GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
Seashell Pavilion, Hampton Beach, NH
August 23, 2023 10:00 a.m.

CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA

#1    MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals

            FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT 
A.    Authorize Jessica Carloni, the Waterfowl Project Leader, to travel over 300 miles one way in a state vehicle to Lancaster, PA, in the amount of $1,960.42, to attend the Summer Meeting of the Atlantic Flyway Council, Technical Sections, and the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture Management Board from September 10-15, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval.  75% Federal Funds, 25% Other (Game Management Account)
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            DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
B.    Authorize the Division of State Police to allow one Trooper to travel over 300 miles one way in their own State Police issued unmarked state vehicle, in the amount of $17,998.02, to attend the National Forensic Academy in Oak Ridge, TN from September 10, 2023 through November 19, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval.  87% General Funds, 13% Agency Income 
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             DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
             Office of the Commissioner
C.    Authorize to enter Lisa M. Dunham into an educational tuition agreement with Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, to participate in Innovation & Strategy in High Performing Organizations, from September 18, 2023 to November 26, 2023 and to pay costs in the amount of $1,433.25.  20% Federal Funds, 80% General Funds
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             DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
             Office of the Commissioner
D.    Authorize to enter Jacob Feinberg into an educational tuition agreement with Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, to participate in Advanced Information Technology, from September 18, 2023 to November 26, 2023 and to pay costs in the amount of $1,719.90.  PH Crisis Workforce Development Funds; 100% Federal Funds 
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              DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
              Office of the Commissioner
E.    Authorize to enter Rebecca Lovell into an educational tuition agreement with Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, to participate in Innovation & Strategy in High-Performance Organizations, from September 18, 2023 to November 26, 2023 and to pay costs in the amount of $1,433.75.  20% Federal Funds, 80% General Funds
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             DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
             Office of the Commissioner
F.    Authorize to enter Melissa Mullen into an educational tuition agreement with Boston University – Student Accounting Services, Boston, MA, to participate in Analysis of Algorithms, from September 5, 2023 to October 23, 2023 and to pay costs in the amount of $2,140.  20% Federal Funds, 80% General Funds
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             DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
G.    Authorize to enter Stephanie Gray-Lemay into an educational tuition agreement with Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, to participate in Curriculum and Instruction Capstone, from August 28, 2023 to December 15, 2023 and to pay cost in the amount of $3,000.  100% General Funds  
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              DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
H.    Authorize to pay the Clean Energy States Alliance, Montpelier, VT, in the amount of $17,800, for membership dues.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024.  100% Other (Renewable Energy Fund)
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             DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
I.    Authorize the Division of Educator Support and Higher Education to pay the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, Boulder, CO, in the amount of $6,014, for membership dues.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.  50% General Funds, 50% Agency Income (Fees)
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              DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
J.    Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to pay the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Arlington, VA, in the amount not to exceed $12,278, for annual membership dues for two years.  (2) Further authorize to pay fees for two years, in an amount not to exceed $462,849.21, for Commercial Driver License Information System transactions, as detailed in the letter dated July 19, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.  100% Agency Income (Cost of Collections)
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#2    MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances 

             DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
A.    Authorize to accept a stipend to the Department of Education’s United States Senate Youth Program, in the amount of $1,000 from The William Randolph Hearst Foundation.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  
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#3    MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings – NONE

#4    MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments 

            DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
A.    Authorize the nomination of Captain Emily A. Hanson, Deerfield, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard.  This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.  
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            DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
B.    Authorize the nomination of Major Randy R. Semrau, Lewes, DE, for promotion to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard.  This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.  
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            DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
C.    Authorize the confirmation of Major Rudolph A. Cartier III, Center Harbor, NH, for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Army National Guard.  
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            DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
D.    Authorize the confirmation of Major Jared Davis, Lyme, NH, for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Army National Guard.  
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            DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
E.    Authorize the confirmation of Major Mark J. Fazio, Merrimack, NH, for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Army National Guard.  
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            DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
F.    Authorize the confirmation of Captain John P. Glennon, Dover, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, in the NH Army National Guard.  
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            DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
G.    Authorize the confirmation of Major Craig B. Stansfield, Goffstown, NH, for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Army National Guard.  
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             DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
H.    Authorize to appoint Connor A. Buchholz, as an Attorney, at a salary level of $80,000.  Effective upon G&C approval or August 25, 2023, whichever is later.  
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             DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
I.    Authorize to reappoint Mark W. Dell’Orfano, as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $93,000.  Effective upon G&C approval or September 1, 2023, whichever is later, for a term ending September 1, 2028.
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#5    MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Items

            DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
A.    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to amend the scope of services of a contract with Rockingham County Conservation District, Brentwood, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10/4/22, Item #29C), for ecosystem restoration efforts at Odiorne State Park now including Fairhill Marsh.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024.  100% Other Funds (Agency Income)
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            DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
B.    Authorize to amend a sole source contract with David R. Converse, Estes Park, CO (originally approved by G&C on 12/7/22, Item #59), by extending the end date to from September 19, 2023 to January 15, 2024, to allow additional time for the completion of detrital zircon and geologic thin section laboratory analysis work tasks.  This is a no cost time extension.  100% Federal Funds 
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              DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
C.    Authorize to amend a grant to the Town of Peterborough, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/18/20, Item #52), by extending the completion date from September 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, for water system improvements under the provision of RSA 485:F.  Effective upon G&C approval.  This is a no cost extension.  100% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund  
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              DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
D.    Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan (ARPA) grant to the Town of Jaffrey, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/1/22, Item #87), by extending the completion date from September 30, 2023 to December 31, 2025, for water system improvements under the provision of RSA 485:F.  (2) Further authorize to amend a Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund grant to the Town of Jaffrey, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/18/20, Item #53), by extending the completion date from September 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, for water system improvements under the provision of RSA 485:F.  This is a no cost extension.  48% Federal Funds, 52% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund
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            DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES        
E.    Authorize to amend a sole source contract with RiverSea Advisors Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11/2/22, Item #49), by extending the contract end date from August 31, 2023 to August 31, 2024 to provide additional time to complete the deliverables for the Coastal Neighbors Technical Assistance Program as the lead evaluator of the program.  Effective upon G&C approval.  This is a no cost time extension.  100% Federal Funds  
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            DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
F.    Authorize the Division of Learner Support to amend an existing sole source contract with Gallup, Inc., Washington, DC (originally approved by G&C on 10/19/22, Item #89), by extending the end date from September 30, 2023 to November 30, 2023, with no increase to the price limitation, to conduct a research project including an analysis of quantifying families’ attitudes and experiences with public education and reasoning for choosing to exit public schooling.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds  
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             DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
G.    Authorize to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with Waste Management of New Hampshire, Inc., Foxboro, MA (originally approved by G&C on 3/8/23, Item #65), for recycling collection services by adding three new locations with no change to the completion date or price limitation.  Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2025.  
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            DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
H.    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Nor’Easters Snowmobile Club Inc., Hollis, NH, and at Silver Lake State Park, Hollis, NH, for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and managing public snowmobile trails.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 6, 2028.  No State Funding is required.   
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REGULAR AGENDA

             BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#6    Authorize a public hearing beginning at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to RSA 162-I:9 with regard to the recommendation of the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the ”Authority") to authorize the issuance of up to $72,500,000 of bonds and to award of a guarantee of the State of New Hampshire of the payment of a bond in the principal amount of up to $50,000,000 to be purchased by Service Federal Credit Union for the benefit of New Balance Athletics, Inc. (or an affiliate thereof) for the purchase and lease of an approximately 17.8-acre parcel of land improved by a building structure of approximately 102,000 square-foot building and related appurtenances, which will be used for manufacturing apparel, including shoes, and the performance of related internal business support services, located in the City of Londonderry, New Hampshire.  
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               DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
               Office of the Commissioner
#7    Authorize to accept and expend additional federal funds, in the amount of $132,372, from the Administration for Children & Families.  (2) Further authorize the allocation of these funds in the account, as detailed in the letter dated July 21, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#8    Authorize the determination made by the Commissioner that on June 23, 2023, a Mental Health Worker II at New Hampshire Hospital, sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in nature.  Effective upon G&C approval.  
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#9    Authorize the determination made by the Commissioner that on June 30, 2023, a Mental Health Worker II at New Hampshire Hospital, sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in nature.  Effective upon G&C approval.  
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#10    Authorize the determination made by the Commissioner that on June 26, 2023, a Youth Counselor III DRC at Sununu Youth Services Center, sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in nature.  Effective upon G&C approval.
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#11    Authorize to place Julianne Carbin at Step 6 for the position of Deputy Director, Division for Behavioral Health, unclassified salary grade GG, earning $116,031.  Effective August 25, 2023, upon G&C approval.  48.61% General Funds, 51.39% Federal Funds  
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#12    Authorize to place Jill Burke at Step 5 for the position of Bureau Chief of Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, Division for Behavioral Health, unclassified salary grade FF, earning $102,160.  Effective August 25, 2023, upon G&C approval.  47.4% General Funds, 52.6% Federal Funds  
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               Division of Economic Stability
#13    Authorize to accept and expend federal Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program funds, in the amount of $505,509, from the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service to implement changes in the New HEIGHTS System.  (2) Further authorize the allocation of these funds in the account, as detailed in the letter dated July 27, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#13A    Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with New Hampshire Judicial Branch, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Mediation and Arbitration, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10/13/21, Item #16), to expand service for NH residents who are in dispute regarding their parental rights and responsibilities, including residential rights and responsibilities for their children, by increasing the price limitation by $37,275 from $196,250 to $233,525 with no change to the contract completion date of September 30, 2025.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  
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              Division of Long Term Supports and Services
#14    Authorize to hold an organized meeting on September 25, 2023, at Grappone Conference Center, by conducting a one-day State Health Insurance Assistance Program, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, Senior Medicare Patrol Quarterly Training, for a total training cost not to exceed $4,338.75.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds  
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#15    Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the County of Strafford, Dover, NH, in the amount of $350,000, to increase capacity to provide long-term care for individuals with mental health/behavioral health care needs who require nursing home level of care.  Effective September 1, 2023, upon G&C approval through December 31, 2029, with the option to renew for up to one additional year.  100% Federal Funds (ARPA)
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                New Hampshire Hospital
#16    Authorize to place Dr. Alexandra E. Caron at Step 4 for the position of Pharmacist – Inpatient Mental Health System of NH, unclassified salary grade KK, earning $130,216.  Effective September 8, 2023, upon G&C approval.  85% General Funds, 15% Other (Interagency)
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                Division of Public Health Services
#17    Authorize to accept and expend $295,652 of federal funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Administration to improve our State Newborn Screening System.  (2) Further authorize the allocation of these funds as detailed in the letter dated July 12, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#18    Authorize to accept and expend federal funds, in the amount of $318,182, from the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services to improve the technology experience of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Services.  (2) Further authorize the allocation of these funds as detailed in the letter dated July 11, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#19    Authorize to accept and expend federal funds, in the amount of $366,727, from the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services to improve the shopping experience and increase redemption rates of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Services.  (2) Further authorize the allocation of these funds as detailed in the letter dated July 12, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#20    Authorize to accept and expend funds, in the amount of $1,239,080, from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response to fund the Investing in NH’s Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer program for the development of a training curriculum to enhance response efforts to medical emergency events in NH.  (2) Further authorize the allocation of these funds as detailed in the letter dated July 18, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#21    Authorize to retroactively pay the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Arlington, VA, in the amount of $20,700, for membership dues.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  100% Other Funds
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#22    Authorize to amend an existing contract with AE Insurance, LLC d/b/a American Exchange, Chattanooga, TN (originally approved by G&C on 9/23/20, Item #24), for insurance benefit and medical claims management services for individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus who are enrolled in the NH CARE Program, by exercising the contract renewal option by increasing the price limitation by $459,750 from $450,000 to $909,750 and by extending the completion date from September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026.  Effective October 1, 2023, upon G&C approval.  100% Other Funds (Pharmaceutical Rebates)  
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#23    Authorize to amend an existing contract with Alosa Health, Inc., Boston, MA (originally approved by G&C on 2/8/23, Item #35), to continue to provide evidence-based opioid prescribing education, training and technical assistance to healthcare organizations, by exercising a contract renewal option by increasing the price limitation by $454,561 from $165,141 to $619,702 and extending the completion date from August 31, 2023 to August 31, 2026.  Effective September 1, 2023, upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds  
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#23A    Authorize to hold an organized meeting on August 31, 2023 at the Puritan Conference Center for a total State cost not to exceed $5,000 for the purpose of training on Respect and Civility in the Workplace.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  100% Federal Funds
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               Division for Behavioral Health
#24    Authorize, on behalf of the Department of Administrative Services, to make a sole source purchase of 6,000 overdose prevention kits from Common Cents EMS Supply, LLC, Old Saybrook, CT, in the amount of $425,280.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 29, 2023.  100% Federal Funds 
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#25    Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10/13/21, Item #38A), to continue supporting the statewide implementation of the Critical Time Intervention model in the ten Community Mental Health Centers, by exercising a contract renewal option by extending the completion date from September 1, 2023 to September 1, 2025 and increasing the price limitation by $372,664 from $152,268 to $524,932.  Effective September 1, 2023, upon G&C approval.  64.81% Federal Funds, 35.19% General Funds  
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#26    Authorize to amend an existing contract with the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/26/20, Item #17), for continued programming that reduces the rate of opioid misuse and infectious disease complications associated with opioid use, by exercising a contract renewal option by increasing the price limitation by $400,000 from $2,111,246 to $2,511,246 and extending the completion date from August 31, 2023 to August 31, 2024.  Effective September 1, 2023, upon G&C approval.  100% Governor Commission Funds 
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#27    Authorize, on behalf of the Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs, to enter into a sole source contract with The Granite Young Men’s Chistian Association, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $400,000, to provide a physical fitness and wellness reimbursement benefit program for active NH military personnel.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for up to five additional years.  100% Other Funds (Governor’s Commission)
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              Division of Medicaid Services
#28    Authorize to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with Westport Healthcare Management, Inc. d/b/a Pacific Health Policy Group, Lake Bluff, IL, to develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation of the Removable Prosthodontic Devices (Dentures) benefit for adult nursing home residents, as well as exercising a contract renewal option by extending the completion date from December 30, 2025 to December 30, 2027 to incorporate the 1115 (a) Substance Use Disorder and Severely Mental Illness Waiver amendment extension granted by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services in June 2023, and increasing the price limitation by $731,480 from $1,334,220 to $2,065,700.  Effective retroactive to July 1, 2023, upon G&C approval.  50% Federal Funds, 36% General Funds, 14% Other Funds (New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Trust Fund)
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               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#29    Authorize the Bureau of Operations to transfer $4,823,025 from the Highway Surplus Account to fund the purchase of 66 backhoes coming off of lease, as detailed in the letter dated August 3, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  100% Highway Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#30    Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to accept and grant revenue, in the amount of $50,250 in FY24 and $45,675 in FY25, for a total of $95,925 from the Federal Aviation Administration to cover eligible administrative costs.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds  
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#31    Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer funds in the amount of $42,450 from the Turnpike General Reserve Account to budget and expend revenue for an unexpected boiler in-kind replacement at Hooksett Main Toll Plaza.  (2) Further authorize to enter into a contract with ENE Systems of NH, Bow, NH, on the basis of a low bid, in the amount of $147,075, for Annual Boiler and HVAC Services at facilities maintained by the Bureau of Turnpikes.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Turnpike Funds 
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#32    Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Environment’s annual accounting of payments made during the fiscal year 2023 pursuant to RSA 217-A, to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for reviews of rare plants and exemplary natural communities, as well as rare wildlife associated with DOT construction projects and maintenance activities.  
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#33    Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Environment’s annual accounting of permit fees in lieu mitigation fees made to the Department of Environmental Services pursuant to RSA 482-A and RSA 482-B during fiscal year 2023. for construction projects and maintenance activities requiring fill and dredge in wetlands and other areas under the jurisdiction of RSA 482-A, as well as impacts to the protected shoreland of surface waters.  
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#34    Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Environment’s annual accounting of payments made during fiscal year 2023 to the Department of Environmental Services for quarterly hazardous waste generator fees established in RSA 147-B:8 for deposit into the hazardous waste cleanup fund.  
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#35    Authorize to accept and place on file the Contemplated Awards list for amounts less than $5,000, for a total of $35,095.51 for the period extending from April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. These awards were paid from various Transportation Funds.
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#36    Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to pay property owners, tenants, and/or claimants $18,600, as documented in the Contemplated Awards list, for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from June 24, 2023 through July 18, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval.  
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#37    Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell 0.44+/- of an acre of state-owned land on the northern side of NH Route 132 in the Town of New Ipswich, NH, to Prime Roofing Corp for $3,500, which includes the $1,100 administrative fee.  Effective upon G&C approval.  
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#38    Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell 0.15+/- of an acre of state-owned land located at 439 Valley Road in the Town of Sullivan, NH, to Micah J. and Carol L. Wiloth for $181,100, which includes the $1,100 administrative fee.  (2) Further authorize to compensate H.G. Johnson Real Estate $9,000 from the sale proceeds for real estate services.  Effective upon G&C approval.
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#39    Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Bedford, NH, for an amount not to exceed $508,011.33, for final design efforts, associated environmental services, and construction services to rehabilitate or replace the bridge carrying NH 12 over the South Branch Ashuelot river in the Town of Troy, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 29, 2027.  100% Other Funds (SB367 Funds) 
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#40    Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Bedford, NH, for an amount not to exceed $535,918.32, for final design efforts, associated environmental services, and construction services to rehabilitate or replace the bridge carrying NH 12 over NHRR in the Town of Troy, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 29, 2027.  100% Federal Funds 
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              OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
#41    Authorize to retroactively amend expenditure authorization (originally approved by G&C on 5/17/23, Item #39), in the amount of $9,882,155.40, for school security improvements projects by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#42    Authorize to retroactively amend expenditure authorization from the Public-School Infrastructure Fund (originally approved by G&C on 9/7/22, Item #43), for school security improvement projects, by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025, as detailed in the letter dated July 19, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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              DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#43    Authorize to accept and expend $300,000 from the State Homeland Security Grant Program funds available from the Department of Safety for the funding of a cybersecurity training and exercise project consisting of workshops and tabletop exercise to train local Municipal Leaders, First Responders, State Leaders, K-12 Administrators and technical employees in the execution of cybersecurity incident response plans.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Transfer from Other Agency.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.
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#44    Authorize, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic Stability, to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Deloitte Consulting, LLP, New York, NY (originally approved by G&C on 11/2/22, Item #34), by increasing the price limitation by $8,105,306 from $37,726,005.40 to $45,831,311.40, to provide required enhancement services for New HEIGHTS, DHHS’s integrated eligibility system, in response to the end of the federal Medicaid Continuous Enrollment, Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer and other DHHS initiatives with no change to the contract completion date of September 30, 2025.  Effective upon G&C approval.  87.16 % Federal Funds, 6.94% General Funds, 5.45% Other Funds  
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               OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#45    Authorize to retroactively renew membership with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Nashville, TN, in the amount of $5,300, from August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Agency Funds  
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#46    Authorize to retroactively renew membership with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Washington, DC, in the amount of $6,500, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Agency Funds
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               DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#47    Authorize to place Mr. Robert LaBrecque at Step 6 for the position of Assistant Director of Audit, unclassified salary grade FF, earning $107,451.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds  
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#48    Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contact with FAST Enterprises, LLC, Centennial, CO (originally approved by G&C on 10/31/18, Item #52), to implement a software upgrade and to provide resources for time and materials to update the software for the DRA’s Revenue Information Management System by increasing the price limitation by $7,701,640 from $29,850,000 to $37,551,640, with no change to the completion date of December 31, 2025.  Effective upon G&C approval.  35% Federal Funds, 9% General Funds, 56% Other Funds (Class 027 used by DRA to reimburse DoIT is 100% General Funds)
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#49    Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc., (f/k/a Axiomatic, LLC), Marblehead, MA (originally approved by G&C on 12/5/18, Item #47), to modernize and enhance the DRA’s Equalization Web application by replacing the existing application with a commercial off the shelf solution that can be customized and upgrading the Municipal Tax Rate Setting Portal by increasing the price limitation by $359,600 from $2,135,728 to $2,495,328, with no change to the completion date of December 31, 2024.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds  
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              DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#50    Authorize to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 4/12/23, Item #58), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#51    Authorize the Adjutant General be designated to apply for, receive and administer federal military aid funds and veteran aid funds in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.  
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               DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
#52    Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 2/8/23, #57), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to December 31, 2024 to accept and expend Local Food for Schools Cooperative Grant Program funds from United States of Agriculture, in the amount of $558,989, for the purpose of procuring local commodity foods for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#53    Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 10/19/22, Item #41), from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture for grants to organizations and agencies to address issues regarding farmer stress, mental health, and suicide, by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to August 31, 2023 to accept and expend $27,352.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#54    Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 9/21/22, Item #48), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024 to accept and expend a grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service, in the amount of $20,000, for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.   
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#55    Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 1/26/22, Item #52), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 to accept and expend $352,270 from the US Department of Agriculture to conduct programs benefiting NH for the Specialty Corp Block Grant Program.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.   
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#56    Authorize the Division of Pesticide Control to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 2/22/23, Item #39), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to December 31, 2023 to establish a temporary part-time agricultural intern position for the purpose of supporting the Pesticide Certification Program.  (2) Further authorize to extend the end date from June 30, 2023 to December 31, 2023 for a grant award from US Environmental Protection Agency, in the amount of $38,973, for pesticide multi-purpose grant for support of the pesticide certification program.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.
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#57    Authorize to accept and expend American Rescue Plan funds in the amount of $2,659,811, from the US Department of Agriculture for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.   
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#58    Authorize the Animal Industry to retroactively accept and expend $26,392 from the US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for the purpose of conducting Surveillance and Response for Animal Health Activities.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  100% Federal Funds  
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#59    Authorize Regulatory Services to retroactively make a one-time unencumbered payment in the amount of $15,970 to the US Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Harrisburg, PA, for conducting a survey of NH’s growers.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Revolving Funds  
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#60    Authorize to retroactively pay the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Arlington, VA, in the amount of $5,100 for membership dues.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  100% General Funds  
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#61    Authorize the Division of Plant Industry to increase their fleet size by one truck, as detailed in the letter dated July 26, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval.  
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              NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#62    Authorize to enter into a contract with Manatt Health Strategies, LLC, Los Angeles, CA, in the amount of $49,900, to provide the NHID with an economic and programmatic feasibility analysis of the option, under the Affordable Care Act, for the NHID to take over supervision of the Consumer Outreach and Assistance function of the NH Marketplace Exchange.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2023.  100% Federal Funds  
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               NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#63    Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment to employee Pamela Mitchell, Certifying Officer III, for the compensation of unpaid wages from FY23, in the amount of $2,348.15.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds  
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#64    Authorize to enter into an agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc., Ramsey, NJ, in the amount not to exceed $19,020, for full-service maintenance coverage of two Konica 1052 devices.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026.  100% Federal Funds  
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               DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#65    Authorize to increase its fleet by one vehicle, as detailed in the letter dated August 7, 2023.  
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               DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
#66    Authorize to enter into a contract with Blue Ridge Consulting Services, Inc., Travelers Rest, SC, in the amount of $81,475, to provide utility revenue requirement consulting services on behalf of Liberty Utilities Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities.  Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2025, with the option to renew for up to two additional years.  100% Other Funds (Utility Special Assessment)
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#67    Authorize to enter into a contract with Christensen Associates Energy Consulting, LLC, Madison, WI, in the amount of $110,000, to provide utility technical consulting services from a qualified consultant in utility performance-based ratemaking.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024, with the option to renew for an additional two years.  100% Other (Special Utility Assessment)
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#68    Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Christensen Associates Energy Consulting, LLC, Madison, WI, in the amount of $121,500, to provide utility technical consulting services from a qualified consultant in utility performance-based ratemaking.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024, with the option to renew for an additional two years.  100% Other (Special Utility Assessment)
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              GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF AND RECOVERY
#69    Authorize to amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 2/22/23, Item #41), to budget and expend $740,750, correct a technical error in prior request, to provide additional funding, and to make program changes to the NH Homeowner Assistance Fund program, which helps mitigate financial hardships suffered by NH homeowners associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.
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#70    Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing subaward agreement with NH Housing Finance Authority, Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/30/21, Item #94A), for program and budget changes to the Homeowner Assistance Fund, under which funds are used to mitigate financial hardships suffered by NH homeowners associated with the COVID-19 pandemic by providing funds to prevent displacement of homeowners, by increasing the price limitation by $692,500 from $49,250,000 to $49,942,500 and by extending the completion date from September 30, 2025 to March 31, 2027.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds 
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               DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
#71    Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 11/22/21, Item #62), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 for grant funds from the US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration’s Market Development Cooperator Program grant program.  (2) Further authorize to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $65,852, as detailed in the letter dated July 20, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.   
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#72    Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 10/19/22, Item #52), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 and to accept and expend grant funds from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Acer Access and Development Program grant program in the amount of $388,080.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.   
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#73    Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 10/19/22, Item #51), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to September 29, 2024 and to accept and expend grant funds from the US Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program grant program in the amount of $250,000.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.
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#74    Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to retroactively renew its membership with The Council of State Governments d/b/a State International Development Organizations, Lexington, KY, in the amount of $4,750, to provide national export trade research and related trade development programs for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds  
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#75    Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to retroactively renew its membership with The Council of State Governments d/b/a Eastern Trade Council, New York, NY, in the amount of $5,000, to provide national export trade research and related trade development programs for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds  
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#76    Authorize the Division of Economic Development to award $1,070,000 from the InvestNH Municipal Per Unit Grant Program to the three recipients as detailed in the letter dated July 25, 2023, as incentive reward payments to municipalities for expending the permitting process for new affordable housing developments in their communities.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024.  100% Federal Funds
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#77    Authorize the Division of Economic Development to award $756,655 from the InvestNH Municipal Demolition Program to the three recipients as detailed in the letter dated July 25, 2023, to demolish vacant and dilapidated structures as part of larger community revitalization strategies which will positively impact the current housing shortage in NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024.  100% Federal Funds
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              FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#78    Authorize to retroactively pay the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Washington, DC, in the amount of $28,735 for FY24 annual assessment as per RSA 213:1 Article XI.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  100% Fish and Game Funds
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#79    Authorize to purchase various types of Fish Food from Moore-Clark USA d/b/a Bio-Oregon, Westbrook, ME, in the amount of $400,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  100% Fish and Game Funds 
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        DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#80    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 10/27/21, Item #81), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 to accept and expend $211,815 from the US Department of Agriculture, Forest Services (USFS) for the purpose of upgrading bridges to current USFS standards.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.   
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#82    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Historic Sites to enter into a contract with CK Landmark Construction Corporation, Concord, NH, in the amount of $60,492.29, for demolition of the Nature Center and 12 cabins at Spruce Pont in Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 3, 2023.  100% Federal Funds 
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#83    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a retroactive and sole source contract with Milton Rents Inc., Gorham, NH, in the amount of $26,325, for the rental of a Caterpillar 316F tracked excavator for the maintenance, ditching and installation of culverts on the roads system within the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Management Area in Coos County, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period of August 1, 2023 through November 1, 2023.  100% CLH Endowment Funds
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#84    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to enter into a sole source contract with Sanschagrin Logging, Milan, NH, in the amount of $15,000, for Boom mowing the Upper Coos Recreation Trail from Colebrook to Beecher Falls, VT.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 15, 2023.  100% Federal Funds 
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#85    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to enter into a sole source contract with Brian Lamarre General Contracting, LLC, Gorham, NH, in the amount of $15,000, for Boom mowing the Ammonoosuc Recreation Trail from Littleton, NH to Woodsville, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 15, 2023.  100% Federal Funds 
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#86    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Citizens Bank NA, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $20,000 for daily Seacoast Parking Citation Lockbox Services.  Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2025, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period.  100% Agency Income 
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#87    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a sole source contract with Doppelmayr USA, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, in the amount of $21,621 for labor required to replace worn bull wheel bearing on the Peabody Quad Chairlift at Cannon Mountain Ski Area.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2023.  100% Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund
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#88    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a sole source contract with Doppelmayr USA, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, in the amount of $49,296 for labor and materials required to uninstall and reinstall the Cannonball Quad Chairlift gearbox at Cannon Mountain Ski Area.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2023.  100% Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund
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#89    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with G.W. Tatro Construction, Jeffersonville, VT, in the amount of $319,801, for labor and materials required to install new snowmaking water pipe on Upper Ravine at Cannon Mountain Ski Area.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2023.  100% Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund
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#90    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter a retroactive and sole source contract with AC Electric Corp., Auburn, ME, in the amount of $11,699, for the rebuild of the Cannonball Quad Chairlift GE DC motor at Cannon Mountain Ski Aiea.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 26, 2023 through October 1, 2023.   100% Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund
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#91    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with D.L. Thurrott, Inc., Lincoln, RI, in the amount of $62,682 for labor and materials required to upgrade the staging system on the Centac Snowmaking compressor and the oil temperature control on the Joy compressor at Cannon Mountain Ski Area and improve electrical efficiency.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2023.  100% Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund
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#92    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with Royal Electric Company, Inc., Woodsville, NH, in the amount of $13,222 for the planning, labor, and expertise to upgrade the starter of its (primary) Centac Snowmaking compressor. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2023.  100% Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund
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#93    Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a sole source contract Maco Machinery CO, Inc., d/b/a ARTEC Machine Systems, North Branford, CT, in the amount of $43,895 for labor and materials required to overhaul the Cannonball Quad Chairlift gearbox at Cannon Mountain Ski Area.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2023.  100% Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund
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#94    Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Save Our Granite Stages grant to The Community Players of Concord, Concord, NH, in the amount of $18,912.75 for losses incurred.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2023.  100% Federal Funds
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               DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#95    Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $3,000 in and among classes within an accounting unit to better utilize federal funds, as detailed in the letter dated July 17, 2023.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#96    Authorize to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 2/8/23, Item #95), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to September 30, 2024.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.  No increase in funding is requested.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#97    Authorize to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 10/19/22, Item #67), by extending the grant end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 and reallocate the amounts shown in the table as detailed in the letter dated July 17, 2023.  (2) Further authorize to accept and expend $72,260 in federal funds from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to fund investments in wastewater infrastructure for combined sewer overflow projects.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#98    Authorize to accept and expend $500,000 in Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Funds to continue to provide financial assistance to low-income NH homeowners with residential wells experiencing irreversible water supply or quality problems due to natural disasters.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#99    Authorize the Town of Tuftonboro, NH the right to place fill in the bed of public waters in Lake Winnipesaukee in the Town of Tuftonboro, NH as shown on the plan entitled “Plan to Accompany Petition for the Town of Tuftonboro to the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services,” dated July 6, 2023.  (2) Further authorize to execute the final version of the draft Deed and Grant of Right submitted herewith, and authorize the NH Department of Environmental Services to deliver such fully executed deed for recording, as detailed in the letter dated August 7, 2023.  
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#100    Authorize the Town of Tuftonboro, NH’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro, NH.  Contingent upon approval of Item #99.
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#101    Authorize to enter into a contract with Absolute Resource Associates, LLC, Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of $1,592,875, to provide sampling containers and laboratory analytical services for NHDES programs.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  19% Federal Funds, 68% Other Funds, 13% General Funds
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#102    Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of New Hampshire, Sponsored Program Administration, Durham, NH, in the amount of $6,587 to perform laboratory analysis of seawater samples to identify and quantify harmful algae cells using a FlowCam and light microscopy.  Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2024.  100% General Funds
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#103    Authorize to amend a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of New Hampshire, Sponsored Program Administration, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/17/22, Item #41), for the NHDES Stormwater Manual Update project, by: extending the completion date from August 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024; increasing the contract award amount by $20,000 from $139,881 to $159,881; and revising the scope of work to include additional deliverables.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  100% Federal Funds
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#104    Authorize to enter into an agreement with Wind River Environmental, LLC, Marlborough, MA, in the amount of $51,620, for cleaning siphon river crossing pipes, catch basins, and other vactor truck services at locations within the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program’s (WRBP) sewerage system.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026.  100% WRBP Funds 
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#105    Authorize to approve a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the Town of Derry, NH, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance the Hood Pond Watershed Management Plan and Lake Phosphorus Control Plan project under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin Rules Env-Wq 500 et seq.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% CWSRF Repayment Funds 
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#106    Authorize to approve a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the City of Rochester, NH, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance the Sewer System Master Plan Year 3 project under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin Rules Env-Wq 500 et seq.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% CWSRF Repayment Funds
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#107    Authorize to approve a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the City of Rochester, NH, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance the Water Pollution and Flooding Reduction Study project under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin Rules Env-Wq 500 et seq.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% CWSRF Repayment Funds
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#108    Authorize to amend a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the City of Claremont, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/12/22, Item #65), to increase the funding by $700,000, from $3,469,000 to $4,169,000 under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin Rules Env-Wq 500 et seq.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% CWSRF Repayment Funds
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#109    Authorize to amend a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9/18/19, Item #71), to increase the funding by $2,100,000, from $4,400,000 to $6,500,000 under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin Rules Env-Wq 500 et seq.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% CWSRF Repayment Funds
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#110    Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Lisbon, NH, in the amount not to exceed $117,000, for water system improvements.  Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2026.  100% Federal Funds.  (2) Further authorize a loan agreement in the amount not to exceed $1,053,000 to finance water system improvements under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 1100 et seq.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund BIL Funds
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#111    Authorize to award a grant to Plymouth Village Water and Sewer District, Plymouth, NH, in the amount not to exceed $669,000, for drinking water system improvements.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2026.  67% Federal Funds, 33% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund.  (2) Further authorize a loan agreement in the amount not to exceed $446,000 to finance water system improvements under the provisions of RSA 486:F and NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 1300 et seq.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund
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#112    Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Town of Durham, NH, in the amount of $150,000, to complete the Restoration of the Oyster River Herring Run through Removal of the Mill Pond Head-of-Tide Dam and Installation of Fish Passage on the Oyster Reservoir Dam, Durham, NH project.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024.  100% Federal Funds  
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#113    Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Lake Sunapee Protective Association, Sunapee, NH, in the amount of $50,000 to complete the Lake Sunapee Watershed Plan Implementation Phase 3: Kidder Brook Bank Stabilization BMP’s project.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2025.  100% Federal Funds  
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#114    Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Chesterfield, NH, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to develop a final planning Project Report for the Spofford Lake watershed.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds
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#115    Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act sole source grant with the Town of Atkinson, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/31/23, Item #106), by increasing the grant limitation by $100,000 from $300,000 to $400,000, for water main extension.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds  
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#116    Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Kingston, NH, in the amount not to exceed $288,000 to finance the installation of Point of Entry Treatment systems to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2024.  100% Federal Funds  
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#117    Authorize to award a grant to the Merrimack Village District, Merrimack, NH, in the amount not to exceed $31,500, for drinking water utility cybersecurity improvements.  Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2025.  100% Federal Funds  
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#118    Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Dalton, NH, in the amount not to exceed $20,739, for wastewater utility cybersecurity improvements.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2024.  100% Federal Funds  
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#119    Authorize to award a grant to the Rollinsford Water and Sewer District, Rollinsford, NH, in the amount not to exceed $66,500, for drinking water and wastewater utility cybersecurity improvements.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 1, 2024.  100% Federal Funds  
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#120    Authorize to award a grant to the Crossings at Sleepy Hallow Cooperative, Inc., Newmarket, NH, in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for wastewater system improvements.  Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2026.  100% Federal Funds  
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#121    Authorize to award a grant to the Brookside Cooperative, Inc., Hill, NH, in the amount not to exceed $462,684 for wastewater system improvements.  Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2026.  100% Federal Funds 
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#122    Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Fitzwilliam, NH, totaling $55,475 for partial funding of replacement of a plow truck.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024.  45% Federal Funds, 55% VW Settlement Funds  
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#123    Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the City of Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of $75,000, to develop and implement drinking water service line inventories at the Portsmouth Water Works and Pease Trade Port drinking water system.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024.  100% Federal Funds  
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#124    Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Fund grant to the Town of Hillsborough, NH, in the amount of $258,285 to restore and protect aquatic resource areas and functions on the 2.6-acre former Woods Woolen Mill site.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2029.  100% ARM Funds 
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#125    Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Charlestown, NH, in the amount not to exceed $60,000 for the development and implementation of an Asset Management Program for the Town’s wastewater and stormwater system.  Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2026.  90% Federal Funds, 10% Other Funds
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#126    Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Durham, NH, in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for the development and implementation of an Asset Management Program for the Town’s wastewater and stormwater system.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 1, 2025.  90% Federal Funds, 10% Other Funds  
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#127    Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Milton, NH, in the amount not to exceed $60,000 for the development and implementation of an Asset Management Program for the Town’s wastewater and stormwater system.  Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2025.  90% Federal Funds, 10% Other Funds  
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#128    Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the City of Portsmouth, NH, totaling $50,000, to improve public water system sustainability.  Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2025.  100% Federal Funds   
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#129    Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the Town of Whitefield, NH, totaling $50,000, to improve public water system sustainability.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 15, 2025.  100% Federal Funds
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#130    Authorize Gale Mender 2021 Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton, NH.  
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#131    Authorize Katara LLC’s request to perform work on Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, NH. 
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#132    Authorize Pamela Kolb’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, NH.  
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#133    Authorize 227 Market Street, LLC and NH State Port Authority’s request to perform work on Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, NH.  
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                 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#134    Authorize the Bureau of Assessment and Accountability to hold a two-day conference on October 19th and 20th, 2023, for a total conference cost not to exceed $2,500, to provide training, professional development, and technical assistance to superintendents, principals, teachers, and testing coordinators.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2023.  100% Federal Funds 
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#135    Authorize the Office of Social and Emotional Wellness to hold an organized meeting on September 19, 2023, at Mountain View Grand Resort, Whitefield, NH, and on September 20, 2023, at the Sheraton in Nashua, NH, for an amount not to exceed $219,364, to address the ongoing issue of bullying in NH schools.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2023.  100% Federal Funds
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#136    Authorize the Office of Social and Emotional Wellness to enter into a sole source contract with the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, Inc., Newtown, CT, in the amount of $64,000, to provide the keynote address on September 19th and 20th, and two facilitators for breakout sessions each day at the anti-bullying conference entitled “Intention, Invention, Impact: A Community Leadership Conference for Anti-Bullying.”  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2023.  100% Federal Funds 
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#137    Authorize the Office of Social and Emotional Wellness to enter into a sole source contract with the Brooklyn Raney, LLC d/b/a Once Trusted Adult, Moultonborough, NH, in the amount of $117,177, to plan, present, and facilitate a student track of the anti-bullying conference entitled “Intention, Invention, Impact: A Community Leadership Conference for Anti-Bullying” to empower students to effect lasting change in their schools.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2023.  100% Federal Funds
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#138    Authorize to enter into a contract with Dover Housing Authority, Dover, NH, in the amount of $550,000, to provide extended day programming for youth and their families.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028.  100% Federal Funds 
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#139    Authorize the Division of Learner Support to enter into a sole source contract with FIRST New Hampshire Robotics, Nashua, NH, in an amount not to exceed $455,000, for the purpose of increasing computer science and engineering education by developing a robotics manufacturing program at NH community colleges and at career and technical education centers in order to manufacture robotics kits that will be provided, in addition to the Experiential Robotics Platform, to all NH middle and high schools.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% General Funds    
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#140    Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with 321 Insight Inc., Portland, OR, in the amount of $210,375, to provide training to paraprofessionals and other educators through the ParaSharp professional development training series.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  100% Federal Funds
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#141    Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Fearless Inside, LLC, Huntersville, NC, in an amount not to exceed $19,900, to provide impactful educational experiences, keynote presentations, workshops, and resources, to High Mowing School in Wilton, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2024.  100% Federal Funds 
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#142    Authorize the Division of Learner Support to enter into a sole source contract with Propio LS, LLC, Overland Park, KS, in an amount not to exceed $18,000, to provide translation, interpretation, and transcription services.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  86% Federal Funds, 14% General Funds
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                 POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
#143    Authorize to retroactively renew a 20-year Memorandum of Agreement (last approved by G&C on 9/20/18, Item #66), with NHTI – Concord’s Community College, Concord, NH, in the amount of $20,000 per year for 5 years from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028, for the use of NHTI’s Capital Commons cafeteria in Little Hall, by PSTC recruits and in-service officers.  100% General Funds 
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#144    Authorize to enter into a retroactively Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Safety, Division of State Police, in the amount of $46,620, for the assignment of one Trooper to serve as cadre for each of the full-time academy sessions to be held during Fiscal years 2024 and 2025.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.  100% General Funds  
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#145    Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Concord, NH, for $184,230 to provide technical law enforcement training.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  100% General Funds
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                 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#146    Authorize to accept and expend $2,378,693 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for equipping and training eligible State and local entities with cybersecurity enhancements.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023. 
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#147    Authorize to award a grant to the Department of Information Technology in the amount of $2,373,934, for statewide cybersecurity enhancements at the local and State level throughout NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2026.  100% Federal Funds 
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#148    Authorize the Office of the Commissioner to grant an annual salary increase for Robert M. Buxton, Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in the amount of $6,606, from a current salary of $127,042 to new salary of $133,648.  Effective September 8, 2023, upon G&C approval. 
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#149    Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively amend a donation from The American Legion Auxiliary (originally approved by G&C on 5/31/23, Item #142) by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the State Police K-9 Unit.  Effective upon G&C approval from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.  100% Private Local Funds
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#150    Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively amend a donation from The Hometown Foundation, Inc. (originally approved by G&C on 5/3/23, Item #2C) by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the State Police K-9 Unit.  Effective upon G&C approval from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.  100% Private Local Funds
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#151    Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively amend a donation from Rob and Karen Rigsby (originally approved by G&C on 7/12/22, Item #32A) by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 for the purpose of purchasing equipment for the State Police K-9 Unit.  Effective upon G&C approval from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.  100% Private Local Funds
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#152    Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with JMC INC, Rollinsford, NH, in the amount of $13,500 to provide construction repairs to the sidewalk at the Dover DMV location.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2023.  100% Agency Income
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#153    Authorize the Division of Administration to enter into a contract with UniFirst Corp, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $19,087.47 to provide full-service uniform rental and laundry services to Department of Safety Automotive Garage.  Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2026.  46% Highway Funds, 8.33% Turnpike Funds, 29.67% General Funds, 11% Agency Income, 5% Revolving Funds
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#154    Authorize the Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole source agreement with National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, in the amount of $33,000 to provide accreditation for the Division’s certified training programs.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026.  100% Agency Income 
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#155    Authorize the NH Office of Highway Safety to enter into a sole source grant agreement with the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Injury Prevention Center, Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $372,276.60 for conducting education and outreach programs about highway traffic safety and child passenger safety within their Youth Operator and Child Passenger Safety programs.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.  100% Federal Funds 
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#156    Authorize the NH Office of Highway Safety to enter into grant agreements with the municipalities listed and as detailed in the letter dated July 26, 2023, for a total of $2,516,328, to minimize the potential for crashes that result in injury, death, and property damage.  Effective upon G&C approval from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.  100% Federal Funds 
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#157    Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the Grantees listed and as detailed in the letter dated July 11, 2023, in the amount of $44,300 for a portion of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024.  100% Federal Funds 
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#158    Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend a grant agreement with the Lakes Region Planning Commission, Meredith, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4/12/23, Item #130), increasing the grant limitation by $7,500 from a $24,000 to $31,500, to include management cost associated with the hazard mitigation plans for the Town of Andover, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 4, 2025.  100% Federal Funds 
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#159    Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend a grant agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4/12/23, Item #131), increasing the grant limitation by $9,000 from a $31,999.50 to $40,999.50, to include management cost associated with the hazard mitigation plans for the Town of Atkinson, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 4, 2025.  100% Federal Funds 
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#160    Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend a grant agreement with the Lakes Region Planning Commission, Meredith, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/8/20, Item #60), by extending the completion date from April 1, 2022 to April 1, 2024, to update the Hazard Mitigation Plans for the Town of Bridgewater, NH, Town of Tilton, NH, and Town of Tuftonboro, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval.  No additional funding is being requested.  100% Federal Funds 
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                 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#161    Authorize to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 9/21/22, Item #116), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $31,978 from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Byrne Discretionary Grant Program, for the purpose of subgranting funds to police departments for equipment and community-oriented projects.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#162    Authorize to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 2/18/22, Item #124), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $215,366 from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, BJA FY21 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program, for the purpose expanding and enhancing The Prevention, Enforcement, and Treatment Program.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.
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#163    Authorize to retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 2/18/22, Item #122), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,165,262 from the US Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing services, Anit-Heroin Task Force Grant, for the purpose of expanding and enhancing law enforcement interdiction and investigation efforts related to opioid-related crimes.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#164    Authorize retroactively amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 3/18/22, Item #114), by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $292,308 from the US Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime, Transforming America’s Response of Elder Abuse: Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams, for the purpose of coordinating a statewide system to review and triage cases involving elder financial exploitation.  (2) Further authorize an amendment to Fiscal Committee Item by extending the end date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 for the purpose of continuing the Department of Justice, Elder Abuse Unit’s temporary full-time Program Specialist IV.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#165    Authorize to accept and expend a sum not to exceed $6,906,316, in general litigation expenses incurred in the defense of the State and the prosecution of criminal laws.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.  100% General Funds. Fiscal Committee approved on August 11, 2023.  
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#166    Authorize to reappoint Bonni Schumann, RN, to serve on the New Hampshire’s Victims’ Assistance Commission.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 26, 2026.  
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#167    Authorize to reappoint Jessica Bergeron, to serve on the New Hampshire’s Victims’ Assistance Commission.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 26, 2026.  
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#168    Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the Hopkinton Police Department, Hopkinton, NH, in an amount not to exceed $37,386.07, from the American Rescue Plan Act, for the purpose of supporting municipalities and state agencies with activities related to relaxed COVID-19 restrictions.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  100% Federal Funds 
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                DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#169    Authorize the request of the Division of Personnel for waiver of classification decisions.  Effective upon G&C approval. 
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#170    Authorize to enter into a contract with Ammonoosuc Asphalt, Inc., Bethlehem, NH, in an amount up to and not to exceed $478,205.95 for asphalt (pick up and/or delivery).  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for an additional two years.
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#171    Authorize to enter into a contract with Irving Oil Terminals Inc, Portsmouth, NH in an amount up to and not to exceed $2,725,935.22 for fuel #2 heating oil and kerosene deliveries.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025, with an option to extend for one additional year.  
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#172    Authorize to enter into a contract with Pete’s Tire Barns, Inc., Orange, MA, in an amount up to and not to exceed $753,500 for tire retread services.  Effective upon G&C approval for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2028, with an option to extend for up to two additional years.  
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#173    Authorize to amend an existing contract with TK Elevator Corportation, Alpharetta, GA, for elevator maintenance and repair services, by increasing the price limitation by $11,865 from $756,260 up to and not to exceed $768,125 with no change to the completion date.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024.  
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#174    Authorize to enter into a contract with Loureiro Building Construction, LLC, Plainville, CT for a total price not to exceed $335,895.92, for Grounds Garage and Dolloff Fire Suppression Improvements, Concord, NH.  (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $15,000 for unanticipated expenses, bringing the total to $350,895.92.  (3) Further authorize a payment of $8,000 to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total amount to $358,895.92.  Effective upon G&C approval October 31, 2023.  100% Capital Funds
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#175    Authorize to enter into a contract with S&R Corporation, Lowell, MA for a total price not to exceed $920,000, for Demolition of Department of Justice Building, Concord, NH.  (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $50,000 for unanticipated expenses, bringing the total to $970,000.  (3) Further authorize a payment of $40,000 to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total amount to $1,010,000.  Effective upon G&C approval February 28, 2024.  100% General Funds
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