Item 40

Authorize the New Hampshire Department of Energy (Department) to amend the existing contract with Joseph Associates, Inc. (JAI) of Augusta, ME, Vendor #271154, by exercising three years of an available four-year extension option by extending the period of performance from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2029 and by increasing the price limitation by $1,527,000 from $1,143,400 to $2,670,400 to continue to provide cloud-based software as a solution to operate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known in New Hampshire as the Fuel Assistance Program (FAP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), and the Electric Assistance Program (EAP) effective upon Governor and Council approval. The original contract was approved by the Governor and Executive Council on September 25, 2024, Item #80, archived document . 55.44% Federal/44.56% General Funds.