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Personnel Actions (11)

confirmation

Anthony Andre Belanger, Tilton

Waste Management Council (Private Solid Waste Management Industry)

confirmation

Garrett G. Miller, Hampton

Aviation Users Advisory Board (General Aviation)

confirmation

Joseph M. Wichert, Manchester

Board of Land Surveyors

confirmation

Richard L. Cram, Gilford

Family Mediator Certification Board (Public Member)

confirmation

Ruth B. Ward, Stoddard

Rivers Management Advisory Committee (Local River Management Advisory Committee)

confirmation

William J. Cass, Laconia

Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Transportation

nomination

Michael Barr, Nashua

Board of Medicine

nomination

Michael J. Wimsatt, Concord

State Conservation Committee (Belknap/Carroll)

nomination

Quentin R. Estey, Jr

Advisory Board on Private Investigative Agencies and Security Services (Licensed Investigator)

nomination

Shelburne Falls, MA

Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Safety

nomination

Vicki V. Quiram, Bedford

Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services

Agenda Items (67)

#	Department	Description	Vendor	Amount	Vote
5	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Olson Group Ltd., Alexandria, VA, to facilitate and coordinate a series of scenario-based public health emergency exercises with a price limitation of $701,275. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.	Olson Group Ltd.	$701,275	approved
6	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 Funds to Anthony Mecheau, Mental Health Worker II, NH Hospital, in the amount of $1,259.44 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2015. 100% General Funds.		$1,259	approved
7	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Matthew Moran, Youth Counselor III, Division for Children, Youth and Families in the amount of $4,497.96 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 100% General Funds.		$4,498	approved
8	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Regina Lamprey, Business Administrator III, Division of Family Assistance in the amount of $3,036.67 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 100% General Funds.		$3,037	approved
9	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Ejona Haxhija, Youth Counselor II, at Sununu Youth Services Center in the amount of $3,605.81 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2013/2014. 100% General Funds.		$3,606	approved
10	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to accept and expend Other funds in the amount of $334,000 from the NH Insurance Department, to assist in the funding of the NH Comprehensive Health Information System data consolidation effort. Effective upon GC approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Comm		$334,000	approved
11	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to accept and expend additional federal funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $2,932,930. (2)Further authorize to transfer $301,672.86 within federal grants entitled “Adult Medicaid Quality Grant” from the US		$2.9M	approved
12	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Institute for Health Policy and Practice, Durham, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #86), to complete the Adult Medicaid Quality project, by increasing the price by $269,605 from $3,764,395 to $4,034,000. Effective u	University of NH, Institute fo	$4.0M	approved
13	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to accept and expend Federal Funds in the amount of $3,935,131 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the purposes of making changes to the New HEIGHTS eligibility system to comply with federally required guidelines in the area of system security. Effective upon G&C approv		$3.9M	approved
14	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to amend an existing sole source contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP., Harrisburg, PA, (originally approved by G&C on 10-3-12, item #36), to enhance the security of Medicaid data within the integrated eligibility domain, by increasing the price by $4,368,000 from $50,224,543.33 to an amo	Deloitte Consulting LLP.	$54.6M	approved
15	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize a renewal option to a contract with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4-17-13, item #48), for the provision of after hours information and referral services, by increasing the price by $85,750 from $84,967 in an amount not to exceed $170,717, and by exten	Easter Seals NH Inc.	$170,717	approved
16	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize a renewal option to a contract with Granite State College, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #58), to administer a tuition assistance program for the provision of tuition assistance for Child Care Teachers and Directors of Child Care Programs for Young Children, by	Granite State College	$1.1M	approved Wheeler
17	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize a renewal option to a contract with Southeastern Regional Educational Service Center, Bedford, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-13, item #36), to conduct Afterschool Provider Support services, by increasing the price by $300,000 from $300,000 in an amount not to exceed $600,000, and	Southeastern Regional Educatio	$600,000	approved Wheeler
18	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to accept and expend federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation for the State Innovation Models: Round Two of Funding for Design and Test Assistance, in the amount of $1,818,182. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30		$1.8M	approved Wheeler
19	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Statistics and Informatics, Occupational Health Surveillance Program to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $11,918 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to fund the NH Occupational		$11,918	approved Wheeler
20	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to establish a list of dentists, with the ability to expand said list to include additional interested dental contractors to provide necessary dental treatment for clients enrolled in the NH Ryan White CARE Program. No maximum client or service volume is guaranteed. Accordingly, the price		$200,000	approved
21	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize a renewal option and amend a contract with Community Action Program of Belknap and Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #37), to provide nutritious fruits and vegetables benefits to low-income seniors participating in the Senior Farmers’ Market	Community Action Program of Be	$447,794	approved
22	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize a renewal option and amend a contract with Mary Jane Sullivan, Hampton, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-17-13, item #43), to provide technical expertise and monitor the quality improvement activities of the NH Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, by increasing the price by	Mary Jane Sullivan	$100,000	approved
23	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize a renewal option and amend an agreement with the Trustees of Dartmouth College, (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #94), to continue to provide an administration center for the provision of breast and cervical cancer screening, by increasing the price by $576,000 from $576,000 to	Trustees of Dartmouth College,	$1.2M	approved
24	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize a renewal option and to amend an agreement with Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-5-13, item #93), to continue to provide a comprehensive screening program for the early detection of breast and cervical cancer in greater Manchester, by increasing the	Catholic Medical Center	$368,000	approved
25	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize a renewal option and to amend four contracts with vendors as detailed in letter dated February 17, 2015, (originally approved by G&C on 5-15-13, item #’s 47, 48, and 49), to provide statewide Women, Infants and Children, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Breastfeeding Peer Counselin		$13.2M	approved
26	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance, to enter into agreements with five vendors as detailed in letter dated February 27, 2015, to provide reimbursement for payment of education loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, in an amount not to exceed $177,435 for Cor		$177,435	approved
27	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Brain Injury Association of NH, Concord, NH, to develop and implement a Traumatic Brain Injury Playbook for students that return to academics after experiencing mild Traumatic Brain Injury or concussion, in the amount of $959,552. Effective up	Brain Injury Association of NH	$959,552	approved
28	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Dare Mighty Things LLC, Portsmouth, NH, to provide Outreach, Education and Training services that will benefit NH veterans, service members and their families, in an amount not to exceed $232,146.19. Effective upon &C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Fed	Dare Mighty Things LLC	$232,146	approved
29	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $968,444 between various accounts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on April 3, 2015.		$968,444	approved
30	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Project Development Division to accept and expend revenue in the amount of $2,080,000 from the Federal Highway Administration to cover required reimbursement of preliminary engineering and right of way costs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contin		$2.1M	approved
31	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer $127,000 within Turnpike Fund accounting units and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on April 3, 2015.		$127,000	approved
32	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Finance and Contracts’ summary of contracts 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 maint			approved Wheeler
33	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $433,930 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from January 27, 2015 through March 10, 2015. Effective upon G&C approval.		$433,930	approved
34	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to amend the deed for a 0.12 +/- acre parcel of former State owned railroad land by removing the provision that states, “Should the Grantee wish to dispose of the property, it must first be offered to the Grantor. 80% of any proceeds from such sale shall be r			approved
35	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Environment to enter into two pre-qualified, low bid, cost-based contracts for a combined total of $450,000 with the firms: (1)Monadnock Archaeological Consulting LLC, Stoddard, NH, for $240,000 and (2)Northeast Archaeology Research Center Inc., for $210,000 to undertake cert		$450,000	approved Wheeler
36	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Environment to enter into two pre-qualified, low bid, cost-based contracts for a combined total of $450,000 with the firms: (1)Monadnock Archaeological Consulting LLC, Stoddard, NH, for $240,000 and (2)Hartgen Archaeological Associates Inc., Rensselaer, NY., for $210,000 to u		$450,000	approved Wheeler
37	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Environment to enter into four pre-qualified, low bid, cost-based agreements for a combined total of $750,000 with the firms: (1)Lisa Mausolf Preservation Consultant, Reading, MA, for $232,500; (2)Hunter Research Inc., Trenton, NJ, for $202,500; (3) Preservation Company, Kens		$750,000	approved Wheeler
38	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a contract with Interstate Electrical Services Corporation, North Billerica, MA, for electrical services for facilities maintained by the Bureau of Highway Maintenance Districts 4, 5, and 6, in the amount not to exceed $145,000. Effective upo	Interstate Electrical Services	$145,000	approved Wheeler
39	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Materials and Research to enter into two agreements with Sanborn, Head & Associates Inc., Concord, NH, and GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., Bedford, NH, for on-call geotechnical engineering and related technical services statewide, in the amount of $300,000 each, $600,000 combined		$600,000	approved Wheeler
39A	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for roadway resurfacing on approximately 6 miles of NH 101 between Candia and Epping, on the basis of a low bid of $5,749,637.20. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $574,963.72 for	Pike Industries Inc.	$5.7M	approved Wheeler
40	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Pappas, voted to table the request to enter into a lease agreement with Steels Pond Hydro Inc., for the operation of a hydroelectric power production facility at the state-owned Steels Pond Dam in Antrim, with an	Steels Pond Hydro Inc.	$900,000	approved
41	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $36,000 from the US Department of Energy for the State Energy Programs formula grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on April 3, 2015.		$36,000	approved
42	DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY nomination	Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $568,152 in SFY 2015 in Other (Class 027) funds. This transfer will have no impact on General Funds or State Revenue. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Other (Agency Class 27) Funds; the agency class 027 used by the Department of Saf		$568,152	approved
43	DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY nomination	Authorize to enter into a finance agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, Chicago, IL, in the amount of $533,527.04 for the purpose of procuring Cisco routers and other networking equipment supplied by ePlus Technology Inc., to support NH State Liquor Commission retail store and headquar	Banc of America Public Capital	$533,527	approved
44	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS AND FOOD nomination	Authorize to budget and expend carry forward revenue funds totaling $1,743 received from previous fiscal years for the period from G&C approval to June 30, 2015. These funds are needed for class 069 Promotional Marketing to fulfill the scope of work. These funds are to assist NHDAMF in the farm risk		$1,743	approved
45	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS AND FOOD nomination	Authorize to enter into a grant with Cheshire County Conservation District, Walpole, NH, in the amount of $16,340 for the Falls Brook Restoration Project, in the town of Swanzey, Cheshire County. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds – State Conservation Committee.	Cheshire County Conservation D	$16,340	approved
46	NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY nomination	Authorize to extend multiple positions in a temporary status for one year. The estimated fiscal impact to extend these positions is $37,450.88 for SFY 2015, $389,446.95 for SFY 2016, and $11,863.01 for SFY 2017. These positions will be funded through existing federal funds.		$389,447	approved
47	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT nomination	Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a sole source memorandum of Understanding with the Community College System of NH, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 5-25-11, item #42), for the implementation and delivery of a Job Readiness Certificate program for unemployed NH		$3.6M	approved
48	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT nomination	Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to enter into contracts with four distribution companies as detailed in letter dated March 3, 2015, to provide distribution of brochure program participant’s publications to the Welcome and Information Centers. Effective upon G&C approval thro			approved
49	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT nomination	Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to budget and expend $23,000 excess funds from the Forest Management and Protection Fund for maintaining and enhancing the programs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on April 3,		$23,000	approved
50	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT nomination	Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Safety for the purpose of providing Operation Stonegarden Detail Patrols. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend $12,879 from the NHDOS to offset the personnel expenditures plus the purch	NH Department of Safety	$12,879	approved
50A	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT nomination	Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism to enter into a contract with Project Resource Group LLC, Francestown, NH, for repairs to the vending housing building at the Salem Welcome and Information Center, in the amount of $44,444. Effective upon G&C approval through May 20, 2015. 100% Revolving	Project Resource Group LLC	$44,444	approved
51	NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT nomination	Authorize to accept and expend $6,000 from Project Learning Tree to pay for printing and distribution of the spring editions of the “Wild Times’ kids newspaper. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015.		$6,000	approved
52	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Judith A. Pescinski d/b/a Pescinski Industrial Painting, Hill, NH, for industrial painting services to recoat two clarifiers, in the amount of $35,900. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% WRBP Funds.	Judith A. Pescinski d/b/a Pesc	$35,900	approved
53	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to execute a sole source amendment to a contract with Voyager Systems Incorporated, Bedford, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7-16-14, item #61), to enhance a web-based application and add additional functionality, by increasing the amount by $39,605 from $42,629 to $82,234 and by extend	Voyager Systems Incorporated	$82,234	approved
54	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize a loan agreement with Brandywine Owners Association Inc., East Kingston, NH, in the amount not to exceed $87,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.	Brandywine Owners Association	$87,000	approved
55	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to retroactively amend item #36, originally approved by G&C on February 28, 2014, by extending the end dates from March 31, 2015 to June 30, 2015 to complete the implementation of the Controlled Drug Prescription Health and Safety Program. No Additional Funds. (2)Further authorize to retro			approved
56	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination	NOT USED			not_used
57	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination	Authorize to accept and expend the NH “Now Is The Time” Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education Grant funds in the amount of $1,949,991 from the US Department of Health and Human Services. The balance of the $9,749,959 grant which is $7,799,968 will be incorporated into the next two b		$9.7M	approved
58	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination	Authorize the Division of Higher Education to enter into a sole source contract with the NH College & University Council, Concord, NH, to promote student participation in a rigorous high school curriculum; enhance the quality and number of tools available for schools that encourage postsecondary edu	NH College & University Counci	$62,879	approved
59	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend a grant from the NH Highway Safety Agency, entitled NH State Police Crash Records Management System, in the amount of $149,518 for the continued development of software for the Crash Records Management System. (2)Further authorize to establ		$149,518	approved
60	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services to transfer $9,692 within the account entitled Nat’l Fire Academy Grant, to re-align available funds that will be used to purchase personal protective gear for fire training classes offered through the NH Fire Acade		$190,845	approved
61	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of Administration to transfer $54,000 within the account entitled CVISN Grant, to re-align available funds that will be used to develop a Commercial Vehicle Information System and Networks Program and top level design. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Fe		$54,000	approved
62	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Laconia for equipment to support the community’s new Emergency Operations Center for a total amount of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal	City of Laconia	$100,000	approved
63	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Lempster for the purchase of a base station radio for the Emergency Operations Center for a total amount of $3,714. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 100% Feder	Town of Lempster	$3,714	approved
64	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a contract with JPA III Management Co. Inc., d/b/a the Radisson Hotel Manchester, Manchester, NH, for the purpose of providing conference facilities and food service, and authorization for HSEM to conduct the 11th Ann	JPA III Management Co. Inc., d	$48,886	approved
65	DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination	Authorize to conduct a three-day advanced conference entitled “2015 Partnering for a Future Without Violence”, to be held June 3-5, 2015 at Southern NH University, Manchester, NH, at a cost not to exceed $54,577.99. 66% Agency Income, 34% Federal Funds. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend regi	Southern NH University	$54,578	approved
66	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $425,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of May 2015.		$425.0M	approved
67	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.			approved
68	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize to transfer funds in and among accounting units in the amount of $326,730 and to create one new expenditure class line. The transfers are made up of $195,400 in general funds, $117,830 in transfer from other agencies, and $13,500 in other funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 59.81% General,		$326,730	approved
69	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Royal Electric Co. Inc., Woodsville, NH, for electrical work in the Old Boiler Room at Glencliff Home, Benton, NH, for a total price not to exceed $58,954. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2015.	Royal Electric Co. Inc.	$58,954	approved

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