Governor and Executive Council Agenda item PDF - 2026-03-04 - agenda 39

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2026-03-04

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Department Of Business And Economic Affairs

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Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-03-04

31mar 0 ^ 2026

B E A

New Hampihire Department of

BUSINESS AND

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

January 20, 2026

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Executive Council

State House

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

REQUESTED ACTION

Authorize the Department of Business and Economic Affairs (SEA), Division of Economic Development to

enter into a Sole Source amendment to an existing contract with ADG-Amett Development Group LLC

(VC#171299), Concord, NH to provide specialized capacity building support to communities aimed at

identifying potential projects and funding sources that will improve the economic opportunities in New

Hampshire's Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) communities, in compliance with a grant

awarded by the NBRC by increasing the price limitation by ^8,000 from $410,000 to $478,000 and

extending the completion date from March 31, 2026 to June 30, 2026 effective upon Governor and

Executive Council approval. The original contract was approved by Governor and Council on March 13,

2024, item #55.100% Federal Funds.

Funding is available in Caoacitv Grant as follows:

03-22-022-220510-26440000-102-500731, Contracts for Program Services

EXPLANATION

FY 2026

$68,000

This request seeks approval for a price increase exceeding 10% of the original price limitation without

exercising a renewal option; therefore, in accordance with MOP 150, it must be designated as a Sole

Source request

The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), a federal-state partnership for economic and

community development in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and New York, was created by federal

legislation in 2008. New Hampshire has willingly participated because this partnership provides access to

funds and opportunities that benefit the state and businesses in key regions and industries as the NBRC

provides federal funds for critical economic and community development projects for many of our rural

communities each year. The authorizing statute (40 U.S.C. Subtitle V) not only dictates what states shall

comprise the NBRC, it also determines what communities in New Hampshire can participate in NBRC

programming (seven counties).

The NBRC is an entity unlike other partnerships or programs in which the State participates. Federal

statue conscribes participants, operations, and costs. As part of NBRC programming, BEA lead award

rounds, hosts workshops and webinars, conducts significant outreach, advocates for, and works with

awardees to advance their projects, and assists awardees in meeting regulatory requirements associated

with their awards. To meet the NBRC funding round application deadlines, capacity building technical

assistance for municipalities and non-profit NBRC candidates is essential.

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Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Executive Council

The Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) administers NBRC funding allocated to the State

for grant programs. In 2025 alone, BEA facilitated the award of NBRC grants totaling $14.6 million in

funding, to projects in New Hampshire counties that comprise the State's Northem Border Region (Coos,

Graflon, Carroll, Belknap, Merrimack, Sullivan, and Cheshire).

BEA issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Rural Economic Development Capacity Contractor, and

two vendors submitted formal written proposals. A selection committee comprised of BEA staff reviewed

and scored the proposals, which resulted in Arnett Development Group, LCC (ADG), being awarded the

contract with BEA.

The purpose of this contract is to provide specialized capacity building support to municipalities and non

profit entities in rural parts of New Hampshire, aimed at identifying potential projects and funding sources

that will advance the ecosystem that leads to job creation and retention, and in general, improve economic

opportunities. The contractor provides customized technical assistance with pre-development strategies

such as conducting feasibility research, developing project plans and budgets, identifying funding

opportunities, and curating data to form a strong case for support, whether in application to the NBRC or

other federal and state funding sources. ADG, based in Concord, NH, has a strong background in

providing technical assistance for communities and non-profits in rural New Hampshire for over 17 years,

helping them obtain funding and create smart planning and development solutions. Alongside this general

experience, ADG demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the NBRC and other federal and state funding

resources, as well as deep local knowledge.

This contract extension will align technical assistance programming with the state fiscal year. Additionally,

subsequent to the approval of the contract by Governor & Council, the NBRC added a second competition

round per year, resulting in both Spring and Fall application deadlines. Due to this change, the current

contract will end in the Spring 2026 round, after pre-application submission and before the application

deadline, ensuring continuity of service. Improvements to the technical assistance structure are planned

for between rounds in the summer, with a new RFP issued and fulfilled prior to the Fall 2026 round.

In the event that Federal Funds are no longer available. General Funds will not be requested.

BEA has determined that the vendor is in good standing with the Secretary of State's Office, has secured

the required levels of insurance, and has provided evidence of authority to execute and be bound by the

contract. Documents supporting these assertions are available at the agency, for review upon request.

The Attorney General's Office has approved this contract agreement as to form, substance, and execution.

Respectfully submitted.

aterim Commissioner

James Key-Wallace

State of Mew Hampshire

Department of Business and Economic Affairs

Amendment #1 of P-37 Contract Agreement

This 1" Amendment ("Amendment") is entered into between the State of New Hampshire, acting by and

through the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, 100 N. Main Street, Suite

100, Concord, NH, 03301 (hereinafter referred to as "the State") and Arnett Development Group, 10 Fisk

Road Unit B, Concord, NH 03301, (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"), collectively referred to as

("the Parties").

WHEREAS, pursuant to an agreement (the "Contract") approved by the Governor and Executive

Council on March 13,2024, Item #55 the Contractor agreed to perform certain services based upon the

terms and conditions specified in the contract and In consideration of certain sums specified; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Form P-37, Generai Provisions, Paragraph 17, the Contract may be

amended upon written agreement of the parties and approval from the Governor and Executive Council;

WHEREAS the parties agree to increase the price limitation; and

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and conditions

contained in the Contract and set forth herein, the parties hereto agree to amend as follows:

1. Agreement, General Provisions, section 1.7 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and

replaced with the following: June 30,2026.

2. Agreement, General Provisions, section 1.8 of the Agreement "$410,000" is hereby deleted

and replaced with the following: $478,000.

3. Agreement, Generai Provisions, section 1.9 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and

replaced with the following: NBRC State Program Manager.

4. Agreement, General Provisions, Exhibit C of the Agreement - Contract Price, Total contract

shall not exceed "$205,000.00 in Year Two (April 1,2025-March 31,2026" - is hereby

deleted and replaced with the following: $273,000 In Year Two (April 1,202S-June 30"*,

2026)

5. Agreement, General Provisions, Exhibit C of the Agreement - Term, "March 31,2026" - is

hereby deleted and replaced with the following: June 30^, 2026.

6. Agreement, General Provisions, Exhibit E of the Agreement - Contract Period: "Upon

Governor & Council Approval through June 30,2025" - is hereby deleted and replaced with

the following: Upon Governor 8i Council Approval through June 30*", 2026. /\!\^

Contractor Initiate^^^ XDate:

7. This Amendment shall become effective upon Its approval by the Governor and Executive

Council of the State of New Hampshire.

8. Except as specifically amended and modified by the terms and conditions of this

Amendment, the Agreement and the obligations of the Parties thereunder shall remain In

full force and effect In accordance with the terms and conditions as set forth therein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have set their hands as of the day and year first

above written.

Arnett Development Group

By;_

Stuart Arnett, CEO

Arnett Development Group

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE:

^ date, ol/of 1^202^

date^"^"^^

ames Key-Wallace, Interim Commissioner

partment of Business and Economic Affairs

State of New Hampshire

Approval by the Attorney General of the State of New Hampshire (Form, Substance, and Execution):

Signature /s/ Mike Grandy

Name Michael Grandy ^ Assistant Attomey General

Date 1/27/2026

Approval by Governor and Council of the State of New Hampshire:

Signature

Name

Date

State of New Hampshire

Department of State

CERTIFICATE

I, David M. Scanlan, Secretary of State of the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that ARNETT DEVELOPMENT

GROUP, LLC is a New Hampshire Limited Liability Company registered to transact business in New Hampshire on October 23.

2006. I further certify that all fees and documents required by the Secretary of State's office have been received and is m good

standing as far as this otTice is concerned.

Business ID: 566268

Certificalc Number: 0007366264

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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,

1 hereto set my hand and cause to be affixed

the Seal of the State of New Hampshire,

this Sth day of January A.D. 2026.

r^QvU—David M. Scanlan

Secretary of State

(Umittd fMU tMfMp. limited liability pro/kssionat

partnenkip or LLC)

Certificate of Authority # 3

Umited Partnerahin or LLC rcrtification of Authori^

I, Stuart T. Ameit hereby certify that I am the sole Partner, Member or

(Name)

Manager and die sole officer of Amctt Devetopmcnt Group LLC a limited liability partnership

(Nam ofPartner stop or LLC)

under RSA 304-B, a limited liability professional partnership under RSA 304-D, or a limited

liability company under RSA 304-C.

I certify that I am authorized to bind the partnership or LLC. I further certify that it is

understood that the State of New Hampshire will rely on this certificate as evidence that the

person listed above currently occupies the position indicated and that they have full authority

to bind the partnership or LLC and that this authorization shall remain valid for thirty (30)

days from jhn date of this rnmnrate Resolution.

DATED: January 5,2026

ATTEST* ^

Stuart T. Amett, Managing Member and Owner

Amett Development Group ® LLC

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM/D0/YYYY)

01/09/2026

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE

POUCIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the pollcy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATIONIS WAIVED,

subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on this certificate does not

confer tights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsementjs).

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