Carroll County)
nomination
David P. Dachowski, Bedford
Board of Hearing Care Providers (Hearing Aid Dealer)
nomination
David S. Forrest, Temple
Judge of the NH Circuit Court
nomination
Dwayne Oothoudt, Tilton
Occupational Therapy Governing Board (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
nomination
Elizabeth M. Leonard, Concord
Judge of the Circuit Court
nomination
Emily R. Baker, Hanover
New Hampshire Board of Medicine
nomination
Louis E. Rosenthall, Concord
Medical Review Subcommittee (Rep. Board of Medicine)
nomination
Nick P. Perencevich, Concord
Medical Review Subcommittee
nomination
Ritchie White, Rye
Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries (Alternate)
nomination
Scott J. Roy, Grantham
Athletic Trainers Governing Board
nomination
Stephen J. Ellis, Pittsburg
Community College System of New Hampshire (General Public)
nomination
Timothy G. Sink, Concord
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the Town of Warner, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 8-8-12, item #3), in the amount of $350,000, to allow for finalization of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project by extending the completion date to December 31, 2014 from December 31, 2013. No A
$350,000 approved
4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the County of Rockingham, Brentwood, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-8-12, item #5), in the amount of $500,000, to allow for the purchase of equipment in order to finalize the Smuttynose Brewing Company Project, by extending the completion date to Decemb
County of Rockingham $500,000 approved
5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the County of Merrimack, Boscawen, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-30-11, item #3), in the amount of $275,000, to allow for finalization of the road improvement project, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2014 from December 31, 2013. No Add
County of Merrimack $275,000 approved
6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the Town of Boscawen, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-3-12, item #2), in the amount of $500,000 to allow for finalization of the Forest Lane Drainage project, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2014 from December 31, 2013. No Additional Fu
$500,000 approved
7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize to amend an agreement with the Town of Farmington, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-22-12, item #3), in the amount of $480,000 to allow for the creation and retention of jobs in connection with the relocation and expansion activities of Winnisquam Wood Products, by extending the complet
$480,000 approved
8 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Earth Systems Research Center, Durham, NH, to continue implementation of the state’s Floodplain/Risk MAP program, as approved by G&C Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, in the amount of $27,5
University of NH, Earth System $27,500 approved
9 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorize to conduct a one-day conference on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, NH, to provide training to local land use board members in accordance with RSA 673:3-a, for a total cost of the conference not to exceed $15,000. (2)Further authorize to accept r
Brothers Property Management C $15,000 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize to amend a sole source direct supplier relationship contract with Allen Systems Group, Naples, FL (originally approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #17), for the purpose of supporting the DHHS, Division of Family Assistance New HEIGHTS Application growth and to increase the MIPS (Million Instru
Allen Systems Group $1.2M approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Major Michael J. Blough, Rollinsford, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Major Michael C. Callaghan, Action, MA, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Major Daniel A. Chacon, La Vista, NE, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH
Authorize the confirmation of Captain Suzanne Lamb, Bedford, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH nomination
Authorize the nomination of Major Andrew J. Doerr, Altus AFB, OK, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize to execute the first of two contract renewals with Tri State Fire Protection LLC, Nashua, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 8-22-12, item #18), for the purpose of Fire Alarm Testing, Inspection and Maintenance at various NH Army National Guard facilities, in the amount of $30,000. Effecti
$30,000 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize to amend a contract with The Dirt Doctors LLC, Pembroke, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 11-6-13, item #17), for the purpose of a water line repair/replacement at The State Military Reservation, Concord, NH, by extending the end date from December 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014. No Additiona
Dirt Doctors LLC approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize to execute the first of two contract renewals with Securitas Security Services USA Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-7-12, item #12), to provide armed security services at the Pease Air National Guard Facility in Newington, NH, in the amount of $964,254.72. Effective Fe
$964,255 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora B. Pignatelli with regard to a certain project in participation with Peterborough Retirement Community at Upland Farm Inc., d/b/a RiverMead, Peterborough, NH.
approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize that $92,314,106 be lapsed from the Working Capital Warrant for the months of July (14-01), August (14-02), September (14-03), and October (14-04). (2)Further authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $400,000,000 to cover the expenditures for the month of January, 2014.
$400.0M approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Paula Sagerman, Brattleboro, VT, for architectural history consulting services with regard to the State-owned land and buildings located at 84 Iron Works Rd, Concord, NH, for a total amount not to exceed $3,500. Effective upon G&C approval through January 20,
Paula Sagerman $3,500 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S payment
Authorize to sell the State-owned land, buildings, and other improvements located at 79 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH, to Tilton Variety Inc., for $100,000 which includes a $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further authorize to reserve and retain in favor of the NH Division of Historical Resources as a c
$100,000 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Consolidated Edison Solutions Inc., Valhalla, NY, to perform a detailed energy conservation feasibility study, in the amount of $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 30, 2014. 100% Operating – General Funds.
Consolidated Edison Solutions $60,000 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with FIAI Inc., d/b/a Cross Insurance, Manchester, NH, to purchase commercial property, general liability and umbrella insurance coverage for the Franklin, Derry and Jaffrey District Courthouses, for a total cost of $35,007. Effective January 14, 2014 through Janua
FIAI Inc., d/b/a Cross Insuran $35,007 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S lease
Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the City of Claremont, NH, for courtroom, and office space for the Claremont Circuit Court, comprised of approximately 5,110 square feet located in the City Hall, Claremont, NH, in an amount not to exceed $215,434.20. Effe
City of Claremont, NH, for cou $215,434 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide an employee shuttle service for state employees who work in the State House complex, in an amount not to exceed $65,531.25. Effective January 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
Easter Seals NH Inc. $65,531 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide an employee shuttle service for state employees who work in the State House complex, in an amount not to exceed $65,531.25. Effective January 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
Easter Seals NH Inc. $65,531 approved
27A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to amend a contract with Employee Benefit Management Inc., Freeport, ME (originally approved by G&C on 10-12-11, item #4B), by increasing the price by an amount not to exceed $92,000 from $772,502 to $864,502 in order to pay for additional costs associated with col
Employee Benefit Management In $864,502 approved
27A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to amend a contract with Employee Benefit Management Inc., Freeport, ME (originally approved by G&C on 10-12-11, item #4B), by increasing the price by an amount not to exceed $92,000 from $772,502 to $864,502 in order to pay for additional costs associated with col
Employee Benefit Management In $864,502 approved
28 STATE TREASURY
Authorize to issue a warrant form funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $106,057 and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $106,056.19 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
$106,057 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST contract
Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Robert Half International, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item C), for temporary data entry services, by extending the end date from October 15, 2013 through June 30, 2014, and by increasing the amount by $20,000 from $263,000
Robert Half International $283,000 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize the Division of Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant in the amount of $6,000 to Revels North, Hanover, to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
$6,000 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant to the Town of New Hampton for repairs to Grand Theatre Drapes in the amount of $6,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Other Funds.
$6,000 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize the Division of Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant in the amount of $8,000 to Andy’s Inc., Wilton, NH, to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
$8,000 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize the Division of Arts to award a Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant totaling $2,368 to Elizabeth Charlebois, Warner, NH, to assist in the preservation of tradition based arts in NH so that future generations can continue to benefit from them. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
$2,368 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize the Division of Arts to award a Public Value Partnership Grant in the amount of $7,800 to the Winnisquam PlayHouse, Meredith, NH, to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal
$7,800 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant to the Town of Chichester for window repair at the Grange Hall, in the amount of $7,250. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2015. 100% Other Funds.
$7,250 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant to the Town of Nelson for window restoration at the Nelson Town Hall, in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2015. 100% Other Funds.
$10,000 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC
Authorize the NH State Library to renew membership with the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, Lexington, KY, in the amount of $3,000. Effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
$3,000 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to appoint Peter Favreau as a Criminal Investigator at a salary level of $68,200 (LG BB, Max). Effective January 3, 2014 through June 30, 2017.
$68,200 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to appoint Calice Couchman-Ducey as a Criminal Investigator at a salary level of $68,200 (LG BB, Max). Effective January 2, 2014 through July 1, 2018.
$68,200 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay annual dues to the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units in the amount of $5,000 for the Medicaid Fraud Annual Dues. Effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
$5,000 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into sub grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated December 3, 2013, totaling $761,625 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2013 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 app
$761,625 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a sub grant with the NH Coalition Against and Domestic and Sexual Violence in the amount of $231,381 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, Sexual Assault Support Program, for the purpose of providing services for victims of sexual assault in NH.
$231,381 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a sub grant with the NH Coalition Against and Domestic and Sexual Violence in the amount of $231,381 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, Sexual Assault Support Program, for the purpose of providing services for victims of sexual assault in NH.
$231,381 approved
42A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to accept and expend $25,000 from the Consumer Fund Escrow for the purpose of purchasing a vehicle to be used for investigations in the Consumer Protection Bureau, Mortgage (Financial) Fraud Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014.
$25,000 approved
42A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to accept and expend $25,000 from the Consumer Fund Escrow for the purpose of purchasing a vehicle to be used for investigations in the Consumer Protection Bureau, Mortgage (Financial) Fraud Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014.
$25,000 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Authorize to accept and place on file the 60th Biennial Report reflecting the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.
approved
44 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with RWN Property Services, North Conway, NH, for rooftop snow removal services at NHES’s offices statewide, in the amount not to exceed $90,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
RWN Property Services $90,000 approved
45 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Scott Brochu d/b/a Scott Brochu’s Roofing of New England, Rochester, NH, for rooftop snow removal services at NHES’s Portsmouth and Somersworth offices, in the amount not to exceed $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Scott Brochu d/b/a Scott Broch $15,000 approved
46 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR contract
Authorize to amend a contract with SymbioSys Solutions Inc., Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-11, item #60), for modifications to the NH Unemployment Insurance System, by increasing the amount by $2,143,400 from $9,645,644 to $11,789,044. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31
SymbioSys Solutions Inc. $11.8M approved
47 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to amend a sole source contract with MMcLeod Consulting (originally approved by G&C on 5-9-12, item #25A), 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 pre
MMcLeod Consulting (originally $467,880 withdrawn
48 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize to accept and place on file, the annual report for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.
approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into a participation agreement with the NH Health Information Organization Corporation, Concord, NH, to provide Health Information Exchange capability across the department, in the amount of $107,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
NH Health Information Organiza $107,500 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN grant
Authorize to enter into retroactive agreements with Bridge House Shelter, Plymouth, NH, to provide Emergency Solutions and State Grant-in-Aid services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $185,074. Effective January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. 84% General, 16% Federal Funds.
$185,074 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Lutheran Community Services of NH Inc., Concord, NH, to provide employment-related, direct services to NH refugees, in the amount of $435,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 29, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Lutheran Community Services of $435,000 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with International Institute of Boston Inc., Boston, MA, to provide employment-related, direct services to NH refugees, in the amount of $90,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 29, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
International Institute of Bos $90,000 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Foundation for Healthy Communities, Concord, NH, to identify the needs, and provide implementation and evaluation of tasks to assist NH’s 13 small rural hospitals with the transition to the International Classification of Disease ICD-10 code s
Foundation for Healthy Communi $222,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a one-time payment to renew agency membership in the American Public Human Services Association, Washington, DC, in the amount of $14,242. Effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 37% Federal, 63% General Funds.
$14,242 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN grant
Authorize the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Warren, NH, under which the Division of Public Health Services will provide two portable ventilators and necessary accessories valued at $13,980, to enhance respiratory medical capacity in response to
$13,980 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services, Indiana, PA, to provide Pharmaceuticals and related Pharmacy Services for the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, in an amount not to exceed $318,000. Effective January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
Diamond Pharmacy Services $318,000 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Granite State College, Concord, NH, for the provision of an education and training partnership that provides training and education opportunities to resource families, residential care providers, certain post-adoptive families and Division for Children, Yout
Granite State College $862,000 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Granite State College, Concord, NH, to administer a tuition assistance program for the provision of tuition assistance for Child Care Teachers and Directors of Child Care Programs for Young Children, in an amount not to exceed $450,000. Effective upon G&C ap
Granite State College $450,000 approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with NH Interscholastic Athletic Association Inc., Concord, NH, to implement the Life of an Athlete program, in an amount not to exceed $460,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
NH Interscholastic Athletic As $460,000 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to amend an agreement with H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Center of Greater Nashua Region VI, Nashua, NH, to provide a peer-operated crisis respite program in an amount not to exceed $75,195. Effective January 1, 2014 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal
H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Cent $75,195 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN grant
Authorize to exercise a renewal option to an agreement with Old Dominion University Research Foundation, Norfolk, VA (originally approved by G&C on 12-19-12, item #30), to conduct two public mental health consumer surveys as required by the Mental Health Block Grant program, by increasing the price
Old Dominion University Resear $180,934 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into agreements with vendors to have ServiceLink Resource Centers in designated communities serving as highly visible and trusted places where people of all incomes and ages can access information on the full range of long-term support options and ServiceLink Resource Centers also
$4.3M approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN payment
Authorize to pay a straight 30% salary enhancement for position #22008, Compliance Investigator, Salary Grade 27. Effective upon G&C approval through August 13, 2014. 100% General Funds.
approved
64 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the period ending June 30, 2013.
approved
65 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $200,000 to Xylogen LLC, to install a central biomass heating plant at High Mowing School in Wilton, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Renewable Energy Fund.
$200,000 approved
66 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds to Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative, in the amount of $317,980, to install a solar photovoltaic system at Plymouth Village Water and Sewer District’s wastewater treatment plant. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2014. 100% Renewable Energy Fund.
$317,980 approved
Sununu
67 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds to Northwoods Renewables LLC, in the amount of $125,000, to increase the capacity of renewable energy production at the Golden Pond Hydroelectric site in Ashland, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Renewable Energy Fund.
$125,000 approved
68 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds to Jericho Power LLC, in the amount of $1,000,000, to install and operate a wind energy project on Jericho Mountain in Berlin, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Renewable Energy Fund.
$1.0M approved
Sununu
69 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds to Holderness School, in the amount of $300,000 , to install and operate a biomass plant and heating system. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Renewable Energy Fund.
$300,000 approved
70 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds to Pierce Solar LLC, to award grant funds in the amount of $175,000, to install, operate and monitor a solar photovoltaic system at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2014. 100% Renewable Energy Fund.
$175,000 approved
Sununu
71 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds to Historic Harrisville Inc., in the amount of $150,000, to install and operate a central biomass heating system at Cheshire Mills in Harrisville, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2014. 100% Renewable Energy Fund.
$150,000 approved
72 OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCAT
Authorize to continue membership and participation in the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, in the amount of $3,000. Effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 100% Other Funds (Utilities Assessments).
$3,000 approved
73 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to amend a sole source contract with Lou Hammond & Associates, New York, NY, (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, Item #161), to add public relations outreach efforts in Canada to our current agreement, by increasing the amount by $55,000 f
Lou Hammond & Associates $355,000 approved
74 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to budget and expend $72,530 of Fuelwood funds for forestry operation planning. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Agency Income.
$72,530 approved
75 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE permit
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Service to maintain the NH State Permit Bank in accordance with the conditions agreed to by the two parties. Effective upon G&C approval through November 2016.
approved
76 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to accept and place on file the 2013 annual report.
approved
77 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the 2014 membership dues to the Northeast Waste Management Official’s Association, Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse, Boston, MA, in the amount of $5,000. Effective October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. 100% Hazardous Waste Clean-up Funds.
$5,000 approved
78 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to amend a contract with GEI Consultants, Portland, ME, (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item #114), to provide hydrologic and hydraulic studies of the Alton Power Dam and Milton Three Ponds Dame watersheds, inundation mapping of the downstream reach resulting from dam failure, geo
GEI Consultants approved
79 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with NH Water Works Association Inc., Concord, NH, to provide training classes for certified drinking water operations and contract services for NH’s Drinking Water Week Festival, totaling $74,800. (2)Further authorize to enter into a contract with NH Water Works A
NH Water Works Association Inc $74,800 approved
80 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Newmarket in the amount of $14,100 to finance the Wastewater Facilities upgrade Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 17.7% Clean Water State Revolving Loan, 3.6% Capital (General), 78.7% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
$14,100 approved
81 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to award a sole source grant to the Great Bay Stewards Inc., Greenland, NH, in the amount of $13,965 to develop outputs and summary documents for the Sea Level Affecting Marsh Migration model. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Great Bay Stewards Inc. $13,965 approved
82 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to award a sole source grant to the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, to evaluate accretion and subsidence of tidal marshes by measuring Sediment Elevation Tables in the Hampton-Seabrook and Great Bay estuaries, in the amount of $21,885. Effective upon G&C ap
University of NH, Sponsored Pr $21,885 approved
83 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to award a sole source grant to the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, in the amount of $41,862 to develop a Coastal Viewer web-based toolbox with new coastal resiliency data visualization and query tools. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2015. 10
University of NH, Sponsored Pr $41,862 approved
84 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize YMCA of Greater Boston’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Mirror Lake.
approved
85 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Jeppesen Family LLC’s request to perform work on Little Bay/Welch Cove in Newington.
approved
86 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Sprague Operating Resources LLC’s request to perform work on the Piscataqua River in Newington.
approved
87 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, to carry out activities to implement portions of the Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership Management Plan, in the amount of $160,000. Effective January 1, 2014 through Decem
University of NH, Sponsored Pr $160,000 approved
88 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, for a total amount of $10,000, to provide technical assistance to the Town of Bennington and the Town of Temple for the update of their hazard mitigatio
$10,000 approved
89 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $61,626 of federal pass-through funds from the NH Department of Justice for the purpose of supporting the operation of the Sex Offender Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Agency Income.
$61,626 approved
90 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY payment
Authorize to retroactively pay annual membership dues in the amount of $6,000 to the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Inc., Lexington, KY. Effective October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
$6,000 approved
91 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to exercise the final renewal option under the contract with Intellectual Technology Inc, Carlsbad, CA (originally approved by G&C on 2-18-09, item #59D), for the purpose of producing and mailing Boater Education cards for completion of the required education c
Intellectual Technology Inc approved
92 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with Tech Mahindra, for the purpose of implementing a new software solution to replace the remaining Division of Motor Vehicle subsystems from the existing legacy environment, for a total amount of $7,819,440. Effective upon G&C appro
$7.8M approved
93 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $34,030.40 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from November 13, 2013 through November 30, 2013. Effective upon G&C approval.
$34,030 approved
94 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Environment to enter into a sole source memorandum of understanding with the Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Historical Resources, for preparation of a National Register Nomination for the Portsmouth Downtown Historic District, in an amount not to exceed $175,00
$175,000 approved
95 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into an agreement with R.W. Gillespie & Assoc., Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for the purposes of providing materials testing and construction inspection services, in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015
R.W. Gillespie & Assoc., Inc. $500,000 approved
96 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a sole source project agreement with the University of NH, Civil Engineering Department, Durham, NH, to administer the Local Technical Assistance Program, for a fee not to exceed $745,502. Effective January 1, 2014 through Decem
University of NH, Civil Engine $745,502 approved
97 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with American Flagging and Traffic Control Inc., Salem, NH, for installation of warning and intersection signs and upgrading existing warning signs located throughout District V to improve safety, on the basis of a low bid of $230,993.25.
American Flagging and Traffic $230,993 approved
98 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with East Coast Signals Inc., Deerfield, NH, for replacing traffic signal hardware at the South Willow Street intersection with the I-293 Exit 1 ramps in Manchester, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $93,000. Effective upon G&C approval th
East Coast Signals Inc. $93,000 approved
99 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to enter into contracts with nine appraisal firms to prepare appraisals for property needed for transportation projects for a total cost not to exceed $3,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 4, 2019. 91.7% Federal, 7.5% Turnpikes, 0.8% Highway Fu
$3.0M approved