GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
State House, Concord, NH
November 29, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
#1 MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
A. Authorize to enter Casey DeYoung into an educational tuition agreement with Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, to participate in HLTH 698 Practicum, from January 15, 2024 to May 10, 2024 and to pay costs in the amount of $1,500. 20% Federal Funds, 80% General Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
B. Authorize to enter Tiffanie L. Meekins into an educational tuition agreement with University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, to participate in GIS for Public Health, from January 16, 2024 to May 2, 2024 and to pay costs in the amount of $1,418.10. 20% Federal Funds, 80% General Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
C. Authorize to enter Shaun Runyon into an educational tuition agreement with Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, to participate in Technology and Society, from January 8, 2024 to March 3, 2024 and to pay costs in the amount of $891. 20% Federal Funds, 80% General Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
D. Authorize to enter Brian Oliver into an educational tuition agreement with Excelsior University, Albany, NY, to participate in NUC495 Integrated Technology Assessment BNX, from January 8, 2024 to April 7, 2024 and to pay costs in the amount of $1,734. 100% Other (Agency Income)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
E. Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to continue membership and participation with the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, Washington, DC, by paying annual membership dues in the amount of $35,914 for calendar year 2024. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
F. Authorize to pay the National Association of State Technology Directors, Lexington, KY, in the amount of $5,200, for membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. 100% Other Funds (The Agency Class 027 used to reimburse DoIT is 22% Federal Funds, 38% General Funds, 40% Other)
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
G. Authorize to pay the Correctional Leaders Association, Iona, ID, in the amount of $5,555 for membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. 100% General Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
H. Authorize the Division of State Police to pay the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, in the amount of $10,300, for annual membership dues for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. 86% Federal Funds, 14% Highway Funds
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#2 MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
A. Authorize to accept donations of memorials placed and repaired on the Memorial Walkway in the amount of $20,969.77 for the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the cemetery as detailed in the letter dated November 14, 2023.
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#3 MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
A. Authorize to accept and place on file the One Hundred Seventy-first Annual Report for fiscal year 2022.
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#4 MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
A. Authorize the nomination of Major Michelle B. Mastrobattista, Dover, 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 confirmation of Captain Jordan P. Gauvin, Stratham, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard.
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DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
C. Authorize the confirmation of Major Jeffrey A. Morgenthau, Louisville, KY, for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard.
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DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
D. Authorize the confirmation of Captain Robert J. Mottola, Weare, 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
E. Authorize the confirmation of Captain David S. Stern, Lee, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard.
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DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
F. Authorize the confirmation of Major Christopher J. Williams, Plaistow, NH, for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard.
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#5 MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Items
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE
Division of Economic Stability
A. Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Center For Policy Research, Denver, CO (originally approved by G&C on 1/12/22, Item #21), to provide a representative to testify upon request regarding the review of and recommendations for the New Hampshire Child Support Guidelines, if necessary, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with no change to the price limitation of $136,478. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval. 66% Federal Funds, 34% General Funds
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
B. Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend a grant agreement with the Town of Barrington, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/18/21, Item #51), in the amount of $454,804 by extending the completion date from December 30, 2023 to December 31, 2024, to allow for the completion of the septic system improvements project. Effective upon G&C approval. No additional funding is involved in this time extension request. 100% Federal Funds
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
C. Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend a grant agreement with the Town of Barrington, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9/23/20, Item #43), in the amount of $500,000 by extending the completion date from December 30, 2023 to December 31, 2024 to allow additional time needed for the completion of the Lee Oak Cooperative Water Project. Effective upon G&C approval. No additional funding is involved in this time extension request. 100% Federal Funds
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
D. Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend a grant agreement with the County of Rockingham, Brentwood, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/18/21, Item #49), in the amount of $355,850 by extending the completion date from December 30, 2023 to December 31, 2024, to allow for the completion of the water system improvement project. Effective upon G&C approval. No additional funding is involved in this time extension request. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
E. Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to Copple Crown Village District, New Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/29/22, Item #133), by extending the completion date from December 1, 2023 to September 1, 2025, for water system improvements. This is a no cost time extension. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
F. Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to Iron Wheel, LLC, Danville, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/18/23, Item #81), by extending the completion date from December 1, 2023 to June 1, 2025, and reducing the grant limitation by $404,200 from $506,200 to $102,000, to perform the one-year operation and maintenance optimization from the time of treatment system install to ensure safe drinking water quality. This is a time extension and grant reduction. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
G. Authorize to amend an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/10/18, Item #35), by extending the completion date from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 to accommodate the five-year post construction monitoring period required to document success of the project and fully meet the program goals. Effective upon G&C approval. This is a no cost time extension. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation funds
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
H. Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Town of North Hampton, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/18/23, Item #82), by extending the completion date from December 1, 2023 to January 1, 2026, for water system improvements. This is a no cost time extension. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
I. Authorize to amend a grant to the Town of Stratham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11/21/22, Item #91), by extending the completion date from December 1, 2023 to December 30, 2024, to remediate per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This is a no cost time extension. 100% PFAS Response Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
J. Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to T&B Investments, LLC, Tamworth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4/6/22, Item #52), by extending the completion date from December 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for water system improvements. This is a no cost time extension. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
K. Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to Whispering Brook Homeowners Association, Bartlett, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10/19/22, Item #81), by extending the completion date from December 1, 2023 to October 1, 2024, for water system improvements. This is a no cost time extension. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
L. Authorize the Bureau of Student Wellness, Office of Social Wellness to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing cooperative project agreement with Keene State College, Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/12/22, Item #67), with no change to the price limitation and the completion date to provide external evaluation services of the System of Care Sustainability and Expansion Grant. Effective upon G&C approval through August 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
M. Authorize the Division of Learner Support to amend the existing contract with TPR Education, LLC, New York, NY (Originally approved by G&C on 8/17/22, Item #63), to provide access to all eligible New Hampshire Students to the Tutor.com Software as a Services based learning system, by modifying the scope of services to include NH resident students who would be eligible to be enrolled in at least 4th grade at a Local Education Agency or in a NH Adult Education Program with no change to the price limitation or completion date. Effective upon G&C through August 31, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#6 Authorize to amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 10/19/22, Item #7), by repurposing $6,523,363 of the $8,883,875 accepted from the American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds and by extending the end date for funding from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved on November 9, 2023.
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Division of Children, Youth & Families
#7 Authorize Sununu Youth Services Center to continue one full-time temporary Supervisor IV DRC, a position responsible for directing aspects of residential facility management. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% General Funds
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#8 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Northeast Family Services of New Hampshire, Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9/11/20, Item #8), to expand Roadmap to Reunification services, by increasing the price limitation by $228,778 from $2,585,921 to $2,814,699, with no change to the completion date of August 31, 2024. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds
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Division of Behavioral Health
#9 Authorize to enter into an amendment to an existing Memorandum of Understanding with the NH Department of Corrections, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/3/21, Item #10), to continue providing opioid and/or stimulant use disorder case management re-entry services, Naloxone kits and related instruction to individuals re-entering the community from any correctional facility or State-run transitional housing, by increasing the price limitation by $724,000 from $3,085,732 to $3,809,732 and by extending the completion date from September 29, 2023 to September 29, 2024. Effective retroactive to September 29, 2023, upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds
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Division of Medicaid Services
#10 Authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreements with the counties as detailed in the letter dated October 23, 2023, to provide public funds totaling $126,849,659 for Nursing Home Per Diem and Choices for Independence Waiver Payments, also known as the County Cap, pursuant to RSA 166:1-a, Reimbursement of Funds by the County and RSA 167:18-a, County Reimbursement Funds, as specified in the table. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2023, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024, with the expectation the parties will renew annually. 100% Other Funds (Revenue)
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Glencliff Home
#11 Authorize to amend an existing contract with Technical Gas Products, Inc., Wallingford, CT (originally approved by G&C on 12/22/21, Item #23), for continued access to oxygen concentrator rentals and maintenance services for Glencliff Home, by increasing the price limitation by $12,000 from $24,000 to $36,000 and extending the completion date from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval. 21.58% General Funds, 78.42% Other Funds (Agency Funds)
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Office of Health Equity
#12 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendments to existing contracts with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated November 2, 2023, to provide additional funding to support increased enhanced case management services for refugee families, by increasing the total price limitation by $120,000 from $800,000 to $920,000 with no change to the contract completion date of September 30, 2024. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds
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Division of Long Term Supports and Services
#13 Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the Grantees as detailed in the letter dated November 7, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $4,380,591 for Workforce Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Home and Community Based Services. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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Division of Public Health Services
#14 Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $29,130 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Program and the Sudden Death in the Young Program. (2) Further authorize the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated November 7, 2023. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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#15 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Lamprey Health Care, Inc., Newmarket, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/8/21, Item #11), to continue implementing the New Hampshire Healthcare Workforce Pathways project and to add scope of services to provide infection prevention control training through Project Firstline, by increasing the price limitation by $480,452 from $527,930 to $1,008,382 and extending the completion date from May 31, 2024 to May 31, 2025. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds
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#16 Authorize to amend an existing contract with Community Action Program Belknap and Merrimack Counties, Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10/13/21, Item #27F), to continue to provide reproductive and sexual health services, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2025 and increasing the price limitation by $187,539 from $324,623 to $512,162. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval. 67% Federal Funds, 33% General Funds
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#17 Authorize to amend an existing contract with Lamprey Health Care, Inc., Newmarket, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/22/21, Item #41C), to continue to provide reproductive and sexual health services, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2025 and increasing the price limitation by $714,589 from $603,046 to $1,317,635. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval. 69% Federal Funds, 31% General Funds
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#18 Authorize to amend an existing contract with Amoskeag Health, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/22/21, Item #41C), to continue to provide reproductive and sexual health services, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2025 and increasing the price limitation by $247,077 from $389,626 to $636,703. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval. 67% Federal Funds, 33% General Funds
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#19 Authorize to amend an existing contract with Coos County Family Health Services, Inc., Berlin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/22/21, Item #41C), to continue to provide reproductive and sexual health services, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2025 and increasing the price limitation by $243,249 from $359,065 to $602,314. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval. 67% Federal Funds, 33% General Funds
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#20 Authorize to enter into a contract with Concord Feminist Health Center d/b/a Equality Health Center, Concord, NH, in the amount of $361,892 for reproductive and sexual health services to individuals in need with a focus on vulnerable and/or low-income populations. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. 36% Federal Funds, 64% General Funds
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#21 Authorize to enter into a contract with Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Colchester, VT, in the amount of $773,474 for reproductive and sexual health services to individuals in need with a focus on vulnerable and/or low-income populations. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. 20% Federal Funds, 80% General Funds
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#22 Authorize to enter into a contract with Feminist Health Center of Portsmouth, Inc., d/b/a Joan G. Lovering Health Center, Greenland, NH, in the amount of $144,946 for reproductive and sexual health services to individuals in need with a focus on vulnerable and/or low-income populations. Effective January 1, 2024, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. 44.53% Federal Funds, 55.47% General Funds
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Division of Economic Stability
#22A Authorize to enter into provider agreements with eligible New Hampshire Child Care Providers, for the purpose of providing financial assistance to support recruitment and retention bonus and benefit grants for child care programs, statewide. (2) Further authorize to make unencumbered payments, in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 as authorized in NH House Bill 2, to participating eligible New Hampshire Child Care Providers. 100% General Funds.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#23 Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to pay property owners, tenants, and/or claimants $125,601 as documented in the Contemplated Awards list, for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from October 1, 2023 through October 6, 2023. Effective upon G&C approval.
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#24 Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to pay property tenants $35,161.98 as documented in the Contemplated Awards list, for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from October 14, 2023 through October 23, 2023. Effective upon G&C approval.
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#25 Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to retroactively pay Boulia-Gorrell Lumber, Laconia, NH, in the amount of $25,936.20, for purchase of building supplies for the energy upgrade to several Highway Maintenance Patrol Sheds in District 3. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds
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#26 Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to contract with various private contractors to assist with winter maintenance activities, emergency repair of infrastructure due to flooding or other unexpected natural disasters, along with highway and bridge maintenance efforts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025.
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#27 Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into an agreement with GM2 Associates, Inc., Concord, NH, for an amount not to exceed $764,528.56, for final design services of the Dover project. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2027. 100% Turnpike Funds
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#28 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pine Ringe Technologies, Inc., No. Reading, MA, on the basis of a low bid of $178,076 for signal work at multiple locations Statewide. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $8,903.80 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 27, 2024. 100% Other Funds
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#29 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Sargent Corporation, Orono, ME, on the basis of a low bid of $732,429.50 for culvert and retaining wall project located on Meredith Neck Road in Meredith, NH. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $73,242.95 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through November 15, 2024. 100% Other Funds
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#30 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.S. Audley, Inc., Bow, NH, on the basis of a sole bid of $3,743,600 for railway-highway reconstruction in Wilton, NH. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $187,180 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 25, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#30A Authorize to enter into a project agreement with Slalom LLC (originally approved by G&C on 10-13-21, item #99), utilizing a Statewide contract with the Department of Administrative Services Statewide Master Agreements, for Salesforce Professional Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for the purpose of developing DOT permits as part of the Statewide permitting system. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds.
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OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#31 Authorize to continue full-time temporary positions, as detailed in the letter dated October 18, 2023, necessary to carry out the daily operations of the agency. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Agency Income
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STATE TREASURY
#32 Authorize to proceed with the sale and issuance of up to $3 million of general obligation bonds through private placement with the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank (NHMBB) should the NHMBB choose to proceed with a new money issue and/or a refunding issue. This resolution will have an expiration date of June 30, 2024. Effective upon G&C approval.
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#33 Authorize to accept and place on file the quarterly report of the NH State Treasury for the period ending September 30, 2023.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#34 Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the Town of Colebrook, NH, in the amount of $500,000, to support Colebrook Homeowners Cooperative, Inc.’s water and sewer infrastructure, electrical utilities, services repairs and drainage upgrade project situated at 7 Fourth Street, Colebrook, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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#35 Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the Town of Derry, NH, in the amount of $25,000, on behalf of The Upper Room, A Family Resource Center to support its planning study at the property situated at 30 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
#36 Authorize to accept and expend additional federal funds in the amount of $3,304,046 from the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery Columbarium Expansion. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved on November 9, 2023.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOODS
#37 Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a sole source agreement with New Hampshire Agriculture in the Classroom, Concord, NH, in the amount of $30,000 to conduct agricultural education programming targeted to elementary school age children. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% General Funds
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#38 Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a sole source agreement with Farm Financial Analysis Services, Dover, NH, in the amount of $30,000 for providing specialized farm financial analysis services for farmers to address root causes of stress, mental health issues and suicide. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024. 100% General Funds
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NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#39 Authorize to place Leigh Curtis at unclassified salary grade EE, Step 4 earning $90,577 for the position of Health Reform Coordinator. Effective upon the first day of the first pay period following G&C approval. 100% Agency Income|
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#40 Authorize to enter into a contract with Oliver Wyman Actuarial Consulting, Inc., Boston, MA, in the amount of $224,940 to provide the NHID with a comprehensive study of NH health coverage markets, statewide health care spending, health care cost drivers, and policy options to promote access to affordable comprehensive coverage in commercial health insurance markets. Effective upon G&C approval through September 14, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#41 Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive amendment to an existing service contract with Ascentria Community Services, Inc. d/b/a The Language Bank, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/5/19, Item #66), for in-person foreign language interpretation and written translation services, by increasing the price limitation by $10,000 from $12,000 to $22,000, with no change to the completion date. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#42 Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with SymbioSys Solutions, Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2/7/18, Item #24), by increasing the contract amount by $991,880 from $25,888,778 to $26,880,658, with no change to the completion date, to implement needed modifications to the New Hampshire Unemployment Insurance System (NHUIS) to enhance the current Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment application and allow more seamless integration with NHUIS. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#43 Authorize to accept and expend funds from NH Department of Education, Division of Learner Support, Bureau of Adult Education in the amount of $83,182 to provide adult education and literacy program as defined under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Federal Revenue Transfer from Other Agency
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NEW HAMPSHIRE BANKING DEPARTMENT
#44 Authorize an annual salary increment for the Commissioner, Emelia Galdieri, in the amount of $6,607 from a current salary of $133,648 to a new salary of $140,255. Effective January 12, 2024, upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds (Assessment Fees)
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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF AND RECOVERY
#45 Authorize to amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 6/30/21, Item #93), to adjust funds in the amount of $382,000 between class lines and to create additional class lines and to extend the end date from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025 to continue the administration of American Rescue Plan Act funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved on November 9, 2023.
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
#46 Authorize an annual salary increment for the Commissioner, Mr. H. Taylor Caswell, in the amount of $7,150 from a current salary of $144,516 to a new salary of $151,666. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds
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#47 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to Laconia Motorcycle Week Association, Inc., Laconia, NH, in the amount not to exceed $56,161.40 for marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program for the grant period. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100% General Funds
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#48 Authorize to retroactively pay the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), Concord, NH, in the amount of $44,588 for NH’s portion of the required administrative cost sharing for the federal fiscal period of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 per the NBRC’s governing statute. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds
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#49 Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source cooperative project agreement with the University of New Hampshire, Small Business Development Center, Durham, NH in the amount of $1,000,000 for continued support of a statewide Small Business Development Center program. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. 100% General Funds
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#50 Authorize the Division of Economic Development to award $600,000 from the InvestNH Municipal Demolition Program to the two recipients and in the amount as detailed in the letter dated October 10, 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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#51 Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Southern New Hampshire Services, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/18/20, Item #37), for the delivery of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult Program services by increasing the price limitation by $2,918,490 from $5,900,000 to $8,818,490 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds
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#52 Authorize to accept and place on file the report on activity within the Travel and Tourism Revolving Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
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#53 Authorize to accept and place on file the report on activity within the Tourism Development Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
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FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#54 Authorize to accept a donation in the amount of $150,000 from the Charles D. Parsons Trust, to be used as part of the non-federal match for the acquisition of 635+/- acres in Springfield, NH. (2) Further authorize to acquire 635+/- acres in the Town of Springfield, NH and to pay the Law Office of Ransmeier & Spellman, Concord, NH, acting as agent for the State, $924,950. Effective upon G&C approval through March 1, 2024. 83% Federal Funds, 17% Revolving Funds (Gifts & Donations)
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#55 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Eastern Analytical, Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/17/23, Item #59), to perform the required NPDES permit wastewater monitoring chemical analysis of water samples at all six fish hatchery facilities, by increasing the price limitation by $41,000 from $24,000 to $65,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024. 75% Federal Funds, 25% Fish and Game Funds
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#56 Authorize to retroactively amend an existing sole source grant agreement with the Trustees of St. Joseph’s College, Standish, ME (originally approved by G&C on 3/9/22, Item #57), by extending the completion date from August 31, 2023 to August 31, 2024, with no change to the price limitation of $20,016. Effective upon G&C approval for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#57 Authorize to retroactively amend an existing sole source grant agreement with the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Authority, Wells, ME (originally approved by G&C on 3/9/22, Item #56), by extending the completion date from August 31, 2023 to August 31, 2024, with no change to the price limitation of $67,230. Effective upon G&C approval for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
#58 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands, Communication Operations Bureau to increase their fleet size by two vehicles for the two new Forests Rangers position that require the use of emergency response vehicles which are also capable of transportation of fire supplies including pumps, chainsaws, fuel, hose and backpacks, and to tow heavy equipment, including prevention and Incident Command trailers to carry out the duties and responsibilities as assigned. Effective upon G&C approval.
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#59 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to enter into a Grant-In-Aid Trail Maintenance Agreements with the snowmobile clubs as detailed in the letter dated November 6, 2023, in the total amount of $2,638,980.01 for grooming of approximately 7,000 miles of snowmobile trails throughout the state. Effective upon G&C approval for the period from December 15, 2023 through May 31, 2024. 100% Other Funds (Transfer from Fish & Game-Snowmobile Registration Fees)
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#60 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to enter into a contract with CK Landmark Construction Corporation, Concord, NH, in the amount of $102,100 for Rail, Tie and other Railroad Related Infrastructure Removal on the Berlin Branch Rail Corridor in Bethlehem, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024. 20% Other Funds (Agency Income), 80% Federal Funds
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#61 Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Certified Local Government grant to the City of Manchester, NH, in the amount of $22,000 to host a Commissioner Assistance & Mentoring Program and to complete a historic district area nomination of the city’s Pulaski Park. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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#62 Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Certified Local Government grant to the Town of Rye, NH, in the amount of $19,500 to complete a survey of the town’s locally designated historic district, including adjacent properties proposed for inclusion in the local historic district. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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#63 Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation Number Plate grant to the Lower Gilmanton Community Club, Gilmanton, NH, in the amount of $20,000 for the stabilization and repair of the roof structure of the Kelley Corner Schoolhouse. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $10,000 to Lower Gilmanton Community Club in accordance with the terms of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2025. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income)
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#64 Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to Community Gallery Inc., Lebanon, NH in the amount of $13,500 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,2024. 100% General Funds
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#65 Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to Friends of the Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#66 Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to Kimball Jenkins, Inc., Concord, NH in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#67 Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, NH in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,2024. 100% General Funds
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#68 Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to New Hampshire Music Festival, Plymouth, NH in the amount of $11,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,2024. 100% General Funds
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#69 Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to Nashua Community Music School, Nashua, NH in the amount of $12,250 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#70 Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to Portsmouth Music and Arts Center, Inc., Portsmouth, NH in the amount of $15,000 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,2024. 100% General Funds
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#71 Authorize the Division of the Arts to award a Public Value Partnership grant to Upper Valley Music Center, Lebanon, NH in the amount of $12,250 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#72 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a Lease Agreement with T-Mobile Northeast LLC, Norton, MA for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Mount Sunapee in Mount Sunapee State Park in Newbury, NH. Effective upon G&C approval from December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2028.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#73 Authorize to enter into a contract with Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, P.C., Henniker, NH, in the amount of $270,164 to conduct protected instream flow studies on the Pemigewasset River. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% General Funds
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#74 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, in the amount of $136,306 for the Advancing Resilience in Hampton Seabrook Estuary project. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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#75 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Hampton, NH in the amount not to exceed $50,000 for wastewater utility cybersecurity improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#76 Authorize to award a grant to Chisholm Farm Homeowners Association, Exeter, NH in the amount not to exceed $144,375 to install treatment to remediate per – and polyfluoroalkyl. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#77 Authorize to award a grant to Town of Epping, NH in the amount not to exceed $79,000 to finance installation to remediate per – and polyfluoroalkyl. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2024. 100% Emerging Contaminant Funds
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#78 Authorize to award a grant to Hanafin Farms Condominium Association, Londonderry, NH in the amount not to exceed $605,000 to finance the interconnection to a public water supply to remediate per – and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS). Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2024. 100% PFAS Response Fund
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#79 Authorize to award an Asset Management grant to the Town of Wolfeboro, NH totaling $95,174 to improve public water system management. Effective upon G&C approval through November 1, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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#80 Authorize to award a Strategic Planning grant to the Jackson Water Precinct, Jackson, NH totaling $50,000 to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through November 1, 2025. 100% Federal Funds
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#81 Authorize to award a Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act grant to Mountain View Water Works, LLC, Hampton Falls, NH in the amount not to exceed $175,000 for improvements to their drinking water system. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#82 Authorize to approve a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the City of Dover, NH in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 to finance the Henry Law Park Stormwater Treatment System 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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#83 Authorize to approve a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the Town of Newfields, NH in an amount not to exceed $8,700 to finance the Town Hall, Police Station, Library Roof Run-off Reduction and Treatment 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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#84 Authorize to approve a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the Town of Newfields, NH in an amount not to exceed $155,900 to finance the Summer and Pleasant Streets Stormwater Collection and Treatment System 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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#85 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Jaffrey, NH in the amount not to exceed $2,988,860 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2026. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize to approve a loan in the amount not to exceed $4,011,563 to finance water system improvements, under provisions of RSA 485:H and NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 1400 et seq. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Emerging Contaminants Fund
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#86 Authorize Fair View’s Condominiums’ request to perform the following work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, NH.
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#87 Authorize Fay’s Boat Yard Inc’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, NH.
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#88 Authorize Hopewell Point Realty Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, NH.
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#89 Authorize Mapperton Farm LLC’s request to perform work on Newfound Lake in Bridgewater, NH.
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#90 Authorize Martingale LLC’s request to perform work on Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, NH.
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#90A Authorize to enter into an agreement with 22nd Century Technologies Inc., Mclean, VA (originally approved by G&C on 10-13-21, item #100), utilizing a Statewide contract under the Department of Administrative Services Statewide Master Agreements for Salesforce Professional Services in the amount not to exceed $1,622,550, for the purpose of developing NHDES permits as part of the Statewide permitting system. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Federal Funds.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#91 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing Cooperative Project Agreement with Granite State College, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9/15/21, Item #70G), by increasing the price limitation by $336,123.24 from $609,606.82 to $945,730.06 and extending the end date from December 15, 2023 to December 15, 2024, for on-going office and conference room space on a month-to-month basis as detailed in the letter dated October 25, 2023. 42.90% General Funds, 46.11% Federal Funds, 10.99% Other Funds
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#92 Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $1,272,040 to continue providing the “Inspiring the Mastery of Postsecondary Achievement in College” program in five regions of NH. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with an option to renew for one additional year. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#93 Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively pay annual membership dues in the amount of $6,000 to the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, Inc., Lexington, KY for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds
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#94 Authorize the Division of Fire Safety to increase their fleet size by twelve vehicles for employees whose position are field based inspectors and investigators requiring statewide daily travel. Effective upon G&C approval.
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#95 Authorize the Office of Highway Safety to accept eighty-five Galaxy Tab 9+ tablets, keyboards, and rugged cases worth an estimated retail value of $83,246.45 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to improve the efficiency, completeness, and consistency of Drug Recognition Expert processes and procedures. Effective upon G&C approval.
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#96 Authorize the Division of Administration to encumber funds in support of a sole source open-ended Memorandum of Agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Carriers (KYDMC) International Fuel Tax Agreement Processing Consortium (IFTA), in the amount of $388,645.60 to continue facilitating the IFTA and providing a basis for the processing of New Hampshire’s IFTA tax returns. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2026. 100% Agency Income (Cost of Collections)
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#97 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Barrington, NH in the amount of $74,500 to purchase and install a backup generator for the community’s communication tower. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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#98 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Plainfield, NH in the amount of $6,500 to purchase a portable radio for their emergency management communication abilities. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#98A Authorize a Working Capital Warrant for the month of January 2024 in the amount of $650,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month.
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#99 Authorize the request of the Division of Personnel for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
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#100 Authorize to enter into a contract with Airgas USA, LLC, Salem, NH in an amount up to and not to exceed $1,381,868.25 for Industrial, Medical and Laboratory gases. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2028, with an option to extend for up to an additional two years.
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#101 Authorize to enter into a contract with Allsteel LLC, Muscatine, IA in an amount up to and not to exceed $3,440,449.77 for office furniture and related services through a participating agreement with the National Association of State Procurement Officials Value Point. Effective upon G&C approval through January 21, 2028.
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#102 Authorize to enter into a contract with Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac, LLC, Concord, NH in an amount up to and not to exceed $619,415.14 for supply and delivery of General Motors genuine replacement parts. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2028, with the option to renew for up to two years.
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#103 Authorize to enter into a contract with The Granite Group Wholesalers LLC, Concord, NH in an amount up to and not to exceed $514,820.78 for plumbing fixture and repair parts. Effective upon G&C approval for the period December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional years.
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#104 Authorize to enter into a contract with F.W. Webb Company, Bedford, MA in an amount up to and not to exceed $695,303.06 for plumbing fixture and repair parts. Effective upon G&C approval for the period December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional years.
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#105 Authorize to enter into a contract with Coach & Equipment Bus Sales, Inc., Penn Yan, NY in the amount up to and not to exceed $4,619,795 for paratransit cutaway buses. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2028.
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#106 Authorize the Division of Risk and Benefits to amend an existing contract with Express Scripts, Inc., Saint Louis, MO (originally approved by G&C on 10/13/21, Tabled Item #89), in the approximate amount of $2,000,000, decreasing the total amount of the contract from $222,200,000 to an amount not to exceed $220,200,000 for the administration of the prescription drug benefits provided to state employees and retirees pursuant to RSA 21-I:30 and, with respect to employees, consistent with state collective bargaining agreements. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2024, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. 35% General Funds, 17% Federal Funds, 3% Enterprise Funds, 10% Highway Funds, 1% Turnpike Funds, 34% Other Funds
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#107 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., Manchester, NH, for a total price not to exceed $6,733,000 for Hatchery Modernization, New Hampton, NH. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $500,000 for unanticipated design expenses, bringing the total to $7,233,000. (3) Further authorize a payment of $20,000 to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total amount to $7,253,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2026, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. 100% Federal Funds
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#108 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Harriman Associates, Auburn, ME, for a total price not to exceed $1,598,640 for New 911 Facility, Laconia, NH. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $100,000 for unanticipated design expenses, bringing the total to $1,698,640. (3) Further authorize a payment of $32,000 to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total amount to $1,730,640. Effective upon G&C approval through the completion of construction administrative services, estimated to be January 31, 2026, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. 100% Federal Funds
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#109 Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with RTH Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Dover, NH, for a total price not to exceed $4,039,394 for Manchester Circuit Court Cooling and Controls, Manchester, NH. 94.8% Federal Funds, 3.7% General Funds, 1.5% Agency Funds. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $170,000 for unanticipated design expenses, bringing the total to $4,209,394. 67% Federal Funds, 33% Agency Funds. (3) Further authorize a payment of $70,000 to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total amount to $4,279,394. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2025, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. 88% Federal Funds, 7% General Funds, 5% Agency Funds
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#110 Authorize to accept and place on file the report containing a list of vendors agencies have contracted with for the quarter ending September 30, 2023.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
#111 Authorize the approval of the Secretary of State, Division of Archives and Records Management’s Procedures Manual.
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TABLED ITEM
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Tabled at G&C Meeting 11/8/23)
#157 Authorize the request to authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Triple Construction, LLC, Hudson, NH, for a total price not to exceed $533,142 for Philbrook Building Sewer Line Replacement, Concord, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2023, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. 46% Capital Funds, 38% Other Funds, 16% General Funds. (2) Further authorize a payment of $18,500 to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for engineering services provided, bringing the total amount to $571,642. 29% General Funds, 71% Other Funds
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On November 8, 2023:
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table Item #157 above.