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Personnel Actions (21)
confirmation
Adele Bauman, Dover
Director, Division of the Arts, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
confirmation
Brendan Finn, Newfields
State Veterans Council (Veteran)
confirmation
Charles Souther, Concord
Current Use Advisory Board (Public Member/Agriculture)
confirmation
James Jalbert, Rollinsford
Site Evaluation Committee (Full Committee Member)
confirmation
James S. Valiquet, Newbury
Enhanced 911 Commission (Nom by N.H. Association of Chiefs of Police)
confirmation
Jason Bachus, Piermont
Advisory Board on Private Investigative Agencies, Bail Recovery Agents, & Security Services (Law Enforcement Community)
confirmation
Jeanie Forrester, Meredith
New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority, Board of Directors (Municipal)
confirmation
Kimberly M. Shurtleff, Auburn
Occupational Therapy Governing Board (Licensed Occupational Therapist)
confirmation
Lori Weaver, Concord
Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
confirmation
Michael B. Gordon, Peterborough
Board of Optometry (Optometrist)
confirmation
Michael J. Apfelberg, Dover
Higher Education Commission (Lay Public)
confirmation
Mitchell Thayer, Berlin
Rivers Management Advisory Committee (Rep. Business & Industry Assn.)
confirmation
Tiffany J. Grade, Moultonborough
Lakes Management Advisory Committee (Representing Conservation Community)
nomination
Caitlin D. Davis, Concord
Division Director, Department of Education (Division of Program Support)
nomination
Charles A. Russell, d
Personnel Appeals Board (Attorney licensed in NH & experienced in the conduct of adjudicative hearings and decision writing)
nomination
David J. Bettencourt, Salem
Commissioner, Insurance Department
nomination
Dino A. Scala, Wakefield
Judicial Council
nomination
Dorothy E. Walch, Northwood
Justice, New Hampshire Circuit Court
nomination
Lisa M. Stone, Manchester
Director, Division of Administration, Department of Corrections
nomination
Mark E. Howard, Manchester
Chief Justice, Superior Court
nomination
Tanya L. Spony, Brookline
Justice, New Hampshire Circuit Court
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN personnel
Authorize to place Jordan McCormick at Step 6 for the position of Director of Medicaid Policy and Clinical Programs, unclassified salary grade FF, earning an annual salary of $107,451. Effective August 11, 2023, upon G&C approval. 50% General Funds, 50% Federal Funds
$107,451 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN personnel
Authorize to place Krista Morris at Step 2 for the position of Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, unclassified salary grade HH, earning an annual salary of $101,387. Effective September 1, 2023, upon G&C approval. 50% General Funds, 50% Federal Funds
$101,387 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN payment
Authorize to make a retroactive payment to New England States Consortium Systems Organization, Shrewsbury, MA, in the amount of $28,500, for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for a period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 100% General Funds
$28,500 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the Cannabis Regulators Association, Lexington, KY, in the amount of $2,500, for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 100% Other Funds
$2,500 approved
Kenney
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize, on behalf of the Department of Administrative Services, to make a sole source purchase of laboratory equipment from Clear Labs, Inc., San Carlos, CA, in the amount of $398,238. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
$398,238 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, Alexandria, VA, in the amount of $8,979, for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds
$8,979 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Institute for Community Alliances, Des Moines, IA (originally approved by G&C on 3/27/19, Item #11), for the continued operation and maintenance of the New Hampshire Statewide Homeless Management Information System, by exer
Institute for Community Allian $2.6M approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Institute for Community Alliances, Des Moines, IA (originally approved by G&C on 3/27/19, Item #11), for the continued operation and maintenance of the New Hampshire Statewide Homeless Management Information System, by exer
Institute for Community Allian $2.6M approved
12A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to existing contracts, which was originally competitively bid, with the vendors as detailed in the letter dated July 20, 2023, to provide comprehensive family support services to children and young adults by increasing the price limitation by $108,335
$2.3M approved
12A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to existing contracts, which was originally competitively bid, with the vendors as detailed in the letter dated July 20, 2023, to provide comprehensive family support services to children and young adults by increasing the price limitation by $108,335
$2.3M approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Executive Office’s approval of an annual salary step increase for Andre J. Briere, Deputy Commissioner, from a salary level of $133,934 to salary level of $140,913. Effective August 4, 2023, upon G&C approval.
$140,913 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Finance & Contracts to pay small claims for the next fiscal year, July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. At the conclusion of the State fiscal year, the Department will submit a report identifying the small claims activity, as detailed in the letter dated June 30, 2023.
approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to pay property owners, tenants, and/or claimants $160,059.08, as documented in the Contemplated Awards list, for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from May 27, 2023 through June 23, 2023. Effective upon G&C approval.
$160,059 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to grant a sewer easement over state-owned land on the southerly side of Harris Pond Road in the Town of Merrimack, NH. The easement will be granted directly to the Lansing Melbourne Group for $6,100, including the $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&C ap
$6,100 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to grant an access point through the Limited Access Right-of-Way on the northerly side of NH Route 4(Hoit Road) at Old Boyce Road in the City of Concord, NH. The sale will be to Robert and Mary Ann Wolfe for $44,100, which includes the $1,100 administrative fee.
$44,100 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell a parcel of state-owned land, totaling 3.16+/- acres, located at 1 Cronin Road in the Town of Exeter, NH. The Department entered into a listing agreement with the NAI Norwood Group, with a 6% commission. NAI Norwood Group solicited interest for the proper
$576,100 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell a 0.70+/- of an acre of state-owned land on the northerly side of NH Route 25 in the Town of Effingham, NH, to Stillings Lane Revocable Trust, Erik Jones Trustee, for $1,500, which includes an administrative fee of $1,100. Effective upon G&C approval.
$1,500 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to accept and execute federal grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) State Block Grant Program to fund airport maintenance of operations, airport planning and development projects at the airports as detailed in the letter date July 10, 2023. The FAA
approved
21 DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSI contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment with NFP Retirement, Inc., Alisa Viejo, CA (originally approved by G&C on 6/15/22, Item #153), to assist the Commission in developing and publishing a request for proposals to conduct a plan recordkeeper search for the State of New Hampshire Public Emp
$35,000 approved
22 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $562,540, for the purpose of assisting two organizations provide microenterprise technical assistance and training, direct grants and down payment assistance to mic
County of Cheshire $562,540 approved
23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the County of Rockingham, Brentwood, NH, in the amount of $500,000, to support the Epping Meadows Affordable Housing project situated at 35 Exeter Road, Epping, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 20
County of Rockingham $500,000 approved
Wheeler
23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the County of Rockingham, Brentwood, NH, in the amount of $500,000, to support the Epping Meadows Affordable Housing project situated at 35 Exeter Road, Epping, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 20
County of Rockingham $500,000 approved
Wheeler
23A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the Town of Hillsborough, NH, in the amount of $500,000, to support the Hillsborough Heights Limited Partnership project situated at 219 West Main Street, Hillsborough, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through Decembe
Town of Hillsborough $500,000 approved
Wheeler
23A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the Town of Hillsborough, NH, in the amount of $500,000, to support the Hillsborough Heights Limited Partnership project situated at 219 West Main Street, Hillsborough, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through Decembe
Town of Hillsborough $500,000 approved
Wheeler
24 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the Federation of Tax Administrators, Washington, D.C., in the amount of $14,669, which includes two fees, annual organizational dues in the amount of $11,529 and maintenance fees for the Modernized Federal-State E-File Program in the amount of $3,140. Effective July 1
$14,669 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with I.C. System, Inc., St. Paul, MN, to perform work with the DRA Collections Division to collect delinquent debt, as detailed in the letter dated July 12, 2023. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025, with three options to renew for one additional year
I.C. System approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Montagne Powers LLC, Manchester, NH, in the amount not to exceed $40,000, to provide strategic communications and public relations services to the DRA. Effective retroactive July 1, 2023, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024, with three options to renew for
Montagne Powers LLC $40,000 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Protiviti Government Services, Inc., Alexandria, VA (originally approved by G&C on 4/20/22, Item #49), for temporary data entry services by increasing the price limitation by $40,000 from $50,000 to $90,000 and by extending the contract end date from June 30, 2023
Protiviti Government Services, $90,000 approved
28 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source contract with Fairfax Data Systems, Inc., New Milford, CT (originally approved by G&C on 4/20/22, Item #58), in order to allow development work needed to support an upgrade of NHES’s Electronic Document Management System software, by increasing the price li
Fairfax Data Systems, Inc. $263,700 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 4/12/23, Item #67), by extending the expiration date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025. (2) Further authorize to retroactively extend a temporary full-time Program Specialist II position (originally approved by
approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY personnel
Authorize to accept and expend Federal Funds in the amount of $3,581,770 from the United States Department of Energy, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, State Energy Program, as detailed in the letter dated August 2, 2023. (2) Further authorize the Division of Policy and Programs to create one full-time
$3.6M approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize the approval for an annual salary increase for Christopher Ellms, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, in the amount of $6,264, from a current salary of $120,120 to a new salary of $126,384. Effective August 13, 2023, upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds
$126,384 approved
Warmington
31 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize the approval for an annual salary increase for Christopher Ellms, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, in the amount of $6,264, from a current salary of $120,120 to a new salary of $126,384. Effective August 13, 2023, upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds
$126,384 approved
Gatsas, Kenney, Stevens, Warmington, Wheeler
31 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize the approval for an annual salary increase for Christopher Ellms, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, in the amount of $6,264, from a current salary of $120,120 to a new salary of $126,384. Effective August 13, 2023, upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds
$126,384 approved
31A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S lease
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table the request to authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a lease agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Nashville, TN, on the basis of a low bid of $1,83
Caterpillar Financial Services $7.4M approved
Warmington
31A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S lease
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table the request to authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a lease agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Nashville, TN, on the basis of a low bid of $1,83
Caterpillar Financial Services $7.4M approved
Gatsas, Kenney, Stevens, Warmington, Wheeler
31A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S lease
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table the request to authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a lease agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Nashville, TN, on the basis of a low bid of $1,83
Caterpillar Financial Services $7.4M approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY payment
Authorize to pay the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, in the amount of $4,583, for membership dues. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2023, upon G&C approval through December 31, 2023. 100% Federal Funds
$4,583 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Exeter Associates, Inc. d/b/a Exeter Associates of Maryland, Columbia, MD, in the amount of $91,115, to provide utility technical consulting services from a qualified consultant in the area of solicitation for and procurement of default energy supply in restru
Exeter Associates, Inc. d/b/a $91,115 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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35 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Administrative Services, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $180,000, to support energy consumption reduction and costs in state buildings. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
$180,000 approved
36 OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCAT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Aaron Rothschild, Ridgefield, CT, in an amount not to exceed $140,000, to provide certain expert services in connection with rate cases at the Public Utilities Commission. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon F
Aaron Rothschild $140,000 approved
37 FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorize to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Conservation Land Stewardship Program, Concord, NH, in the amount of $70,000, to provide monitoring and stewardship services of the State’s interest in privately owned conservation lands held by NHFG. Effective upon G&C approval through June
Conservation Land Stewardship $70,000 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with BioReference Health LLC, Elmwood Park, NJ (originally approved by 6/29/22, Item #88), by increasing the price limitation by $494,387.87 from $438,738.76 to $933,126.63, for the provision of On-Site Clinical Laboratory Servi
BioReference Health LLC $933,127 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with Mission Broadband, Inc., Bangor, ME, in the amount of $1,965,000 in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Planning Grant Funds, administer by the US Department of Commerce, f
Mission Broadband, Inc. $2.0M approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with Mission Broadband, Inc., Bangor, ME, in the amount of $1,965,000 in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Planning Grant Funds, administer by the US Department of Commerce, f
Mission Broadband, Inc. $2.0M approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with Mission Broadband, Inc., Bangor, ME, in the amount of $1,965,000 in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Planning Grant Funds, administer by the US Department of Commerce, f
Mission Broadband, Inc. $2.0M approved
39A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in the letter dated July 3, 2023, in the total amount not to exceed $422,680.02, for marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program for the grant period. Effective upon G&C approval thro
$422,680 approved
39A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in the letter dated July 3, 2023, in the total amount not to exceed $422,680.02, for marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program for the grant period. Effective upon G&C approval thro
$422,680 approved
39A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in the letter dated July 3, 2023, in the total amount not to exceed $422,680.02, for marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program for the grant period. Effective upon G&C approval thro
$422,680 approved
39B DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to Portsmouth NH 400th, Inc., Portsmouth, NH, in the amount not to exceed $32,500, for marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program for the grant period. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2023. 100% Ge
Portsmouth NH 400th, Inc. $32,500 approved
39B DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to Portsmouth NH 400th, Inc., Portsmouth, NH, in the amount not to exceed $32,500, for marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program for the grant period. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2023. 100% Ge
Portsmouth NH 400th, Inc. $32,500 approved
39B DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to Portsmouth NH 400th, Inc., Portsmouth, NH, in the amount not to exceed $32,500, for marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program for the grant period. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2023. 100% Ge
Portsmouth NH 400th, Inc. $32,500 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT personnel
Authorize the Office of the Commissioner to continue one full-time temporary Program Specialist I, a position responsible for the nonmotorized statewide trail systems. Effective upon G&C approval through August 2, 2024. 100% Other Funds
approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT payment
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to retroactively pay the New Hampshire Campground Owners Association, Epsom, NH, in the amount of $4,603, for membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 100% Other Funds
$4,603 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) grant to the Town of Wentworth, NH, in the amount of $20,000, for foundation stabilization of the Wentworth Town Hall. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $10,000 to the Town of We
Town of Wentworth $20,000 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT amendment
Authorize the NH State Library to enter into a retroactive amendment with Auto Graphics, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA (originally approved by G&C on 6/27/19, Item #47), for an Automated Interlibrary Loan System by increasing the price limitation by $930,564 from $1,267,162 to $2,197,726 and by extendi
$2.2M approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT amendment
Authorize the NH State Library to enter into a retroactive amendment with Auto Graphics, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA (originally approved by G&C on 6/27/19, Item #47), for an Automated Interlibrary Loan System by increasing the price limitation by $930,564 from $1,267,162 to $2,197,726 and by extendi
$2.2M approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT amendment
Authorize the NH State Library to enter into a retroactive amendment with Auto Graphics, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA (originally approved by G&C on 6/27/19, Item #47), for an Automated Interlibrary Loan System by increasing the price limitation by $930,564 from $1,267,162 to $2,197,726 and by extendi
$2.2M approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT amendment
Authorize the NH State Library to enter into a retroactive amendment with Auto Graphics, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA (originally approved by G&C on 6/27/19, Item #47), for an Automated Interlibrary Loan System by increasing the price limitation by $930,564 from $1,267,162 to $2,197,726 and by extendi
$2.2M approved
43A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Warmington, seconded by Councilor Gatsas, voted to table the request to authorize to enter into a contract with Bates White, LLC, Washington, DC, in an amount not to exceed $153,750, for consulting services related to utility analysis, data co
Bates White, LLC $153,750 approved
43A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Warmington, seconded by Councilor Gatsas, voted to table the request to authorize to enter into a contract with Bates White, LLC, Washington, DC, in an amount not to exceed $153,750, for consulting services related to utility analysis, data co
Bates White, LLC $153,750 approved
43A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Warmington, seconded by Councilor Gatsas, voted to table the request to authorize to enter into a contract with Bates White, LLC, Washington, DC, in an amount not to exceed $153,750, for consulting services related to utility analysis, data co
Bates White, LLC $153,750 approved
43A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Warmington, seconded by Councilor Gatsas, voted to table the request to authorize to enter into a contract with Bates White, LLC, Washington, DC, in an amount not to exceed $153,750, for consulting services related to utility analysis, data co
Bates White, LLC $153,750 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the Coastal States Organization, Washington, DC, in the amount of $8,801, for membership dues. Effective for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
$8,801 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the City of Berlin, NH, in the amount not to exceed $50,000, for wastewater utility cybersecurity improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
City of Berlin $50,000 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Woodsville Fire District, Woodsville, NH, in an amount not to exceed $98,950, to conduct a planning study at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
Woodsville Fire District $98,950 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Colebrook, NH, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to perform a planning study to evaluate upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
Town of Colebrook $100,000 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Spruce Valley Cooperative, Inc., Danville, NH, in the amount not to exceed $1,019,000, for water and wastewater system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2026. 100% Federal Funds
Spruce Valley Cooperative, Inc $1.0M approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the Town of Derry, NH, in the amount of $50,000, to develop and implement a drinking water service line. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
Town of Derry $50,000 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Newport, NH, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to conduct a planning evaluation of the Dorr Mill lagoons current status and future management. Effective upon G&C approval through November 1, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
Town of Newport $100,000 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District, Plymouth, NH, in the amount not to exceed $240,000, for water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2025. 100% Federal Funds (2) Further authorize to approve a loan agreement with Plymouth Villa
Plymouth Village Water & Sewer $2.2M approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Rollinsford Water & Sewer District, Rollinsford, NH, in the amount not to exceed $864,000, for water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through September 1, 2025. 31% Federal Funds, 69% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Funds (2) Further authorize t
Rollinsford Water & Sewer Dist $864,000 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Pinnacle Communications Resource Company, LLC, Baltimore, MD, in the amount of $99,899, to provide services to design and implement a state-wide messaging campaign to educate, inform and raise civic engagement among NH drinking water users. Effective upon G&C
Pinnacle Communications Resour $99,899 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Nobis Engineering, Inc., Concord, NH, in the amount of $1,460,000, to perform site investigations, Brownfields assessments, cleanup planning and remediation at contaminated sites. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 48% Federal Funds, 44% Other
Nobis Engineering, Inc. $1.5M approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Ransom Consulting, LLC, Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of $1,940,000, to perform site investigations, Brownfields assessments, cleanup planning and remediation at contaminated sites. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 36% Federal Funds, 64% Othe
Ransom Consulting, LLC $1.9M approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to retroactively enter into a contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of $2,920,000, to perform site investigations, Brownfields assessments, cleanup planning and remediation at contaminated sites. Effective as of July 1, 2023, upon G&C approval throug
Weston & Sampson Engineers, In $2.9M approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to retroactively enter into a contract with Weston Solutions, Inc., Concord, NH, in the amount of $9,681,879, to perform site investigations, cleanup planning and remediation at contaminated sites. Effective as of July 1, 2023, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 68% Federal Funds, 18
Weston Solutions, Inc. $9.7M approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to Stone Gate Acres Association, Inc., Hebron, NH, in the amount not to exceed $60,000, for water system improvements under the provisions of RSA 485:F. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund
Stone Gate Acres Association, $60,000 approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Soda Brook Cooperative, Inc., Northfield, NH, in the amount not to exceed $100,000, for water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
Soda Brook Cooperative, Inc. $100,000 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Stony Brook Cooperative, Inc., Rochester, NH, in the amount not to exceed $1,740,000, for water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2025. 57% Federal Funds, 43% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund
Stony Brook Cooperative, Inc. $1.7M approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the Town of Epping, NH, totaling $50,000, to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through July 15, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
$50,000 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the Hooksett Village Water Precinct, Hooksett, NH, totaling $50,000, to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 15, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
Hooksett Village Water Precinc $50,000 approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the City of Keene, NH, totaling $50,000, to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through August 1, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
$50,000 approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the Lakeview Condominium HOA, Enfield, NH, totaling $18,720, to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through August 1, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
Lakeview Condominium HOA $18,720 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the Pembroke Water Works, Pembroke, NH, totaling $50,000, to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 15, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
Pembroke Water Works $50,000 approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the Town of Stratham, NH, totaling $50,000, to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 15, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
$50,000 approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the Town of Walpole, NH, totaling $50,000, to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 15, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
$50,000 approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Big Pea Porridge Watershed Preservation Association, Madison, NH, in the amount of $70,000, to complete the Banfield Brook Subwatershed Management Plan Development program. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
Big Pea Porridge Watershed Pre $70,000 approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $14,635, to complete the Souhegan River Corridor Management Plan and E. coli Mitigation project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
Nashua Regional Planning Commi $14,635 approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Merrimack Village District, Merrimack, NH, in the amount of $80,000, to complete the Naticook Brook Watershed/Litchfield Tributaries Watershed Management Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
Merrimack Village District $80,000 approved
71 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Partridge Lake Property Owners Association, Littleton, NH, in the amount of $75,000, to complete the Partridge Lake Watershed Restoration Plan Implementation Phase 1: Preparation for In-Lake Phosphorus Treatment and Road Best Management Practices project
Partridge Lake Property Owners $75,000 approved
72 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Fox Hill Cooperative, Inc., Franconia, NH, in the amount not to exceed $100,000, for wastewater system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2026. 100% Federal Funds
Fox Hill Cooperative, Inc. $100,000 approved
72 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Fox Hill Cooperative, Inc., Franconia, NH, in the amount not to exceed $100,000, for wastewater system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2026. 100% Federal Funds
Fox Hill Cooperative, Inc. $100,000 approved
72A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Brownsfield Cleanup Grant to the City of Franklin, NH, in the amount of $200,000, to perform environmental site remediation work. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Brownsfields Repayment Funds
City of Franklin $200,000 approved
72A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a Brownsfield Cleanup Grant to the City of Franklin, NH, in the amount of $200,000, to perform environmental site remediation work. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Brownsfields Repayment Funds
City of Franklin $200,000 approved
73 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME grant
Authorize to grant an unpaid leave of absence for a period of nine additional months, as detailed in the letter dated July 18, 2023. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
74 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Daniels Equipment Co., Inc., Auburn, NH, in the amount of $50,400, for the sole purpose of providing Ozone Laundry Washing System and Preventative Maintenance. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% General Funds
Daniels Equipment Co., Inc. $50,400 approved
75 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME contract
Authorize to enter into new contracts with the three vendors as detailed in the letter dated July 5, 2023, for an amount of $4,140,000, to provide Temporary Staffing Services to the Veterans Home. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for an additional two-year
$4.1M approved
76 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Career Development to enter into a sole source contract with Gallup, Inc., Washington, DC, in an amount of $10,000, to conduct a research project that will review and provide guidance for career and technical education (CTE) teachers, school counselors, and administrators to
Gallup, Inc. $10,000 approved
77 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Career Development to enter into a sole source contract with Tidewater Catering Group, LLC, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $20,327.90, to provide catering for the Career and Technical Summer Learning Series at Manchester Community College. Effective upon G&C approval throug
Tidewater Catering Group, LLC $20,328 approved
78 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with the New Hampshire Career and Technical Administrators, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/9/22, Item #88), by increasing the price limitation by $47,100 from $45,000 to $92,100 and by extending the completion date
New Hampshire Career and Techn $92,100 approved
78 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with the New Hampshire Career and Technical Administrators, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/9/22, Item #88), by increasing the price limitation by $47,100 from $45,000 to $92,100 and by extending the completion date
New Hampshire Career and Techn $92,100 approved
Kenney, Stevens, Wheeler, Warmington, Gatsas
78A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source grant agreement with the Seven Hills, Greenfield, NH, in the amount of $6,843,070, to offset costs associated with capital improvements of the Crotched Mountain School campus buildings and facilities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Feder
Seven Hills $6.8M approved
78A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source grant agreement with the Seven Hills, Greenfield, NH, in the amount of $6,843,070, to offset costs associated with capital improvements of the Crotched Mountain School campus buildings and facilities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Feder
Seven Hills $6.8M approved
Kenney, Stevens, Wheeler, Warmington, Gatsas
79 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY payment
Authorize the Division of Administration to retroactively pay the Federation of Tax Administrators, Washington, DC, in the amount of $7,685, for membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 100% Agency Funds
$7,685 approved
80 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Advanced Language Services, Colorado Springs, CO, in the amount of $31,620, to provide transcribing services for investigations and hearings. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 61.29% Agency Income (Fees) and 38.71% Revolving Funds
Advanced Language Services $31,620 approved
81 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend the grant agreement with the Town of Londonderry, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9/15/21, Item #74F), to extend the completion date from August 31, 2022 to August 31, 2023, with no change in funding source
approved
81 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend the grant agreement with the Town of Londonderry, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9/15/21, Item #74F), to extend the completion date from August 31, 2022 to August 31, 2023, with no change in funding source
approved
81A DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize to enter into a purchase agreement in an amount not to exceed $6,588,000, to purchase approximately 122 Model Year 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024. 71.61% General Funds, 20.61% Highway Funds, 7.57% Turnpike Funds, .21% Agency
$6.6M approved
81A DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize to enter into a purchase agreement in an amount not to exceed $6,588,000, to purchase approximately 122 Model Year 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024. 71.61% General Funds, 20.61% Highway Funds, 7.57% Turnpike Funds, .21% Agency
$6.6M approved
82 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant for the month of September 2023 in the amount of $600,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month.
$600.0M approved
83 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the request of the Division of Personnel for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
84 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, IL, in the amount up to and not to exceed $6,385,086.29, for rock and solar salt. Effective upon G&C approval for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024.
Morton Salt, Inc. $6.4M approved
85 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Granite State Minerals, Inc., Lowell, MA, in the amount up to and not to exceed $10,908,835.60, for rock and solar salt. Effective upon G&C approval for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024.
Granite State Minerals, Inc. $10.9M approved
86 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Marbucco Corp., Gilford, NH, in an amount up to and not to exceed $450,223.73, for vehicle glass supply and install services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for up to two additional years.
Marbucco Corp. $450,224 approved
87 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with AT New Hampshire, LLC, Manchester, NH, in the amount up to and not to exceed $3,106,335.17, for International engine truck replacement parts and supplies. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to two additional year
AT New Hampshire, LLC $3.1M approved
88 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Triple Construction, LLC, Hudson, NH, for a total price not to exceed $646,573, for ARPA Fort Stark Security and Parking Improvements, New Castle, NH. (2) Further authorize a payment of $40,000 to the Depart
Triple Construction, LLC $686,573 approved
89 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycz Architects, P.C., Burlington, VT for a total price not to exceed $532,150, for Londonderry 512-Patrol and Salt Shed Replacements, Londonderry, NH. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $45,650 for unanticipated expens
Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycz Ar $607,800 approved
E DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS nomination
Authorize the nomination of Major Craig B. Stansfield, Goffstown, NH, for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Army National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Army National Guard.
F DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Christine L.B. Banks, North Waterboro, ME, for appointment to the rank of Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard.
G DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Captain Beth M. Carriere, Strafford, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, in the NH Army National Guard.
H DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Paul M. Kell, Durham, NH, for appointment to the rank of Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard.
I DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Toby B. Pellenz, Dover, NH, for appointment to the rank of Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard.
J DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Major Andrew L. Verriotto, St. Albans, VT, for appointment to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard.
K DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to appoint Michael P. DeGrandis, as an Attorney, at a salary level of $90,000. Effective upon G&C approval or August 25, 2023, whichever is later.
$90,000
L DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to reappoint Dan A. Jimenez, as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $103,000. Effective upon G&C approval or August 13, 2023, whichever is later, for a term ending August 13, 2028.
$103,000
M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to appoint David M. Lovejoy, as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $83,000. Effective upon G&C approval or August 28, 2023, whichever is later, for a term ending July 1, 2024.
$83,000
N DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to appoint Eric Monty, as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $83,000. Effective upon G&C approval or August 25, 2023, whichever is later, for a term ending July 31, 2028.
$83,000
A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment with New England Rural Health Association, Newfield, ME (originally approved by G&C on 4/7/21, Item #14), to provide Critical Access Hospital staff and providers with access to education and training, by exercising a contract renewal option by extendin
$76,182
B DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSI contract
Authorize to enter into an amendment to a contract agreement with Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America, Denver, CO (originally approved by G&C on 10/7/15, Item #74), or its approved affiliate, by extending the end date of the contract from October 31, 2023 to April 30, 2024. Effective upon G
Empower Annuity Insurance Comp
C DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Ammonoosuc Valley ATV Club at the Ammonoosuc Recreational Rail Trail, for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and managing public Off Highway Recreational Vehicle trails for a 5-year
D DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Belknap Snowmobilers, Inc., and at the properties as detailed in the letter dated June 29, 2023, for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and managing public Off Highway Recreational