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Agenda Items (60)
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY grant
Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Farmington, NH, in the amount of $480,000 for the purpose of assisting Winnisquam Wood Products with relocation and expansion activities. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Town of Farmington $480,000 approved
4 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Centrix Bank & Trust to Janco Electronics, Inc. located in Rollinsford, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will se
 		approved
Wheeler
5 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Bank of New Hampshire to White Mountain Tissue, LLC located in Gorham, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve
 		approved
Wheeler
6 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to amend a sole source contract with F/K/A Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., now named Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on April 1, 2009, Late Item #D), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by increasing the amoun
 		F/K/A Strafford County Communi $2.9M approved
7 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on April 1, 2009, Late Item #H), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by increasing the amount not to exceed $67,630 from $5,213,055 to $5,280,685, a
 		Community Action Program Belkn $5.3M approved
8 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on April 1, 2009, Late Item #E), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by adding Standard Exhibit J “Certification regarding the Federal Funding Accountability and Transpar
 		Southwestern Community Service approved
9 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on April 1, 2009, Late Item #F), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by increasing the amount not to exceed $157,450 from $6,155,104.51 to $6,312,851.51, and by adding Standard
 		Southern NH Services Inc. $6.3M approved
10 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH (originally approved by G&C on April 1, 2009, Late Item #C), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by adding Standard Exhibit J “Certification regarding the Federal Funding Accountability and Tra
 		Tri-County Community Action Pr approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Legal Files Software Inc., Springfield, IL, to provide data conversion, implementation, and training services to DHHS for existing Legal Files case tracking software, in the amount of $117,564. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100
 		Legal Files Software Inc. $117,564 approved
12 OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorize the confirmation of Major Richard J. Hamilton, Methuen, MA, for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
 		approved
13 OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorize the confirmation of Major Jonathan R. Eckerman, Chester, NH for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
 		approved
14 OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorize the confirmation of Edward J. O’Loughlin, Hudson, NH, for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard.
 		approved
15 OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with CMK Architects, Manchester, NH, for professional architectural services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013.
 		CMK Architects $300,000 approved
16 OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL contract
Authorize to enter into a contract agreement with H.L. Turner Group Inc., Concord, NH, for professional architectural services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 20
 		H.L. Turner Group Inc. $300,000 approved
17 OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL contract
Authorize to enter into a contract agreement with Acadia Engineers and Constructors LLC, Newmarket, NH, for professional architectural services for planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval th
 		Acadia Engineers and Construct $300,000 approved
18 OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with the Tri State Fire Protection LLC, Nashua, NH, for fire alarm testing, inspection and maintenance at various NH Army National Guard facilities throughout NH, for a total of $39,125. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Federal (Capital)
Tri State Fire Protection LLC $39,125 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Daniel St. Hilaire with regard to the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness and the financing of certain capital improvements in connection with The New London Hospital Association Inc., New London, NH.
 		approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
Wheeler
22 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Nelson Communications, Center Conway, NH, for the NHARNG Site Improvements, Franklin and Portsmouth, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,623,000. (2)Further authorize the amount of $48,800 for payment to th
 		Nelson Communications $1.7M approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corp., Milford, NH, for the Glencliff Home, Brown Building Window Replacement, Glencliff, NH, for a total price not to exceed $339,000. (2)Further authorize the amount of $10,600 for payment to the D
 		Turnstone Corp. $349,600 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Pine Brook Corp., Kittery, ME, for roof replacement (re-bid) Portsmouth Traffic Circle – Store #38, Portsmouth, NH for a total price negotiated not to exceed $87,616. (2)Further authorize payment in the amount
 		Pine Brook Corp. $89,216 approved
24A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES personnel
Authorize to extend four temporary full-time positions that are critical to the State implementation of the new Human Resource ERP system; one Business Analyst II, two Financial Data Specialists II, and one Financial Data Administrator I. Effective August 31, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 100% Capital Fund
 		approved
25 STATE TREASURY
Authorize the State Treasurer to proceed with the sale and issuance of up to $125 million of general obligation bonds through a competitive process, negotiated sale or private placement. (2)Further authorize the State Treasurer to proceed with the sale and issuance of up to $75 million of general ob
 		$125 approved
26 STATE TREASURY
Authorize to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $76,381 and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $76,380.37 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
 		$76,381 approved
27 STATE TREASURY contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Xerox State & Local Solutions Inc., Fairfax, VA, for holding, transferring, and liquidating securities. The fees paid shall be funded entirely from Abandoned Property revenues. Effective October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2017, with two optional extensions
Xerox State & Local Solutions withdrawn
28 STATE TREASURY
Authorize the petition of Michael R. Smith (age 49) requesting a pardon hearing for the offenses of Arson, Burglary, and Forgery. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment.
 		approved
29 STATE TREASURY
Authorize to conduct a daylong pre-conference Child Advocacy Center Summit for the county multidisciplinary child abuse investigative teams, scheduled for October 24, 2012 and a two-day advanced conference scheduled for October 25-26, 2012 entitled the Twentieth Annual Conference on Child Abuse and
$32,428 approved
31 STATE TREASURY amendment
Authorize to amend a sub grant to the NH Department of Safety (originally approved by G&C on 11-30-11, item #30), in the amount of $78,947.24, by extending the end date from September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2013, from the FFY 2010 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Act Grant Pro
 		$78,947 approved
32 STATE TREASURY grant
Authorize to enter into a sub grant with the City of Manchester, totaling $5,792 from the Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purpose of providing services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
 		City of Manchester $5,792 approved
32A STATE TREASURY settlement
Authorize to accept and expend funds in the amount of $6,504,769 from the National Mortgage Settlement for the purposes of providing direct and indirect assistance to distressed homeowners and for increased law enforcement resources within DOJ related to the investigation and prosecution of financia
 		$6.5M tabled
Burton
32B STATE TREASURY contract
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Housing Finance Authority, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $2,500,000 which will be issued in the form of grants to HUD certified counseling agencies within the state to provide services related to foreclosure prevention, credit and debt
 		NH Housing Finance Authority $2.5M tabled
Burton
33 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Business Continuity Consultants LLC, Covington, LA, to conduct an independent verification and validation of NHES unemployment insurance information technology contingency plan to ensure business continuity/servicing needs of NH residents, in the amount not
Business Continuity Consultant $32,030 approved
34 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with T. Justice Caldon d/b/a Four Corners Landscaping, Gilmanton, NH, for asphalt sidewalk removal and replacement services at the NHES Laconia office, in the amount not to exceed $11,840. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
 		T. Justice Caldon d/b/a Four C $11,840 approved
35 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Authorize to make a one-time retroactive payment from SFY 2013 funds to Frank Novak, part-time Business Systems Analyst II, Office of Program Support in the amount of $2,451.75 to compensate for wages that should have been paid during SFY 2012. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds. Division for Children,
$2,452 approved
36 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend an award of five grants to the agencies as detailed in letter dated July 3, 2012 (originally approved by G&C on 12-14-11, item #81), for the provision of Title I summer programs through the end of the academic school year (August 31, 2012), by increasing the price by
 		$310,366 approved
37 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy and Performance, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, to enter into an agreement with Amy Stoddard, Registered Dental Hygienist, Fryeburg, ME, to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, i
 		Amy Stoddard, Registered Denta $5,000 approved
38 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services to enter into an agreement with Ludmila Anderson, MD MPH, Manchester, NH, to provide epidemiological and health data analysis expertise for chronic disease programs, in an amount not to exceed $238,257. Effective upon G&C approval thro
 		Ludmila Anderson, MD MPH $238,257 approved
39 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with the Community College System of NH, Concord, NH, to provide tuition assistance and policy and curriculum development for the Health and Human Services Community Social Services Certificate Program, in the amount of $74,890. Effective
 		Community College System of NH $74,890 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to amend a retroactive sole source lease agreement with Hillsborough County, Goffstown, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-25-08, item #97B), for the provision of building and grounds to house women inmates of the NH State Prison for Women, by increasing the price by $695,957.47 from $1,
 		Hillsborough County $1.7M approved
41 BANKING DEPARTMENT grant
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Housing Finance Authority for the purposes or providing direct and indirect distribution of the funding from the National Mortgage Servicing Settlement, through sub-grants to HUD-certified housing counseling agencies throughout the state
NH Housing Finance Authority $1.0M tabled
Burton
42 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSION contract
Authorize to contract with DJQ Enterprises Inc., (dba Quirk Chevrolet), Manchester, NH, for the provision of financial services for vehicles’ acquisition, in an amount not to exceed $99,247.20. Effective upon G&C approval through a term of 60 months. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		DJQ Enterprises Inc., (dba Qui $99,247 withdrawn
43 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorize to award funds in the amount of $100,000 to Colby Solar LLC, to install, own and operate a solar photovoltaic system of 125 kilowatts in capacity on the Colby Sawyer College campus in New London, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-l
 		$100,000 approved
44 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $300,000 to the County of Sullivan, NH, to install, own and operate an advanced biomass combustion steam boiler with back pressure steam turbine/electric generator as a thermally-led cogeneration district energy system in the Sullivan county Complex. E
 		$300,000 approved
44A PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $93,000 to Northeast BioEnergy Systems LLC, to install a wood chip boiler and woodchip handling system at Russell Elementary School in Rumney, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-lapsing special
$93,000 approved
44C PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $100,000 to Walker Wellington LLC, to install an inline direct drive hydrokinetic turbine generator in the effluent outfall of the Dover Wastewater Treatment Facility. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non
 		$100,000 approved
44D PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $52,000 to the Claremont Fire Department, to install, own and operate a wood pellet boiler at the 1917 Vintage Fire Station in Claremont, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-lapsing special fund cont
 		$52,000 approved
44E PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION grant
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $59,750 to the University of NH, to install, own, and operate a solar hot air system with comprehensive energy production data monitoring in Kingsbury Hall. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-lapsin
 		$59,750 approved
44G PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorize retroactive continuation of membership and participation in the National Regulatory Research Institute, in the amount of $17,250. Effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 100% Other Funds (Utilities Assessments).
 		$17,250 approved
Wheeler
45 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT transfer
Authorize to accept and place on file the report of transfer of funds for the Division of Parks and Recreation for the period ending June 30, 2012.
 		approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT transfer
Authorize to accept and place on file the report of transfer of funds for Cannon Mountain ski for the quarter ending June 30, 2012.
 		approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT contract
Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a sole source contract with NH Department of Education, Concord, NH, for the purchase of updated technology for use in adult education classrooms, in the amount of $412,309. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2014. 100% Federal F
 		NH Department of Education $412,309 approved
49 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a non-exclusive no-cost contract with Logo Loc LTD, Manchester, NH, for the purchase and sale of Department-branded merchandise. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014.
 		Logo Loc LTD approved
50 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Layne Christensen Company Inc., Dracut, MA, for the chemical treatment and redevelopment of Well #3 at the Warren State Fish Hatchery, in the amount of $12,467.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
 		Layne Christensen Company Inc. $12,468 approved
51 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorize to enter into a contact with Prock Marine Company, Rockland, ME, for the dock removal and new plies at Newfound Lake, Bristol, NH, in the amount of $32,892.50. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2012. 100% Statewide Public Boat Access Funds.
 		$32,892 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorize to retroactively pay The NELAC Institute, Weatherford, TX, in the amount of $6,000 for the 2012 National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program Annual Accreditation Body annual membership fee for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 100% Lab Accreditation Fee Funds.
 		$6,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Pepperrell Cover Marine Services Inc., Kittery, ME, to perform mooring services to purchase, inspect, maintain, and relocate moorings associated with oil spill response in the Little and Great Bay areas and Piscataqua River, in the amount of $150,000. Effectiv
 		Pepperrell Cover Marine Servic $150,000 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Association of US Delegates to the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment, South Portland, ME, to support Gulf of Maine Council information technology services and habitat restoration coordinator, in the amount of $9,000. Effective upo
 		Association of US Delegates to $9,000 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Higher Education to enter into a sole source contract with NH College and 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 educa
 		NH College and University Coun $250,000 approved
A GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
Authorize Kathleen Sheehan or designee to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, for 5 days of out of state travel from Monday, September 10, 2012 to Friday, September 14, 2012, and to receive a cash advance of $683 to cover anticipated expenses while performing an examination of an out of state entity. Th
 		$1,280
B GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
Authorize to accept monetary donations for the time period of April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 with a value totaling $120, to deposit into the Patient’s Welfare Fund.
 		$120