Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-05-20

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Meeting date: 2026-05-20

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Agenda items:

- #1 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals A. Authorize Division of Forests and Lands to allow Jay Lord, Forest Protection Bureau Plans Section Chief and Joe Mazzeo, Forest Protection Bureau Public Information Officer to travel 326 miles, one-way, in a shared state vehicle rather than flying economy class airfare on commercial airlines, in the amount of $391.08, to Quebec City, Quebec, Canada to attend training for members of the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission from May 26, 2026 through May 28, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

- #2 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances Governor's Commission on Disability A. Authorize to accept a donation of one accessible beach wheelchair, with an estimated fair market value of $2,500, from SMILE Mass, for the purpose of providing individuals with a disability greater accessibility to New Hampshire State Beaches. Effective upon G&C approval.

- #3 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings Human Rights Commission A. Authorize to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

- #4 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments

- #5 | Department Of Justice | Consent Calendar | MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Calendar Agenda Items

- #44 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar |, archived document), for Preliminary engineering, environmental services, public involvement services, and final design are needed for improvements to US 3 (South River Road) in the Town of Bedford, NH by extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. Time extension only, no additional funding. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record Governor's Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery

- #49A | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar |, archived document), to extend the completion date from June 30, 2026 to November 15, 2026, with no change to the price limitation of $25,200,000, in order to complete their project as part of the County Nursing Home Infrastructure Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds Governor's Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery

- #68 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar |, archived document), to extend the completion date from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026, with no change to the price limitation of $3,647,113, in order to support the improvement of the nursing and early childhood development programs at White Mountain Community College. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

- #87 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar |, archived document), by adjusting the scope of services for water system improvements, and extending the completion date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2028. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2028. This is a no cost amendment. 75% Federal Funds, 25% Drinking Water, Groundwater Trust Funds

- #84 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar |, archived document) by extending the grant end date from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026, to finance the remediation of the former Mohawk Tannery site in Nashua, NH. Effective upon G&C approval. This is a no cost time extension. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #224 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar |, archived document) by extending the end date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with no change to the price limitation of $8,000,000, to provide employment services for the New Hampshire Disability Determination Service. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #7 | Department Of Health And Human Services | Consent Calendar |, archived document), to transition services for the New Hampshire Hospital’s Electronic Health Records system and food service automation services from the Contractor’s data center to a cloud-based environment, to remove all references to fees and services related to Hampstead Hospital Residential Treatment Facility, and to modify the licensing structure for the Contractor’s mModal application, by decreasing the price limitation by $33,822.05 from $7,901,080.44 to $7,867,258.39 with no change to the contract completion date of June 30, 2028. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #70 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets & Food | Consent Calendar |, archived document), by extending the grant completion date from April 30, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with no change to the price limitation of $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval. No additional funds are needed. The Gsottschneider project does not prohibit hunting and fishing on the protected property. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record * Regular Agenda Business Finance Authority

- #006 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets & Food | Consent Calendar | Authorize a public hearing beginning at 10:00 a.m. under RSA 162-I and as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), with regard to the recommendation of the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the “Authority”) relating to the proposed issuance of not more than $52,500,000 of its revenue bonds (without premium and exclusive of accreted interest), as tax-exempt “qualified 501(c)(3) bonds” within the meaning of Section 145(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or as taxable bonds or a combination thereof, in one or more series, senior or subordinated, current interest or capital appreciation bonds (the “Bonds”), to refinance or finance a project of QSH/Northeast, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (together with its affiliate or designee, the “Borrower”), the sole member of which is Qualified Senior Housing Foundation, Inc., a Georgia nonprofit corporation and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code (the “Parent”), located in New Hampshire, as follows: (i) the acquisition of an assisted living and memory care facility (the “Facility”), located at 575 Amherst Street along Route 101A in the City of Nashua; (ii) the funding of one or more reserve funds for debt service, capitalized interest or working capital costs, if needed; and (iii) the payment of certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The Facility will be owned, operated and/or used by the Borrower or another wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent or the Borrower.

- #007 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Finance to transfer $15,000 between various classes to continue to meet the State's transportation demands. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #008 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Finance to accept and expend fuel sales revenue in Fuel Distribution in the amount of $1,215,304. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Agency Income. (2) Authorize to accept and expend municipal fuel sales revenue in Municipal Fuel in the amount of $2,741,676. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #009 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Finance to transfer $1,289,167 from the Highway Surplus Account to fund fuel purchases. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #010 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., Auburn, NH, for an amount not to exceed $837,740.52, for intersection improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #011 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to purchase seven Loader Backhoes from Milton Cat, in the amount of $1,021,300. These are utilized for the daily operations of maintaining and repairing the state roadways during summer and winter maintenance, including snow and ice removal operations, on state highways and interstates. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Highway Funds

- #012 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell 0.93 acres +/- of State-owned land with improvements thereon, located on the southerly side of Thornton Road West, having a physical address of 53 Thornton Road West in the Town of Merrimack, County of Hillsborough. The sale will be directly to Megan and Stephen Follansbee, who have agreed to purchase the property at fair market value for $580,000. The Department will assess an administrative fee of $1,100. Effective upon G&C approval. The improved land will be conveyed without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities, and applicable local and State laws will govern such activities.

- #013 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell a parcel of State-owned land directly to Nawas Azam, for $99,000, with the Department assessing an administrative fee of $1,100 for a total of $100,100 due at closing. The parcel consisting of 1.55 ± acres of unimproved land is located on the southeasterly side of NH Route 106 in the Town of Belmont, County of Belknap, and is identified as Tax Map 122, Lot 60. (2) Further authorize to compensate NAI Norward Group from the proceeds of the sale, a 6 percent commission fee of $5,940 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval. The unimproved land will be conveyed without explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities, and applicable local and State laws will regulate such.

- #014 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way, to pay property owners $69,204 as documented in the Contemplated Awards list, for amounts exceeding $5,000 for the period from March 20, 2026, through April 8, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval.

- #015 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to enter into a contract based on a single hourly rate bid with Yates Electric Service, Inc., Durham, NH in the amount of $180,000 to provide all labor, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform Electrical Services for Lift Bridges and Bridge Maintenance, for the State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation for work that includes maintenance, repairs, and system upgrades to electrical systems for the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, the Memorial Bridge, Hampton River Bridge, Piscataqua River Bridge and Various Bridges statewide. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2029. 69% Highway Funds and 31% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #016 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to enter into a contract based on a single hourly rate bid with Northeast Integration, LLC, North Hampton, NH in the amount of $75,000 to provide all labor, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform programmable logic controller services, for the State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation for work that includes maintenance, repairs, and system upgrades to control systems for the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, the Memorial Bridge, and Various Bridges statewide. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2029. 69% Highway Funds, 31% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #017 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance to enter into an agreement totaling $120,000 with the Town of Westmoreland, NH to provide funding and services under the Local Public Agency (LPA) State Bridge Aid program through NHDOT’s Direct Managed LPA process. Effective upon G&C approval, through June 30, 2027 unless extended by the Department in accordance with standard specifications. 100% Other Funds (SB367 Funds)

- #018 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an Agreement with WSP USA, Inc., Merrimack, NH, for an amount not to exceed $2,201,358.23, for final design and associated environmental services to continue with the Preliminary Design Consultant for Final Design Services in the Town of Hooksett, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2031. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #019 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an Agreement with Hardesty & Hanover, LLC, Bedford, NH, for an amount not to exceed $1,286,129.88, for preliminary design efforts for rehabilitation or replacement of the existing bridges carrying NH3A over the Newfound River (Br. Nos. 100/082 and 109/061). Effective upon G&C approval through November 17, 2028. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #020 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with GMI Asphalt, LLC, Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $3,678,440.65 for resurfacing of various Tier 3 and 4 roadways throughout nine towns (Carroll, Beans Grant, Crawfords Purchase, Lisbon, Lyman, Whitefield, Jefferson, Lancaster and Northumberland) in District 1. Effective upon G&C approval through September 25, 2026, unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #021 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Stephens-Marquis Associates, Inc., Merrimack, NH on the basis of a low bid of $860,079 for fuel system replacement at Marlow Patrol Shed #403. (2) Further authorize that a contingency in the amount of $43,003.95 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2027, unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #022 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with GMI Asphalt, LLC, Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $2,742,649.21 for resurfacing of various Tier 3 and 4 roadways throughout eleven towns (Haverhill, Benton, Bath, Monroe, Franklin, New London, Landaff, Easton, Bradford, Sutton and Goshen) in District 2. Effective upon G&C approval through September 25, 2026 unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #023 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries, Inc., Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,972,733.88 for resurfacing of four sections of various Tier 2 and 3 roadways throughout five towns (Ossipee, Tamworth, Alton, Campton and Thornton) in District 3. (2) Further authorize that a contingency in the amount of $147,955.04 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 25, 2026, unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #024 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with K5 Corporation, Rockland, MA, on the basis of a low bid of $399,562 for maintenance of select stenciled and transverse line pavement at specific locations on state-maintained roads at intersections, along corridors and at select railroad grade crossings. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $19,978.10 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 16, 2026, unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #025 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Monoko, LLC, Tarpon Springs, FL, on the basis of a low bid of $6,218,019 for painting of steel beam bridges carrying Post Road and the Exit 2 ramp over I-95 in North Hampton and Ocean Road over I-95 in Greenland, NH. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $310,900.95 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 24, 2027, unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Turnpike Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #026 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Annseal, Inc., Johnson City, NY, on the basis of a low bid of $598,302.80 for 33.3 miles of crack sealing on nine section in seventeen towns (Dublin, Peterborough, Franklin, Ossipee, Newmarket, Durham, Tamworth, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Madbury, Dover, Windham, Hampton, North Hampton, Rye and Portsmouth) in Districts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. (2) Further authorize that a contingency in the amount of $59,830.28 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 25, 2026, unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #027 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Neil H. Daniels, Inc, Ascutney, VT on the basis of a low bid of $2,988,632 for reconstruction of NH 123A adjacent to the Cold River and Vilas Pool Dam to repair damage resulting from a 2021 storm events. (2) Further authorize that a contingency in the amount of $298,863.20 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through November 20, 2026, unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #028 | Department Of Transportation | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into a sole source agreement with Bonnette, Page & Stone Corporation, Laconia, NH, for repairs to a NHDOT shed, in the amount of $71,954. (2) Further authorize that a contingency in the amount of $7,195 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may arise during the repairs. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2026. 52.9% Highway Funds, 47.1% Private Local For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #029 | Department Of Information Technology | Consent Calendar | Authorize, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of General Counsel, to enter into a sole source purchase agreement directly with EverLaw Inc., Oakland, CA in the amount of $246,000 to procure a GovCloud software subscription. Effective upon G&C approvals through June 30, 2027. 100% Other Funds

- #030 | Department Of Information Technology | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive software maintenance renewal with New West Technologies Inc., Portland, OR in the amount of $31,250 for support and maintenance of GeniusPay (PayFusion365 Global Enhancement Plan) for the NH Liquor Commission. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of November 5, 2025 through November 4, 2026. 100% Other Funds (Inter-Agency Transfers)

- #030A | Department Of Information Technology | Consent Calendar | Authorize to establish a salary of $124,187 Salary Grade GG, Step 7 for Ms. Carol Wiater, Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications, Department of Information Technology. Effective June 26 2026, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.

- #031 | Treasury | Consent Calendar | Authorize to accept and place on file the quarterly report of the NH State Treasury for the period ended March 31, 2026.

- #032 | Treasury | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Audit Services US, LLC, New York, NY, for a contingent fee not to exceed 10.25% of the gross amount identified and remitted to the state from audits/examinations of the records of any holder or person to determine compliance with RSA Chapter 471-C, Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031. 100% Other Funds (Abandoned Property Funds) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #033 | Treasury | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Kelmar Associates, LLC, Middleton, MA, for a contingent fee not to exceed 10.25% of the gross amount identified and remitted to the state from audits/examinations of the records of any holder or person to determine compliance with RSA Chapter 471-C, Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031. 100% Other Funds (Abandoned Property Funds) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #034 | Treasury | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Specialty Audit Services, LLC, Narbeth, PA, for a contingent fee not to exceed 10.25% of the gross amount identified and remitted to the state from audits/examinations of the records of any holder or person to determine compliance with RSA Chapter 471-C, Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031. 100% Other Funds (Abandoned Property Funds) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #035 | Department Of Revenue Administration | Consent Calendar | Authorize to accept and expend monies collected from the Town of Colebrook, NH in the amount of $8,842 for reassessment work completed by the DRA. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #036 | Department Of Revenue Administration | Consent Calendar | Authorize to place Thomas Halecky at Step 6 of unclassified salary grade CC, earning $91,864.00 annually, for the position of Multi-Entity Tax Auditor. 100% General Funds

- #037 | Department Of Military Affairs & Veterans Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise its final contract renewal option with Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycz Architects, P.C., Burlington, VT (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #103, archived document), for professional architectural services for the planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department by increasing the price limitation by $500,000 from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective July 1, 2026, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #038 | Department Of Military Affairs & Veterans Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise its final contract renewal option with Oak Point Associates, P.A., Biddeford, ME (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #102, archived document), for professional architectural services for the planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department by increasing the price limitation by $500,000 from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective July 1, 2026, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #039 | Department Of Military Affairs & Veterans Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise its final contract renewal option with The H.L. Turner Group Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #101, archived document), for professional architectural services for the planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department by increasing the price limitation by $500,000 from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective July 1, 2026, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #040 | Department Of Military Affairs & Veterans Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise its final contract renewal option with Stone River Architects PLLC, Bedford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #104, archived document), for professional architectural services for the planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department by increasing the price limitation by $500,000 from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective July 1, 2026, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #041 | Department Of Military Affairs & Veterans Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise its final contract renewal option with Tighe & Bond Inc., Portsmouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #105, archived document), for professional civil engineering, environmental, and master planning services for the planning and design of various projects as necessary and required by the Department by increasing the price limitation by $500,000 from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective July 1, 2026, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #042 | Department Of Military Affairs & Veterans Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Securitas Security Services, USA, Inc., Manchester, NH, for security services at the State Military Reservation in Concord, NH in the amount of $1,946,184. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $38,923 for unanticipated expenses bringing the contract total to $1,985,107. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with the option of two one-year renewals. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #042A | Department Of Military Affairs & Veterans Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize, pursuant to RSA 4:29, to purchase from Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy, Manchester, NH, in exchange for the total amount of $26,000, plus reasonable, necessary, and customary closing and transfer costs, pursuant to the terms of a certain Purchase and Sale Agreement submitted herewith to be effective upon G&C approval, an unimproved parcel of land in Pembroke situated along the east side of the Soucook River with no established access thereto having an area of approximately 10.4 acres (Pembroke Tax Map 632, Lot 11, Unit 2), which parcel of land abuts other land of the State managed by DMAVS, said abutting land being more commonly known as the New Hampshire Army National Guard Edward Cross Training Complex located on Riverwood Drive in Pembroke, NH. The land will be conveyed without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Fishing will be permitted on the land. Hunting [and trapping] are permitted only on a case-by-case basis when military training is not ongoing. In addition to fishing, non-motorized access for the following recreational activities will be permitted on the land: trail running, wildlife viewing, hiking, and snowshoeing. Applicable department of military affairs and veterans services regulations, local, and state laws will govern such activities on the land. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #043 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food | Consent Calendar | Authorize to retroactively amend a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of New Hampshire Office of Sponsored Research (originally approved by G&C on 5/21/25, item #42, archived document), for the 2025 IPM Program for Fruit and Vegetable Crops On-Farm Monitoring by extending the completion date from March 31, 2026 to September 30,2026, with no change to price limitation of $78,984. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds (Integrated Pest Management)

- #044 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food | Consent Calendar | Authorize the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant agreement with the Merrimack County Conservation District, Concord, NH, in the amount of $23,350 for the Sustainable Creation of New Agricultural Land Using Brush Mower project in the Town of Epsom, Merrimack County. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income)

- #045 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food | Consent Calendar | Authorize the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant agreement with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways, Union, NH, in the amount of $12,250 for the Lang Conservation Easement project in the Town of Wolfeboro, Carroll County. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028. The Lang property will be open to hunting and fishing. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #046 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food | Consent Calendar | Authorize the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant agreement with Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire, Epping, NH, in the amount of $32,250 for the Harry Arkelyan Forest (Lydon) project in the Town of Nottingham, Rockingham County. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028. The Harry Arkelyan Forest (Lydon) property will be open to hunting and fishing. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #047 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food | Consent Calendar | Authorize the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant agreement with Monadnock Conservancy, Keene, NH, in the amount of $27,250 for the Hillside Spring Farm project in the Town of Westmoreland, Cheshire County. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028. The Hillside Spring Farm conservation easement terms do not prohibit hunting and fishing on the protected property. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #048 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Pesticide Control to grant funds and enter into a grant agreement, in the amount of $24,221, with the New Hampshire Fruit Growers Association, Plainfield, NH, for the production of educational sprayer calibration videos and to assist in the promotion of Integrated Pest Management practices in New Hampshire. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #049 | Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food | Consent Calendar | Authorize the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant agreement with the Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc. d/b/a Connecticut River Conservancy, Greenfield, MA, in the amount of $34,788 for the Wild Ammo Dam Removal project in the Town of Landaff, Grafton County. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #050 | Department Of Employment Security | Consent Calendar | Authorize to continue one full-time temporary Unemployment Insurance Project Manager position, SOC 13-1190-7, Pay Band 8. Effective upon G&C approval or May 30, 2026, whichever is later, through May 29, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

- #051 | Department Of Corrections | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise the option to renew the existing sole source contract with the Office of Public Guardian, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/31/23, item #68, archived document) for the provision of Guardianship Services in the amount of $454,101.90, from $382,566.80 to $836,668.70. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. 100% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #052 | Department Of Corrections | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise the option to renew the existing sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc., Berlin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/31/23, item #69, archived document) for the provision of Guardianship Services in the amount of $19,728.00, from $19,728 to $39,456. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. 100% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #053 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 8/27/25, item #27, archived document) by reallocating $61,731 to create a class 085 Interagency Transfers of Federal Funds, to provide the Department of Administrative Services with funding to support projects to reduce energy consumption and costs in state buildings with funds from the United States Department of Energy, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, and amend the expiration date from June 30, 2027 to April 30, 2027. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #054 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $61,731 to support projects to reduce energy consumption and costs in state buildings. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2026. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon approval of item #53 above.

- #055 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with GDS Associates, Inc., Bedford, NH, in an amount not to exceed $45,000 to conduct technical monitoring of projects funded under the Department’s School Energy Efficiency Development Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #056 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Christensen Associates Energy Consulting, LLC, Madison, WI, for $259,502 to provide utility technical consulting services from a qualified consultant in cost of service and rate design. Effective upon G&C approval through May 20, 2029, with the option to renew for up to three additional years. 100% Other (Special Utility Assessment) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #057 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Weare, NH, for an amount not to exceed $113,278, to provide funding assistance to aid in the installation of solar systems for subgrantees of the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

- #058 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Exeter Associates, Inc., Columbia, MD, for $450,000, to provide ongoing engineering analysis and advice regarding gas distribution system engineering and planning. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2029. 100% Other (Special Utility Special Assessment) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #059 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing contract by executing an available two-year contract extension with ICF Resources, L.L.C., Reston, VA (originally approved by G&C on 12/20/23, item #82, archived document), to continue a market campaign, pursuant to RSA 374-F:3 Vl-a (b), to increase awareness, understanding, and benefits of energy efficiency among New Hampshire energy consumers and direct them to available programs, by extending the end date from November 30, 2025 to December 31, 2027 and increasing the price limitation by $830,000 from $667,165 to $1,497,165. Effective retroactive to December 1, 2025 upon G&C approval through December 31, 2027. 100% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #060 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., Concord, NH, in the amount of $345,000 to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, with Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program fund. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #061 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with Ashland School District, Ashland, NH, for the implementation of energy efficiency projects and upgrades in the amount of $80,000 through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the State Energy Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

- #062 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, in the amount of $272,000 to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, with Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program fund. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #063 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with Berlin Public Schools, Berlin, NH, for the implementation of energy efficiency projects and upgrades in the amount of $150,000 through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the State Energy Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

- #064 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, in the amount of $245,000 to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, with Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program fund. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #065 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with Colebrook School District, Colebrook, NH, for the implementation of energy efficiency projects and upgrades in the amount of $150,000 through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the State Energy Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

- #066 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with Lincoln Woodstock Coop SC, Lincoln, NH, for the implementation of energy efficiency projects and upgrades in the amount of $70,605 through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the State Energy Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

- #067 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. d/b/a Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $423,000 to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, with Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program fund. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #068 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc., Berlin, NH, in the amount of $315,000 to supplement the Agency’s Weatherization Assistance Program, with Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program fund. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #069 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with Warren School District, Warren, NH, for the implementation of energy efficiency projects and upgrades in the amount of $82,000 through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the State Energy Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds New Hampshire Banking Department

- #070 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $321,000. (2) Further authorize the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated May 15, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Other Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026 Governor's Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery

- #071 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to accept and expend $1,755,958 in American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds for the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority to use for affordable housing purposes throughout the State, via the Affordable Housing Fund. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026. Fish and Game Department

- #072 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source grant agreement with the Town of Nottingham, NH in the amount of $910,000 to implement the Reservation Road Restoration Project. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2029. 100% Other Funds

- #073 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source grant agreement with the Town of Newmarket, NH in the amount of $1,015,000 to implement the Ash Swamp Road Restoration Project. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2029. 100% Other Funds

- #074 | Department Of Energy | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Joe Brigham, Inc., Pembroke, NH, in the amount of $31,500 to carry out aerial stocking and water sample collection (acid rain analysis) of remote, high altitude trout ponds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 75% Federal Funds, 25% Fish and Game Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #075 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to accept and expend a grant from the National Park Service in the amount of $141,271 for capacity building within the Division and funding one current Section 106, Review and Compliance position. Effective G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #076 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $22,275 for the purpose of development and maintenance of state-owned recreational trails. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Other (Private Donations)

- #077 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend Homeland Security Grant Funds in the amount of $9,600 from the New Hampshire Department of Safety (NHDOS) to be used for funding of northern border law enforcement patrols in accordance with the terms of the portion of the grant known as Operation Stonegarden as managed by NHDOS. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

- #078 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize to retroactively amend an existing grant agreement for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund – State and Local Assistance Program sub-grant with the City of Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/30/24, item #108, archived document), by extending the completion date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026, with no change to the grant limitation of $275,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2026. The sub-grantee will receive funding without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Upon approval and execution of the requested amendment applicable federal, local and state laws will regulate such activities. 100% Federal Funds

- #079 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize retroactively amend an existing grant agreement for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund – State and Local Assistance Program sub-grant with the City of Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/7/22, item #56, archived document), by extending the completion date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026, with no change to the grant limitation of $400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2026. The sub-grantee will receive funding without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Upon approval and execution of the requested amendment applicable federal, local and state laws will regulate such activities. 100% Federal Funds

- #080 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize to retroactively amend an existing grant agreement for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund – State and Local Assistance Program sub-grant with the Town of Antrim, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/7/22, item #52, archived document), by extending the completion date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026, with no change to the grant limitation of $165,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2026. The sub-grantee will receive funding without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Upon approval and execution of the requested amendment applicable federal, local and state laws will regulate such activities. 100% Federal Funds

- #081 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize to retroactively amend an existing grant agreement for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund – State and Local Assistance Program sub-grant with the Town of Gorham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/7/22, item #54, archived document), by extending the completion date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026, with no change to the grant limitation of $83,880. Effective upon G&C approval from September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The sub-grantee will receive funding without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Upon approval and execution of the requested amendment applicable federal, local and state laws will regulate such activities. 100% Federal Funds

- #082 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize to retroactively amend an existing grant agreement for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund – State and Local Assistance Program sub-grant with the Town of Goshen, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/7/22, item #55, archived document), by extending the completion date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026, with no change to the grant limitation of $74,614. Effective upon G&C approval from September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The sub-grantee will receive funding without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Upon approval and execution of the requested amendment applicable federal, local and state laws will regulate such activities. 100% Federal Funds

- #083 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands, Natural Heritage Bureau to budget and expend prior-year carry forward funds from the Natural Heritage Bureau account in the amount of $69,000 for the purpose of supporting two existing full-time employees within the Natural Heritage Bureau and establish a new appropriation class. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income)

- #084 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to retroactively amend a grant with the Cotton Valley Rail Trail Committee, Inc (originally approved by G&C on 6/4/25, item #56, archived document), for the Repairs to the Cotton Valley Rail Trail in Wolfeboro, Brookfield and Wakefield, NH to extend the completion date from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026, with no change to the price limitation of $62,008. Effective upon G&C approval. The requested extension will be granted without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing or other recreational activities. 100% Federal Funds

- #085 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to retroactively amend a grant with The Nature Conservancy (originally approved by G&C on 6/4/25, item #56, archived document), for the Black Cap Trail repairs in North Conway, NH to extend the completion date from December 31, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with no change to the price limitation of $75,174.69. Effective upon G&C approval. The requested extension will be granted without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing or other recreational activities. 100% Federal Funds

- #086 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize to continue one full-time temporary 43-4050 CUSTOMER SVC REPS-3, Position #8T3175, SOC 43, Pay Band 4. Effective upon G&C approval for the period June 9, 2026, through June 9, 2027.

- #087 | Department Of Natural & Cultural Resources | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to retroactively amend a grant with the City of Claremont, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/4/25, item #56, archived document), for the Sugar River Rail Trail Trestle Bridge Renovations in Claremont, NH to extend the completion date from December 31, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with no change to the price limitation of $30,318.10. Effective upon G&C approval. The requested extension will be granted without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding hunting, fishing or other recreational activities. 100% Federal Funds

- #088 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to accept and expend funds in the amount of $67,126 from New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Great Bay 2030 funds to develop a stream crossing program at NHDES. (2) Further authorize NHDES to establish one additional full time temporary position to serve as a Stream Crossing Coordinator. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Other Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #089 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with each of the Town of Alton and Town of Meredith, for a total of $49,115 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies as detailed in the letter dated April 18, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds

- #090 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Meredith and Town of Ossipee, for a total of $61,137.50 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies as detailed in the letter dated April 18, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds

- #091 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with each of the entities as detailed in the letter dated April 18, 2026, for a total of $43,950 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies listed in the letter. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Records Balch Lake Namaske Lake Lake Winnisquam

- #092 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Monomonac Lake Property Owner’s Association, Inc., Rindge, NH for a total of $5,120 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in Lake Monomonac in Rindge. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #093 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with each of the entities as detailed in the letter dated April 18, 2026, for a total of $92,441.94 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies listed in the letter. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Records Big Island Pond Long Pond Milton Three Ponds

- #094 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with each of the entities as detailed in the letter dated April 1, 2026, for a total of $98,182.50 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies listed in the letter. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds

- #095 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with each of the entities as detailed in the letter dated April 18, 2026, for a total of $32,240 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies listed in the letter. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Records Angle Pond Baptist Pond

- #096 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with each of the entities as detailed in the letter dated April 23, 2026, for a total of $75,957.50 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies listed in the letter. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record Swains Lake

- #097 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with each of the entities as detailed in the letter dated April 18, 2026, for a total of $50,205 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies listed in the letter. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds

- #098 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with each of the entities as detailed in the letter dated April 21, 2026, for a total of $116,672.50 to fund exotic aquatic plant control activities in the waterbodies listed in the letter. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Records Chance Pond Pawtuckaway Lake Powwow Pond

- #099 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Approve Laurie Latchaw’s request to perform the following work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton pursuant to NH Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Bureau permit #2025-01014, and in accordance with RSA 482-A:3. No comments were submitted by the Alton Conservation Commission regarding the project as proposed.

- #100 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Approve Douglas and Raeleen Lamson’s request to perform the following work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton pursuant to NH Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Bureau permit #2025-02993, and in accordance with RSA 482-A:3. No comments were submitted by the Alton Conservation Commission regarding the project as proposed.

- #101 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Approve Squam Lake Association's request to perform the following work on Squam Lake in Holderness pursuant to NH Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Bureau permit #2025-03014, and in accordance with RSA 482-A:3. Comments submitted by the Holderness Conservation Commission, stating their approval of the project, are included in the enclosed documents.

- #102 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Approve Vinga Court Condo Association’s request to perform the following work on Squam Lake in Holderness pursuant to NH Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Bureau permit #2025-00907, and in accordance with RSA 482-A:3. No comments were submitted by the Holderness Conservation Commission regarding the project as proposed.

- #103 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into an agreement with Northeast Earth Mechanics, LLC, Pittsfield, NH totaling $86,617 for v-notch weirs and slide gate valve retrofits at the WRBP Wastewater Treatment Plant in Franklin, NH. (2) Further authorize to establish a contingency amount of $8,661.70 to cover unforeseen costs that may be incurred during the contract period. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% WRBP Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #104 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize a loan agreement with the Town of Woodstock, NH in the amount not to exceed $800,000 to finance water system improvements under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and N.H. Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 1100 et seq. Effective upon G&C approval. 87% Federal Funds, 13% General Funds

- #105 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Approve Stephen D. Gaimari’s request to transfer, and to grant a five-year permit time extension for Wetland Bureau permit #2021 00790 to perform the following work on the Cocheco River in Dover (originally approved by G&C on 10/13/21, item #72M), in accordance with RSA 482 A:3, XIV a. This permit was originally issued to the Marie V. Hebert Revocable Trust. Comments submitted by the Dover Conservation Commission, stating their approval of the project as proposed, are included in the letter dated April 23, 2026.

- #106 | Department Of Environmental Services | Consent Calendar | Approve Rebecca J. Burbank 2014 Trust’s request to amend Wetland Bureau permit #2024-01150, to remove five fender piles and bumper boards, rebuild the 27 foot long Western breakwater with a reduction in slope and footprint, construct a 4 foot x 30 foot piling pier and install a seasonal boatlift along Lake Winnipesaukee on Treasure Island in Alton, NH in addition to the project (originally approved by G&C on 10/30/24, item #91, archived document). No comments were submitted by the Alton Conservation Commission regarding the project as proposed.

- #106A | Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source agreement with the Connecticut River Joint Commissions Inc., Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $60,000 to provide administration, management, and program assistance for the CRVRC. Effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, upon G&C approval. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #107 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $806,000, in and among accounts and classes, to allow the Department to meet Match/Maintenance of Effort requirements associated with the federal Vocational Rehabilitation Grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #108 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with College Board, New York, NY, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to administer Advanced Placement® exams in order to assist income-eligible high school students to participate in the Advanced Placement® program with test fee reductions. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for four one-year terms. 100% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #109 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Community & School Partners, LLC, Portsmouth, NH, in an amount not to exceed $535,024 to support the implementation of the State and Federal Assessment System, the State and Federal Accountability System, and related data collections and reporting platforms. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2031, with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #110 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Learner Support, Bureau of Special Education to amend a sole source existing contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, Boston, MA (originally approved by G&C on 6/30/21, item #152, archived document), by increasing the price limitation by $1,150,941 from $3,151,542.08 to $4,302,483.08 and extending the end date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028 to provide continued access to the New Hampshire Special Education Information System. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #111 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise the one renewal option to an existing contract with Plodzik & Sanderson Professional Association, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/25/25, item #154, archived document), by increasing the price limitation by $222,500 from $44,500 to $267,000 and extending the end date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027 to serve as a consultant to revise and update New Hampshire’s Accounting Handbook and the account code classification system, last published in 1999. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #112 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize to exercise the first of three renewal options with RWS Technology, LLC, Gilford, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5/4/22, item #85, archived document) by increasing the price limitation by $89,300 from $407,725 to $497,025 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027, to assist with the enhancement, implementation, and ongoing support of a web-based financial reporting system. Effective upon G&C approval. 75% General Funds, 25% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #113 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to exercise the first of two renewal options to an existing sole source contract with SaraWorks, LLC, Coeur D’Alene, ID (originally approved by G&C on 6/25/25, item #156, archived document), by increasing the price limitation by $115,304.04 from $115,304 to $230,608.04, and extending the end date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027 to continue the use of the Semi-Autonomous Research Assistant as a software solution to better serve clients and assist staff with the administrative burden of client communication. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #114 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Learner Support, Office of Adult Education to enter into an amendment to an existing sole source contract with Holy Cross Family Learning Center, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #62, archived document) by increasing the price limitation by $20,541.06 from $275,549.06 to $296,090.12 to continue providing adult education and literacy programs as defined under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #115 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Learner Support, Office of Adult Education to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with Southern New Hampshire Services, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #231, archived document) by increasing the price limitation by $29,569.03 from $571,311.60 to $600,880.63 and by extending the end date from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026 to continue to provide adult education and literacy programs as defined under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #116 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Learner Support, Office of Adult Education to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Nashua Adult Learning Center, Inc, Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/14/23, item #136, archived document) by increasing the price limitation by $202,338.25 from $1,835,895.83 to $2,038,234.08 and extending the end date from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026 to continue to providing adult education and literacy programs as defined under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #117 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Career Development to exercise the second of two renewal options of a sole source contract renewal with Xello, Inc, Toronto, Canada (originally approved by G&C on 8/30/24, item #82, archived document) to provide an online career assessment and exploration platform to New Hampshire Students, by increasing the price limitation by $250,000, from $500,000 to $750,000 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% Federal Funds, 50% Private Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #118 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Learner Support to enter into a sole source amendment with Alma Technologies, Inc., Portland, OR (originally approved by G&C on 6/15/22, item #128, archived document) by increasing the price limitation by $575,000 from $6,619,900 to $7,194,900 and extending the end date from December 8, 2026 to June 30, 2027, to continue to fund the iNHDEX IEP licensing fee for school year 2026-2027 as part of the development of the special education student information system. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #119 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Credentialing to enter into a contract with Demonstrated Success, LLC, Portsmouth, NH in an amount not to exceed $825,000 to provide software upgrades, ongoing maintenance, and support to the Educator Information System. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2029. 100% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #120 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Learner Support, Office of Adult Education to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with Second Start, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #230, archived document) by increasing the price limitation by $3,545.85 from $804,363.77 to $807,909.62 and by extending the end date from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026 to continue to provide adult education and literacy programs as defined under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #121 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize enter into a sole source contract, with RWS Technology, LLC, Gilford, NH, in the amount of $640,000 to support the Grants Management and Food and Nutrition Systems used to administer and manage grants, applications, claims, reporting and compliance activities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period. 99% Federal Funds, 1% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record Police Standards & Training Council

- #122 | Department Of Education | Consent Calendar | Authorize to retroactively accept and expend funds in the amount of $300,000 from the Department of Justice for the purpose of supporting an existing temporary part-time statewide accreditation program manager and to continue to support the statewide program for law enforcement accreditation. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #123 | Department Of Safety | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, pursuant to RSA 9:16-c, to transfer $7,605,900 of Public Assistance Grant Program funds among classes within an accounting unit for better use of appropriated federal funds. Effective G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #124 | Department Of Safety | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, pursuant to RSA 14:30-a, VI, to accept and expend Homeland Security Grant Program funds from the Office of the Commissioner in an amount not to exceed $268,989 to enhance community preparedness and resilience in the State of New Hampshire. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2026. 100% Intra Agency Transfers. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #125 | Department Of Safety | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Fire Standards, Training and Emergency Medical Services, pursuant to RSA 9:16-a, to transfer $65,000 of Homeland Security Training Grant funds among classes within an accounting unit for better use of appropriated federal funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

- #126 | Department Of Safety | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend an existing grant agreement to the Town of Tuftonboro, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7/30/25, item #95, archived document) to improve drainage conditions on Sodom Road by extending the completion date from April 2, 2026 to April 2, 2027, with no change to the price limitation of $631,607.70. Effective upon G&C approval for the period April 2, 2026 through April 2, 2027. This is a no-cost extension. 100% Federal Funds

- #127 | Department Of Safety | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with New England Vehicle Outfitters, LLC, Newington, NH, in the amount of $235,500 to provide calibration, certification, and repair services for Kustom Radar, LIDAR, Stalker Radar, and tuning forks. Effective upon G&C approval for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. 3.25% Revolving Funds, 32.90% General Funds, 39.66% Highway Funds, 24.19% Turnpike Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #128 | Department Of Justice | Consent Calendar | Authorize to grant a salary increase to Alexander Kellermann, Assistant Attorney General, in the amount of $5,500 from a salary of $103,680 to a salary of $109,180. Effective upon G & C approval, or May 20, 2026, whichever is later. 100% General Funds

- #129 | Department Of Justice | Consent Calendar | Authorize to amend an existing subgrant with the New Hampshire Judicial Branch, by and through the Administrative Office of the Courts, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/17/25, item #98, archived document), for the Violence Against Women Act program, by increasing the price limitation amount by $22,022 from $58,722 to $80,744, with no change to the completion date of December 31, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

- #130 | Department Of Justice | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into subgrants with the subrecipients as detailed in the letter dated April 23, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $839,562 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Victims of Crime Act Grant for the purpose of providing services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval or July 1, 2026, whichever is later, through September 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Records CASA of NH, Inc

- #131 | Department Of Justice | Consent Calendar | Authorize to appoint Jackson D. Place as an Attorney at a salary level of $88,000. Effective upon G&C approval, or May 29, 2026, whichever is later. 100% General Funds

- #132 | Department Of Justice | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into subgrants with The Child Advocacy Center of Carroll County, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Granite State Children's Alliance, and New Hampshire Legal Assistance, in an amount not to exceed $2,291,643 for the purpose of providing services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval or July 1, 2026, whichever is later, through September 30, 2027. 100% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Records The Child Advocacy Center of Carroll County Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital The Granite State Children's Alliance New Hampshire Legal Assistance

- #133 | Office Of The Commissioner | Consent Calendar | Authorize to place Marc Gouthro at Step 6 for the position of Supervising Staff Attorney, Division for Children, Youth and Families, unclassified salary grade EE, earning $102,482. Effective May 29, 2026, upon G&C approval. Attorney Gouthro is currently at salary grade DD, Step 6, earning $96,735. If he were to remain in this position, his next increment would place him at DD, Step 7, earning $101,490, which would make this new position at salary grade EE, Step 6 a $992 increase. 36.8% Federal Funds, 63.2% General Funds

- #134 | Office Of The Commissioner | Consent Calendar | Authorize to place Dennis Kurdek at Step 4 for Supervising Regional Attorney, Division for Children Youth, and Families, Office of Legal and Regulatory Services within the Department of Health and Human Services, unclassified salary grade FF, Step 4, earning $98,807. Effective May 29, 2026, upon G&C approval. Attorney Kurdek is currently at salary grade DD, Step 5, earning $91,980. If he were to remain in this position, his next increment would place him at DD, Step 6, earning $96,735, which would make this new position at salary grade FF, Step 4 a $2072 increase. 23% Federal Funds, 77% General Funds

- #135 | Office Of The Commissioner | Consent Calendar | NOT USED

- #136 | Office Of The Commissioner | Consent Calendar | Authorize to place Scott Whitaker at Step 5 for Staff Attorney, Division for Children Youth, and Families, Office of Legal and Regulatory Services within the Department of Health and Human Services, unclassified salary grade DD, earning $91,980. Effective July 10, 2026, upon G&C approval. The request to place Attorney Whitaker in an unclassified salary grade DD, at step 5 is commensurate with his current compensation at the Coos County Attorney’s office and his extensive litigation skills. 23% Federal Funds, 77% General Funds

- #137 | Office Of The Commissioner | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source cooperative project agreement with University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, in the amount of $88,900 to conduct a federally-required Market Rate Survey and Narrow Cost Analysis of licensed child care providers in New Hampshire. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #138 | Division For Behavioral Health | Consent Calendar | Authorize to amend existing contracts with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated April 22, 2026, which were originally competitively bid (originally approved by G&C on 6/29/22, item #26, archived document), to continue to operate Peer Support Agencies to provide peer support to individuals 18 years of age or older who self-identify as a current or former recipient of mental health services, or who are at a significant risk of becoming a recipient of mental health services, by exercising a contract renewal option by extending the completion dates from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028 and increasing the total price limitation by $7,586,542 from $15,423,084 to $23,009,626. Effective July 1, 2026, upon G&C approval. 40% Federal Funds, 60% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Records Connections Peer Support Center H.E.A.R.T.S Peer Support Center of Greater Nashua Region VI Infinity Peer Support Cooperative Lakes Region Consumer Advisory Board Monadnock Area Peer Support Agency On The Road to Recovery, Inc. North Country Peer Support Center The Stepping Stone Drop-in Center Association

- #139 | Division For Behavioral Health | Consent Calendar | Authorize, on behalf of the Governor’s Commission on Addiction, Treatment, and Prevention to amend an existing Memorandum of Understanding with the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C 6/12/24, item #20, archived document), for the continued provision of surveillance and related activities to prevent youth access to, and use of, tobacco and alcohol products by exercising a renewal option, by increasing the price limitation by $143,000 from $286,000 to $429,000 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective July 1, 2026, upon G&C approval. 35% Federal Funds, 61.5% General Funds, 3.5% Other Funds

- #140 | Division For Behavioral Health | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Northern Human Services, North Conway, NH in the amount of $299,988, to support the statewide expansion of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention and treatment workforce that supports children, from birth to age six, who are experiencing or at risk of complex mental and behavioral health challenges, due to exposure to ACEs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to two years. 100% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #141 | Division For Behavioral Health | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into contracts with the Contractors as detailed in the letter dated April 21, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $691,317 to provide structured, interactive, skill-building, and educational Prevention Direct Services to support youth and young adults to prevent substance misuse. Effective July 1, 2026, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. 11.6% Federal Funds, 88.4% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Records New England Teen Institute North Country Education Services Agency The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, Inc

- #142 | Division Of Economic Stability | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Protech Solutions, Inc., Little Rock, AR, in the amount of $9,236,133 to provide continued maintenance and operations of the New England Child Support and Enforcement System. Effective July 1, 2026 upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. 66% Federal Funds, 34% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #143 | Division Of Long Term Supports And Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Partnership for Public Health, Inc., Laconia, NH, in the amount of $256,427 for outreach and education to NH hospitals and nursing home staff, individuals receiving long-term supports and services, and their families. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #144 | Division Of Long Term Supports And Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a contract with Keystone Peer Review Organization, LLC, McLean, VA, in the amount of $2,556,768 for the provision of Pre-Admission Screening Resident Review, Nursing Facility Level of Care, and Medical Eligibility Assessment services for individuals seeking admission to or currently residing in a Medicaid-certified nursing facility, or receiving services through the Choices for Independence 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for up to six additional years. 54% Federal Funds, 46% General Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #145 | Division Of Medicaid Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to accept and expend $7,000 from the New Hampshire Insurance Department, for costs associated with contracted services that were not budgeted for SFY 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Other Funds New Hampshire Hospital

- #146 | Division Of Medicaid Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to amend an existing contract, which was originally competitively bid, with Concord Hospital, Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12/22/21, item #22, archived document), to add funding for laboratory and pathology services for patients at New Hampshire Hospital, by increasing the price limitation by $85,000 from $1,511,450 to $1,596,450 with no change to the contract completion date of June 30, 2027. Effective upon G&C approval. 31% General Funds, 69% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #147 | Division Of Public Health | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Abacus Service Corporation, Southfield, MI (originally approved by G&C on 6/24/15, item #53, archived document), for the continued provision of operations and maintenance for the public DHHS Data Portal, by increasing the price limitation by $176,000 from $1,609,944 to $1,785,944 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028. Effective July 1, 2026 upon G&C approval. 50% Federal Funds, 50% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #148 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc, Redlands, CA (originally approved by G&C on 8/30/24, item #187, archived document), for software value added reseller solutions by increasing the price limitation by $4,500,000 from $10,000,000 to an amount up to and not to exceed $14,500,000, with no change to the contract completion date. Effective upon G&C approval through April 24, 2027. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #149 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a sole source agreement with the County of Grafton, North Haverhill, NH, for an amount not to exceed $707,160, for the two-year agreement. This agreement will provide courtroom, office space and storage comprised of 21,291 square feet for the Grafton County Superior Court and 2nd Circuit-Court District Division - Haverhill located at 3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. 100% Transfer Funds (transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies)

- #150 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D.L. King & Associates Inc., Merrimack, NH, for a total price not to exceed $2,062,000, for the Boiler Surge Deaerator Tank Replacements Project. Effective upon G&C approval through the completion, estimated to be August 31, 2027, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. 92.36% Capital Funds, 7.64% Revolving Funds. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $100,000 be approved for unanticipated site expenses. 100% Capital Funds. (3) Further authorize the amount of $40,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for project management and engineering services. 100% Capital Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #151 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., Omaha, NE (originally approved by G&C on 11/29/23, item #107, archived document), by increasing the price limitation by $223,350 for a total price not to exceed $7,456,350 for design and construction administration services for the ARPA Fish Hatchery Modernization in New Hampton, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through the completion of the construction administrative phase, estimated to be December 31, 2026, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #152 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Triple Construction LLC, Merrimack, NH, for a total price not to exceed $2,550,188, for APS Personal Duress System, CCTV and FA Upgrades Project. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $150,000 be approved for unanticipated site expenses. (3) Further authorize the amount of $70,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for project management and engineering services. Effective upon G&C approval through completion, estimated to be February 27, 2027, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. 73% General Funds, 27% Other Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #153 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the request of the Division of Personnel, for approval of reclassification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval. Each agency has certified that sufficient funds are available to support the position reclassifications.

- #154 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the request of the Division of Personnel, for a waiver of reclassification decisions, as detailed in the letter dated April 28, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. These three positions are being reclassified as a group because they are part of a specific project within the Department of Transportation. The agency has certified that there is no change in cost associated with the reclassifications.

- #155 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the request of the Division of Personnel, for reclassification of positions, as detailed in the letter dated April 22, 2026. Effective retroactively to the dates noted in the letter following approval by G&C. Each respective agency has certified that sufficient funds are available to support each position reclassification.

- #156 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a sole source four-year and eleven-day lease agreement with the Branch Brook Holdings, LLC, Candia, NH, in the amount of $685,048.86 for courtroom and office space comprised of 8,000 square feet for the 10th Circuit-District Division - Candia Courthouse, located at 110 Raymond Road, Candia, NH. Effective July 21, 2026, upon G&C approval through July 31, 2030. 100% Transfer from Other Agencies (transfer from AOC) For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #157 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to execute a sole source amendment to the current lease agreement with the County of Strafford Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/1/22, item #127, archived document), for approximately 36,652 square feet of courtroom and office space for the Strafford County Superior Court and 7th Circuit - Probate Division-Dover, located at 259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH. This amendment would extend the lease end date from June 30, 2026, to October 31, 2026. The lease payment will be $49,419.11 monthly, for a total increase not to exceed $197,676.44 for this four-month lease amendment, increasing the overall price limitation of the lease from $2,258,354.32 to $2,456,030.76. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026. 100% Transfer Funds (transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies)

- #158 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Risk and Benefits to enter into an Agreement with USI Insurance Services, LLC, Bedford, NH, in an amount not to exceed $17,012,691 for producer services and administration of the Property and Casualty Insurance Program. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, with the option to extend for up to an additional two-year period with approval from the G&C. 25% General Fund, 75% Transfers from Other Agencies For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #159 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter a contract Pro-Point Restoration LLC, Pittsfield, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,000,000 for masonry and repointing services in all New Hampshire counties. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2031, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #160 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter a contract Whitcraft Construction LLC, Concord, MA, for a total price not to exceed $1,000,000 for masonry and repointing services in all New Hampshire counties. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2031, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #161 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter a contract with Joseph Seluk dba Majestic Masonry, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,000,000 for masonry and repointing services in all New Hampshire counties. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2031, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #162 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Fidium Enterprise Services, LLC, Mattoon, IL in the amount of $3,500,000 for statewide carrier ethernet services. Effective upon G&C approval for the period June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, with the option to extend for up to an additional two years. For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record

- #163 | Department Of Administrative Services | Consent Calendar | Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for a total price not to exceed $8,205,400, for State House Annex Renovations Phase 2 Project. Effective upon G&C approval through the completion of construction administration services, estimated to be December 31, 2027, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $300,000 be approved for unanticipated site expenses. (3) Further authorize the amount of $260,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Construction, for project management and engineering services. 100% Capital Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record *

- #26 | Office Of The Commissioner | Tabled Item |, archived document), to add funding to expand statewide professional development services, which includes bolstering NH’s Quality Rating and Improvement system called Granite Steps for Quality, provide unlimited access to Pyramid Model Consortium e-Modules, and support inclusion of young children with special needs, by increasing the price limitation by $1,276,128 from $2,408,722 to $3,684,850 with no change to the contract completion date of June 30, 2028. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds For additional publicly-available information: see SOS's Business Record * CONFIRMATION TABLED The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stephen, voted to table the following confirmation: New Hampshire Veterans Home Board of Managers - RSA 119:2 (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Paul J. Lloyd, Concord Effective: Upon Confirmation Reappointment Term: March 1, 2030