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Personnel Actions (26)
confirmation
Abby L. Savard, Hooksett
Board of Licensed Dietitians
confirmation
Alexis A. Martin, Hooksett
Director of Policy & Administration, Department of Transportation
confirmation
Danielle M. Chandonnet, Manchester
Director of Finance, Department of Transportation
confirmation
Guy Eaton, Dover
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
confirmation
Jeffrey F. White, Concord
Director, Division of Field Services, Department of Corrections
confirmation
Jorge Santana, Concord
Juvenile Parole Board
confirmation
Lori Weaver, Concord
Acting Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
confirmation
Lorrie A. Rudis, Merrimack
Director, Division of Personnel, Department of Administrative Services
confirmation
Mark A. Sanborn, Laconia
Assistant Commissioner, Department of Environmental Services
confirmation
Melissa M. Tuttle, Hooksett
Board of Nursing (LNA)
confirmation
Robert E. Duval, Manchester
Air Resources Council (General Public, Chairman)
confirmation
Shawn N. Jasper, Hudson
Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food
confirmation
Stephanie S. Lesperance, Henniker
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors (Postsecondary Education)
confirmation
William J. Cass, Laconia
Commissioner, Department of Transportation
nomination
Briana M. Coakley, Portsmouth
Family Mediator Certification Board (Nom. by the NH Conflict Resolution Assoc.)
nomination
Christopher D. Snow, Rye
Division of Ports and Harbors Advisory Council
nomination
David M. Rodrigue, Sanbornton
Assistant Commissioner, Department of Transportation
nomination
Grace Warwick, Manchester
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by N.H. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
nomination
Gregory W. Howard, West
Board of Natural Scientists (Soil Scientist)
nomination
James Jalbert, Rollinsford
Site Evaluation Committee (Public Member)
nomination
Michael Moranti, Bedford
Deputy Commissioner, Banking Department
nomination
Nicole Sargent, Hillsborough
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by N.H. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
nomination
Robin B. Saunders, Sunapee
Public Water Access Advisory Board (Power Boating)
nomination
Thomas F. Kehr, Concord
Right to Know Ombudsman
resignation
Kelly Boyer, Goffstown
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
resignation
Robert M. Buxton, Hudson
Fire Standards and Training Commission
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, in the amount of $800,000, for home modification and repair services for individuals ages 60 and older who are eligible through Title IIIB of the Older Americans Act. Effective upon G&C approval through September
Granite State Independent Livi $800,000 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source contract with Netsmart Technologies, Inc., Overland Park, KS, in the amount of $2,028,052.12, for Electronic Health Records System (EHR) and food service automation services. Effective upon G&C approval for the period September 1, 2022 through Augus
Netsmart Technologies, Inc. $2.0M approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract, awarded through a competitive bid process, with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Bow, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7/27/22, Item #9), to add funding to expand and enhance Student Assistance Programs training, techn
$3.3M approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source amendments to existing contracts with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated November 3, 2022, to continue providing evidence-based prevention services for children up to 18 years of age who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences as a
$1.4M approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source amendments to existing contracts with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated November 8, 2022, for continued provision of Medication Assisted Treatment to individuals with opioid use disorders, by increasing the total price limitation by $6
$1.9M approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source amendments to existing contracts with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated October 27, 2022, to continue providing a statewide network of Doorways for substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services access, by increasing th
$60.8M approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment of an existing contract with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Bow, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/22/21, Item #35), to expand the Public Health Professional Support Services to include technical support for the viral hepatitis elimination
JSI Research & Training Instit $3.3M approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Foundation for Healthy Communities, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/19/21, Item #23), to support the thirteen (13) New Hampshire Small Rural Hospitals by continuing program improvement activities, by exercising a renewal option, by increasing
Foundation for Healthy Communi $5.7M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with BOWLink Technologies, Inc., Webster, MA (originally approved by G&C on 12/18/20, Item #9), for the hosting and maintenance of the family planning services data base system, by increasing the price limitation by $204,591 fro
BOWLink Technologies, Inc. $352,037 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend existing contracts with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated November 4, 2022, to provide nutrition services through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program to low income women, pres
$18.2M approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Merrimack Valley Assistance Program, Inc., Concord, NH (originally 4/17/19, Item #12), for the provision of a Housing opportunities for Persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HOPWA) program offering housing and u
Merrimack Valley Assistance Pr $1.0M approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Waypoint, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/5/19, Item #33), to continue providing a Rapid Re-Housing Program that serves youth at risk for, or experiencing homelessness, by increasing the price limitation by
Waypoint $786,882 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source amendment to and existing contract with the Contractor listed as detailed in the letter dated November 17, 2022, for the ongoing provision of a Permanent Supportive Housing Program for individuals, youth and families who are experiencing chronic hom
Contractor listed as detailed $8.8M approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/3/21, Item #14), for the ongoing provision of a Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Housing Program for individuals, youth, and/or househo
Community Action Partnership o $663,708 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend existing contracts with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated November 15, 2022, for the provision of the State Grant in Aid (SGIA) Home Assistance program, by increasing the total price limitation by $3,999,996 from $12,725,724 to $16,725,720, with no change to the cont
$16.7M approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment
Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to amend a previously approved item (originally approved by G&C on 1/24/22, Item #28), to dispose of two (2) parcels of state-owned land located on the westerly side of NH Route 16 (Spaulding Turnpike) in the Town of Newington by reducing the acreage of the two (
$1.1M approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell 0.19+/- of an acre of state-owned land located on the easterly side of NH Route 16 (Spaulding Turnpike) in the City of Dover. The sale would be directly to Eric and Elizabeth Hagman (Grantee), for $10,100, which includes a $1,100 administrative fee. Effec
$10,100 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to retroactively lease sixty (60) linear feet of shoreline along Lake Winnipesaukee, adjacent to Route 11 in the Town of Alton, to Dean C. Puzzo and Teresa A. Puzzo, Trustees of the Puzzo Family Revocable Trust (Lessee). The term of the lease will be five (5) yea
$2,098 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into an agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., Manchester, NH, for a total fee not to exceed $400,000 for the purpose of providing on-call statewide geotechnical subsurface exploration services. Effective upon G&C approval through September 3
Terracon Consultants, Inc. $400,000 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Beck & Bellucci, Inc., Franklin, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,163,079.37 for deck replacement of Red List Bridge carrying NH 103 over I-89 NB in Warner (Project: Warner 40622). (2) Further authorize that a 10% contingency in t
Beck & Bellucci, Inc. $1.2M approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with New England Signal Systems, Inc., Northwood, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,078,968.60 for construction of Weigh-in-Motion Stations in the cities/towns of Concord, Hampton Falls, Manchester and Hopkinton (Project: Statewide 4393
New England Signal Systems, In $1.1M approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Northeast Traffic Control Services, Plymouth, MA, on the basis of a low bid of $477,790.53 for sign upgrade and replacement on I-393 in Concord to the Pembroke-Chichester town line, (Project: Concord-Chichester 43828). (2) Further au
Northeast Traffic Control Serv $477,791 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.S. Audley, Inc., Bow, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $3,376,480 for bridge preservation of five (5) bridges carrying I-93 in Campton (Project: Campton 43803). (2) Further authorize that a 10% contingency in the amount of $337,648
R.S. Audley, Inc. $3.4M approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Royal Bridge, Inc., Palm Harbor, FL, on the basis of a low bid of $1,478,700 for bridge painting of 3 bridges on and over I-89 in Enfield and Lebanon (Project: Enfield-Lebanon 43800). (2) Further authorize that a 5% contingency in th
Royal Bridge, Inc. $1.5M approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance’s NHDOT 2022 Local Public Agency (LPA) annual report.
approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to a salary increment for the Board Member, Mr. Michael A. Klass, from salary level of $65,000 to a salary level of $69,238. Effective December 22, 2022, upon G&C approval.
$69,238 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Authorize to disburse $99,976.24 in compensation as a result of an injury sustained in the line of duty. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
$99,976 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize an annual membership and participation in the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), for an amount of $4,353.17. Effective retroactive for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
$4,353 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., Concord, NH, in the amount of $4,443,148 for the Fuel Assistance Program. (2) Further authorize to advance $330,839 from the above-referenced contract amount. Effective upon G&C approval th
Community Action Program Belkn $4.4M approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, in the amount of $2,405,759 for the Fuel Assistance Program. (2) Further authorize to advance $179,538 from the above-referenced contract amount. Effective upon G&C approval through Septe
Community Action Partnership o $2.4M approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc., Manchester, NH, in the amount of $12,011,853 for the Fuel Assistance Program. (2) Further authorize to advance $896,426 from the above-referenced contract amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September
Southern New Hampshire Service $12.0M approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, in the amount of $4,060,424 for the Fuel Assistance Program. (2) Further authorize to advance $303,023 from the above-referenced contract amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 20
Southwestern Community Service $4.1M approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc., Berlin, NH, in the amount of $5,325,425 for the Fuel Assistance Program. (2) Further authorize to advance $65,977 from the above-referenced contract amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30
Tri-County Community Action Pr $5.3M approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc., Berlin, NH, in the amount of $5,325,425 for the Fuel Assistance Program. (2) Further authorize to advance $65,977 from the above-referenced contract amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30
Tri-County Community Action Pr $5.3M approved
38A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO
Authorize to accept and expend $65,000,000 in Coronavirus Capital Projects for the purpose of improving the State of New Hampshire’s broadband infrastructure. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 2, 2022.
$65.0M approved
38A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO
Authorize to accept and expend $65,000,000 in Coronavirus Capital Projects for the purpose of improving the State of New Hampshire’s broadband infrastructure. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 2, 2022.
$65.0M approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with GYK Antler, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $900,000 for Workforce and Talent Recruitment Marketing Services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
GYK Antler $900,000 approved
Wheeler
39 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with GYK Antler, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $900,000 for Workforce and Talent Recruitment Marketing Services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
GYK Antler $900,000 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with GYK Antler, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $900,000 for Workforce and Talent Recruitment Marketing Services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
GYK Antler $900,000 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with GYK Antler, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $900,000 for Workforce and Talent Recruitment Marketing Services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
GYK Antler $900,000 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with GYK Antler, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $900,000 for Workforce and Talent Recruitment Marketing Services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
GYK Antler $900,000 approved
39A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source subaward agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH, in the amount of $19,977,520, to administer the Emergency Temporary Housing Support Program for eligible households temporarily in hotels or motels as part of the New Hampshire Eme
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $20.0M approved
Wheeler
39A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source subaward agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH, in the amount of $19,977,520, to administer the Emergency Temporary Housing Support Program for eligible households temporarily in hotels or motels as part of the New Hampshire Eme
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $20.0M approved
39A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source subaward agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH, in the amount of $19,977,520, to administer the Emergency Temporary Housing Support Program for eligible households temporarily in hotels or motels as part of the New Hampshire Eme
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $20.0M approved
39A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source subaward agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH, in the amount of $19,977,520, to administer the Emergency Temporary Housing Support Program for eligible households temporarily in hotels or motels as part of the New Hampshire Eme
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $20.0M approved
39A DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source subaward agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH, in the amount of $19,977,520, to administer the Emergency Temporary Housing Support Program for eligible households temporarily in hotels or motels as part of the New Hampshire Eme
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $20.0M approved
39B DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide educational and training support and oversight to addiction professionals, such as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Co
New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug $300,000 approved
Wheeler
39B DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide educational and training support and oversight to addiction professionals, such as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Co
New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug $300,000 approved
39B DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide educational and training support and oversight to addiction professionals, such as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Co
New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug $300,000 approved
39B DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide educational and training support and oversight to addiction professionals, such as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Co
New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug $300,000 approved
39B DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide educational and training support and oversight to addiction professionals, such as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Co
New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug $300,000 approved
39C DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment of a subaward (or grant) agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/18/22, Item #55G), to provide housing stability and related services to eligible NH households, by increasing the price limitation by
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $3.8M approved
Wheeler
39C DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment of a subaward (or grant) agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/18/22, Item #55G), to provide housing stability and related services to eligible NH households, by increasing the price limitation by
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $3.8M approved
39C DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment of a subaward (or grant) agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/18/22, Item #55G), to provide housing stability and related services to eligible NH households, by increasing the price limitation by
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $3.8M approved
39C DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment of a subaward (or grant) agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/18/22, Item #55G), to provide housing stability and related services to eligible NH households, by increasing the price limitation by
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $3.8M approved
39C DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment of a subaward (or grant) agreement with New Hampshire Finance Authority, Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/18/22, Item #55G), to provide housing stability and related services to eligible NH households, by increasing the price limitation by
New Hampshire Finance Authorit $3.8M approved
39D DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize to finalize the grant agreements using signed terms and conditions as detailed in the letter dated November 29, 2022, in an amount totaling $112,581 from the approved accept and expend of $3,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) previously approved o
$3.0M approved
Wheeler
39D DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize to finalize the grant agreements using signed terms and conditions as detailed in the letter dated November 29, 2022, in an amount totaling $112,581 from the approved accept and expend of $3,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) previously approved o
$3.0M approved
39D DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize to finalize the grant agreements using signed terms and conditions as detailed in the letter dated November 29, 2022, in an amount totaling $112,581 from the approved accept and expend of $3,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) previously approved o
$3.0M approved
39D DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize to finalize the grant agreements using signed terms and conditions as detailed in the letter dated November 29, 2022, in an amount totaling $112,581 from the approved accept and expend of $3,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) previously approved o
$3.0M approved
39D DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECO grant
Authorize to finalize the grant agreements using signed terms and conditions as detailed in the letter dated November 29, 2022, in an amount totaling $112,581 from the approved accept and expend of $3,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) previously approved o
$3.0M approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT payment
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to make a retroactive payment to the National Ski Areas Association, Lakewood, CO, in the amount of $6,444.48 for membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 100% Other Funds
$6,444 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT payment
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to make a retroactive payment to Ski New Hampshire, Inc., Conway, NH, in the amount of $5,426.62 for membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period December 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023. 100% Other Funds (Agency
$5,427 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to the Richards Free Library d/b/a Library Arts Center, Newport, NH, in the amount of $10,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts program to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval throug
Richards Free Library d/b/a Li $10,000 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to the Nonprofit Arts Organizations as detailed in the letter dated November 17, 2022, in the amount of $52,500 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts program to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G
$52,500 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Ski Area to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Littleton Chevrolet, Buick, Inc., Littleton, NH, for use of three (3) vehicles for co-branded marketing purposes and promotional services. Effective upon G&C appro
Littleton Chevrolet, Buick, In approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Triple Construction, LLC, Hudson, NH, in the amount of $24,088.36 to perform asphalt shingle roof replacement and roof structural repairs on the barn at Lake Tarleton State Park, Piermont, NH. Effective upon G&C approval th
Triple Construction, LLC $24,088 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to select as sole source the lease to purchase a new Prinoth Bison S Stage V Snow Groomer in the amount of $386,440 to be used at Cannon Mountain for the purpose of performing necessary annual snow groomer maintenance services
$386,440 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the State Library to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Town of Barrington, in the amount of $9,050 for the repair and protection of two (2) Real Estate Tax Ledgers covering the years 1890 to 1903. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $8,145 t
$9,050 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the City of Lebanon, in the amount of $20,000 for the rehabilitation of the monuments outside of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Building. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the a
$20,000 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to Mascoma Valley Preservation, in the amount of $20,000 for the rehabilitation of the historic exterior of the Canaan Freight Shed. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $10,0
$20,000 approved
50 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 Orange, in the amount of $20,000 for the rehabilitation of the historic Orange Town House. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $10,000 to the Town of Orange in
$20,000 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT contract
Authorize the State Library to award a Conservation Number Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Town of Unity, in the amount of $10,000 for the repair and protection of three (3) 19th Century Selectmen’s Books. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $9,000 to the Town of Unity in acco
$10,000 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Community Recreation to award a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – State Assistance Program sub-grant to the Town of Antrim in the amount of $165,000 for the development of public outdoor recreational property. Effective upon G
$165,000 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Community Recreation to award a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – State Assistance Program sub-grant to the Town of Farmington in the amount of $62,500 for the development of public outdoor recreational property. Effective upo
$62,500 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Community Recreation to award a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – State Assistance Program sub-grant to the Town of Gorham in the amount of $83,880 for the development of public outdoor recreational property. Effective upon G&
$83,880 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Community Recreation to award a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – State Assistance Program sub-grant to the Town of Goshen in the amount of $74,614 for the development of public outdoor recreational property. Effective upon G&
$74,614 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Community Recreation to award a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – State Assistance Program sub-grant to the City of Lebanon in the amount of $400,000 for the development of public outdoor recreational property. Effective upon
$400,000 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Community Recreation to award a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – State Assistance Program sub-grant to the Piermont School District in the amount of $68,000 for the development of public outdoor recreational property. Effecti
$68,000 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT grant
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Community Recreation to award a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – State Assistance Program sub-grant to the Timberlane Regional School District in the amount of $210,937.50 for the development of public outdoor recreational pr
$210,938 approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into sole source contracts with the entities as detailed in the letter dated October 31, 2022, in the amount of $48,400 for surficial and bedrock geologic mapping services. Effective upon G&C approval through September 19, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
$48,400 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Concord, NH, for a total of $125,000, to complete the Oyster River-Caldwell Brook, Emerald Acres Culvert Replacement, Phase II, Aquatic Organism Passage/Geomorphic/Water Quality project in Barrington, NH. Effective upon G&C appr
Nature Conservancy (TNC) $125,000 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to amend the contract with Ransom Consulting, LLC, Portsmouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/5/19, Item #99), by increasing the contract amount by $150,000 to $1,590,000 from $1,440,000, to support a recently awarded EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant. Effective upon G&C approval throu
Ransom Consulting, LLC $1.6M approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Cardigan Mountain School, Canaan, NH, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to make improvements to the existing subsurface disposal system. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
Cardigan Mountain School $200,000 approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Chichester, in the amount of $64,347, to protect 20.07 acres within the Wellhead Protection Area for the Chichester Central School’s drinking water supply. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024. 100% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund
$64,347 approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Durham, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a planning study of the sewer collection system. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.
$100,000 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Exeter, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a study to evaluate modification and removal alternatives for Pickpocket Dam. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.
$100,000 approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Lake Winnipesaukee Association, Meredith, NH, for a total of $110,000, to complete the Moultonborough Bay and Winter Harbor Watershed Management Plan Implementation Phase 1 project. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Federal
Lake Winnipesaukee Association $110,000 approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award an Asset Management grant to the Slope ‘N Shore Club, Inc., New London, NH, totaling $70,000, to improve public water system management. Effective upon G&C approval through August 1, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.
Slope ‘N Shore Club, Inc. $70,000 approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Colebrook, in the amount not to exceed $419,000, for Colebrook’s Alternate Water Supply Project that includes locating and installing two (2) new wells, a well siting study, and completion of components necessary to connect the supply wells to the water syst
$428,000 approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Exeter, in the amount not to exceed $99,215, for the Westside Drive Area Utility Improvement project. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize a loan agreement with the Town of Exeter, in the amount not
$231,500 approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with North Country Special Education Consulting, LLC, Lancaster, NH, in an amount of $75,000, as a Master Surrogate Parent, to provide management and support for trained and certified volunteer educational surrogate parents. Effective upon G&C approval
North Country Special Educatio $75,000 approved
71 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with Maureen Shields, Hollis, NH, in an amount of $75,000, as a Master Surrogate Parent, to provide management and support for trained and certified volunteer educational surrogate parents. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2022 through
Maureen Shields $75,000 approved
72 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Special Education Support to enter into a sole source retroactive Cooperative Project Agreement (CPA) with Keene State College, Keene, NH, in the amount of $36,037, to provide administration and maintenance of an online transition resource portal developed under the State Per
$36,037 approved
73 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Educational Opportunities to enter into a contract with B. Feit Insight, LLC, Waltham, MA, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, to provide education training services for Charter Schools. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds.
B. Feit Insight, LLC $400,000 approved
74 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing Cooperative Project Agreement (CPA) with Granite State College, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9/15/21, Item #70G), by increasing the price limitation by $45,792.12 from $563,814.70 to $609,606.82, to increase the square foot
$609,607 approved
75 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize an annual salary increase to Eddie Edwards, Assistant Commissioner, in the amount of $6,344 from a current salary of $121,758 to a new annual salary of $128,102. Effective upon G&C approval. 22% General Funds, 42% Highway Fund, 36% Other Funds.
$128,102 approved
76 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services to pay a retroactive, sole source annual licensing fees to the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Washington, D.C., for an amount not to exceed $10,000, to continue to provide the Candidate Physical A
$10,000 approved
77 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Administration to retroactively pay Small Tool Rental Reimbursements in the amount of $2,000 to Division of Emergency Services and Communications employees. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Agency Income.
$2,000 approved
78 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Administration to retroactively pay invoices in the amount of $13,500.67 to Bob Mariano Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram, Concord, NH, for vehicle maintenance services. Effective upon G&C approval. 33.46% General Funds, 31.16% Highway Funds, 18.61% Turnpike Funds, 6.42% Federal Fund
$13,501 approved
79 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to amend its contract retroactively with DNA Labs International, Deerfield Beach, FL (originally approved by G&C on 8/5/20, Item #66), in an amount not to exceed $305,000, increasing the total contract amount from $555,000 to $860,000 and to exercise the two (2
$860,000 approved
80 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to retroactively amend an existing lease with KGI Gorham, LLC (originally approved by G&C on 2/5/20, Item #51A), by increasing the price limitation by $962.50 from $261,250 to $262,212.50 with no change to the completion date, for quarterly utilities expense.
$262,212 approved
81 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the municipalities as detailed in the letter dated November 10, 2022 for a total amount of $50,000 from the Homeland Security Grant Program to support anti-terrorism related training, exercises, and equipment for First Responders statewide to established
$50,000 approved
82 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the organizations as detailed in the letter dated November 21, 2022 for a total amount of $927,608 as part of the 2022 Non Profit Security Grant Program (NPSGP) Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2025. 100% Federal Funds.
$927,608 approved
83 DEPARTMENT OF STATE
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Warmington, voted to table NHDOT’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton Bay.
approved
83 DEPARTMENT OF STATE
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Warmington, voted to table NHDOT’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton Bay.
approved
84 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Fitzwilliam, for a total amount of $19,945, to purchase and install a portable Variable Message Board (VMB) and signage. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 1
$19,945 approved
85 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Goshen, for a total amount of $3,500, to update the community’s Local Emergency Operations Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.
$3,500 approved
86 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Northfield, for a total amount of $50,625, to purchase and install a generator at the community’s emergency shelter. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100%
$50,625 approved
86 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Northfield, for a total amount of $50,625, to purchase and install a generator at the community’s emergency shelter. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100%
$50,625 approved
86 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Northfield, for a total amount of $50,625, to purchase and install a generator at the community’s emergency shelter. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100%
$50,625 approved
86A DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Cookson Communications, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $467,000, for the purpose of rapidly developing a comprehensive “No Safe Experience” Public Awareness Campaign on the increasing dangers associated with recreatio
Cookson Communications $467,000 approved
86A DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Cookson Communications, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $467,000, for the purpose of rapidly developing a comprehensive “No Safe Experience” Public Awareness Campaign on the increasing dangers associated with recreatio
Cookson Communications $467,000 approved
86A DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Cookson Communications, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $467,000, for the purpose of rapidly developing a comprehensive “No Safe Experience” Public Awareness Campaign on the increasing dangers associated with recreatio
Cookson Communications $467,000 approved
86B DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Nashua, for a total amount of $8,000, to develop the community’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.
$8,000 approved
86B DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Nashua, for a total amount of $8,000, to develop the community’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.
$8,000 approved
86B DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Nashua, for a total amount of $8,000, to develop the community’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.
$8,000 approved
87 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the Henniker Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $8,485, from the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to support municipalities and state agencies with activities related to relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. Effective upon G&C approval through June
$8,485 approved
88 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the Manchester Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $13,649.33, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN), for the purpose of funding hotspot patrols. Effective upon
$13,649 approved
89 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV), Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $525,354.75, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Violence Against Women, Sexual Assault Services Program Grant (SASP), for the purpose of provi
New Hampshire Coalition Agains $525,355 approved
90 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $415,602, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP), for the purpose of u
New Hampshire Department of Sa $415,602 approved
91 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant for the month of January 2023 in the amount of $500,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month.
$500.0M approved
92 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the request of the Division of Personnel for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
93 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize to place Maureen Ryan-Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer, at Labor Grade HH, Step five ($109, 200) in the unclassified system. Effective December 16, 2022, upon G&C approval.
$109 approved
94 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc., Salem, NH, via this fourth (4th) amendment by adding one (1) location and increasing the price limitation by $5,000 from $458,000 to $463,000, for recycling collection services. Effecti
Casella Waste Management of Ma $463,000 approved
95 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with RTH Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for a total price not to exceed $2,100,000, for Replace Steam Lines and Traps, at the State Prison for Men, Concord, NH. (2) Further authorize that a conting
RTH Mechanical Contractors, In $2.5M approved
96 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Risk and Benefits to waive a portion of the State’s $23,007.06 gross lien related to a worker’s compensation claim and to accept $20,000 to satisfy the lien. Effective upon G&C approval.
$23,007 approved
96 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Risk and Benefits to waive a portion of the State’s $23,007.06 gross lien related to a worker’s compensation claim and to accept $20,000 to satisfy the lien. Effective upon G&C approval.
$23,007 tabled
Stevens
96A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize to sell the state-owned land, buildings, and other improvements known as the Lakes Region Facility located along North Main Street/Parade Road (NH Route 106), Meredith Center Road, and Eastman Road, and abutting Ahern State Park, Laconia, NH (the “Property”) to Legacy at Laconia, LLC for $
$21.5M approved
96A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize to sell the state-owned land, buildings, and other improvements known as the Lakes Region Facility located along North Main Street/Parade Road (NH Route 106), Meredith Center Road, and Eastman Road, and abutting Ahern State Park, Laconia, NH (the “Property”) to Legacy at Laconia, LLC for $
$21.5M tabled
Stevens
97 DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Authorize to accept and place on file the return of votes cast at the biennial election held on November 8, 2022 in the several towns and wards of the State for Presidential Electors, United States Senator, and Representatives in Congress from the First and Second Districts.
approved
G DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE expenditure
Authorize to pay organizational dues to the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units, Washington, D.C., in the amount of $8,190 for the Medicaid Fraud Unit’s (MFCU) annual dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. 75% Federal Funds, 15
$8,190
A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with North Country Health Consortium, Littleton, NH, for the enhancement of the Community Health Worker Curriculum and to support the Community Health Worker Coalition, by exercising a renewal option by extending the completion
North Country Health Consortiu $1.5M
B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize to amend a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement (CPA) with the Plymouth State University Sponsored Programs Administration, Plymouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/19/21, Item #32), by extending the completion date from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023, provide for opport
C COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, to amend a $500,000 grant agreement with the Town of Barrington (originally approved by G&C on 9/23/20, Item #43), by extending the completion date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023, to allow for the completion of the L
$500,000
D COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, to amend a $500,000 grant agreement with the City of Claremont (originally approved by G&C on 5/6/20, Item #64), by extending the completion date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024, to allow for the completion of commerc
$500,000
E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, to amend a $500,000 grant agreement with the City of Somersworth (originally approved by G&C on 11/18/20, Item #47), by extending the completion date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023, to allow for the completion of Som
$500,000
F COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE amendment
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, to amend a $500,000 grant agreement with the Town of Tuftonboro (originally approved by G&C on 8/26/20, Item #33), by extending the completion date from December 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023, to allow for the completion of the North
$500,000