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GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA

State House, Concord, NH

March 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA

#1 MOP 150, I, B (1): Expenditure Approvals

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

A. Authorize the Division of Fire Safety to allow Paul Leishner, Modular Building Inspector, to travel over

300 miles roundtrip in a state vehicle in the amount of $908.16 to Selinsgrove, PA for three days from

March 17, 2026 to March 19, 2026, to conduct audits o f two New Hampshire licensed modular

manufacturers as required by Saf-C 3300, Chapter 205-C, and the Modular Building Code RSA 155 -

A. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Agency Income

#2 MOP 150, I, B (2): Approval of Acceptances

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

A. Authorize the Division of Arts to accept and expend a donation of $10,000 from Delta Dental New

England. Effective upon G&C approval.

#3 MOP 150, I, B (3): Reports and Findings

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

A. Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance’s 2025 Local

Public Agency Annual Report.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

B. Authorize to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30,

2025.

#4 MOP 150, I, B (4): Nominations, Confirmations and Appointments

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

A. Authorize the nomination of Peter Krauklin, Hampton, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major, in the

NH Army National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for

this grade promotion in the NH Army National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

B. Authorize the nomination of Major Nicolas T. Austin, Altus, OK, for promotion to the rank of Major, in

the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for

this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

C. Authorize the nomination of Major Elizabeth D. Barker, Hampton Falls, NH, for promotion to the rank

of Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional

qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

D. Authorize the nomination of Major Lyndsey T. Fleming, Epping, NH, for promotion to the rank of

Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and

professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

E. Authorize the nomination of Captain Joy E. DeWitt, Portsmouth, NH, for promotion to the rank of

Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional

qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

F. Authorize the nomination of Captain Zachary N. Latimer, Stratham, NH, for promotion to the rank of

Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional

qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

G. Authorize the nomination of Major Aaron C. McCarthy, Portsmouth, NH, for promotion to the rank of

Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and

professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

H. Authorize the nomination of Major Robert J. Mello, Magnolia, DE, for promotion to the rank of Major,

in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications

for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

I. Authorize the nomination of Major Shaun C. Morrison, Dover, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major,

in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications

for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES

J. Authorize the nomination of Major Matthew W. Sloane, Beverly, MA, for promotion to the rank of

Major, in the NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional

qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

K. Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way’s petition for a hearing on replacing the existing Red List, steel

girder bridge that carries US 202 and NH 123 over the Contoocook River in Peterborough, NH. (2)

Further authorize a Commission of Three Persons to be appointed by the Governor with the advice of

the Executive Council to hold a hearing and determine whether there is an occasion for the project.

#5 MOP 150, I, B (5): Other Items

NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

A. Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with Citizens Financial Group, Inc., d/b/a Citizens Bank,

Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/22/23, Item #48), for Unemployment

Compensation Trust Fund banking services, exercising a one -year extension option as contained in

the current contract and extending the completion date from March 31, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with

no increase in the per service cost schedule or total contract cost. Effective upon G&C approval

through March 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

B. Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act Memorandum of Agreement with the Winnipesaukee

River Basin Program, Franklin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7/27/22, Item #79), by modifying

the purpose of agreement. Effective upon G&C approval through September 1, 2026. This is a no -

cost amendment. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

C. Authorize to amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant with the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program,

Franklin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/27/24, Item #58), by extending the completion date

from April 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026 to allow additional time to complete work on its cybersecurity

project. Effective upon G&C approval. This is a no-cost amendment. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

D. Authorize to amend an existing contract with the City of Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C

on 6/4/25, Item #50), for the Housing Champion Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program award with

the purpose of expanding and improving infrastructure by am ending the project location from the

Merrimack Street Fire Suppression System Installation, at 231 Merrimack Street, Manchester, NH to

the Elm Street Shelter at 200 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, with no change to the price limitation of

$116,753 and no chang e to the completion date of June 30, 2027. Effective upon G&C approval.

100% General Funds

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REGULAR AGENDA

BUSINESS AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

#6 Authorize a public hearing pursuant to under RSA 162 -I with regard to the recommendation of the

Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the “Authority”) with regard to the proposed

issuance of not more than $99,000,000 of revenue bonds in one or more series of bonds, which may be

taxable or tax-exempt or a combination thereof, for the following projects in New Hampshire, which will be

owned, operated and used by Pennichuck Water Works, Inc. (the “Borrower”) and its affiliates, to finance and

refinance (1) (I) capital improvements to the Borrower’s water supply and water distribution installations,

upgrades, replacements and rehabilitations and related support systems and land acquisition related to capital

improvements at project sites located in Amherst, Atkinson, Barnstead, Bedford, Bow, Chester, Conway,

Derry, Epping, Exeter, Hollis, Hooksett, Lee, Litchfield, Londonderry, Merrimack, Middleton, Milford, Nashua,

Newmarket, Pelham, Pittsfield, Plaistow, Raymond, Salem, Sandown, Tilton, Wea re and Windham, New

Hampshire, all of which are within the Borrower’s service areas, as such service areas are respectively shown

at https://pennichuck.com/pww-tefra-coverage-areas-maps/ (the “Service Area Website”), including (i) water

treatment media and miscellaneous water supply upgrades, including replacement of granular activated

carbon and other filtration media at the Borrower’s water treatment plant in Merrimack, and at booster station

and treatment facilities throughout the Borrower’s service areas.

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES & RURAL TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALTH

#6A Authorize to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and Human

Services for the administration of the Rural Health Transformation program. Effective upon G&C approval

through September 30, 2031.

#7 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community College System of New Hampshire,

Laconia, NH, in the amount of $37,773,537 to es tablish and expand rural health c are career pathways to

address critical workforce shor tages. Effective upon G &C approval through September 30, 2031. 100%

Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize an advance payment, subject to GO -NORTH prior approval, and in

accordance with 2 C.F.R Part 200, for services and activities provided within the scope of the proposed contract

and in accordance with the payment terms of the contract. E ffective upon G&C approval through September

30, 2031. 100% Federal Funds

#7A Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the New Hampshire Community Development

Finance Authority, Concord, NH, in the amount of $223,240,000 to administer the Rural Health Capital

Improvement Investment Program to fund infrastructure projects that improve access to essential serv ices

and strengthen rural health and child care providers. E ffective upon G &C approval through September 30,

2031. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize an advance payment, subject to GO -NORTH prior

approval, and in accordance with 2 C.F.R Part 200, for services and activities provided within the scope of the

proposed contract and in accordance with the payment terms of the contract. E ffective upon G&C approval

through September 30, 2031. 100% Federal Funds

#7B Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Foundation for Healthy Communities, Concord,

NH, in the amount of $282,975,761 to provide implementation support across Rural Health Transformation

Plan Initiatives. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2031. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further

authorize an advance payment, subject to GO-NORTH prior approval, and in accordance with 2 C.F.R Part 200

for services and activities provided within the scope of this Agreement and in accordance with the payment

terms of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

#7C Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the University System of New Hampshire, Durham,

NH, in the amount of $96,929,726, to strengthen New Hampshire’s rural healthcare workforce by building

rural healthcare career pathways and career ladders from high school to graduate programs. Effective upon

G&C approval through September 30, 2031. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

#8 Authorize the Division of Finance to transfer $400,000 between various classes to continue to meet

the State’s transportation demands. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 99.34% Highway

Funds, 0.66% Private Local Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20,

2026.

#9 Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer $810,000 between various accounts and classes in

Turnpike’s Administration Support, Turnpike’s Central Maintenance, East NH TPK Blue Star Maintenance and

East NH TPK Spaulding TPK Maintenance, in order to pay for services incurred in meeting the State’s

transportation demands. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

#10 Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $3,776,578 from the Highway Surplus Account to

fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Highway

Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

#11 Authorize the Bureau of Human Resources to retroactively pay Fred Wells a one -time payment in

the amount of $5,428. 82 for compensation owed to him due to missed increment from November 6, 2023.

Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds

#12 Authorize the Executive Office to pay membership dues retroactively in the amount of $31,365.73

for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, to the American Association of State Highway

and Transportation Officials, Washington, DC for continued membership in the national transportation

organization. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 18% Federal Funds, 76%

Highway Funds, 6% Other Funds (Agency Income)

#13 NOT USED

#14 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries, Inc., Belmont, NH,

on the basis of a low bid of $5,798,954.50 for resurfacing of six sections of the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua

and Merrimack, NH (Project: Nashua-Merrimack) totaling 11.1 miles. (2) Further authorize a contingency in

the amount of $289,947.73, 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% Turnpike Funds

#15 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with New England Signal Systems, Inc.,

Northwood, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $398,459.75 for furnishing, installing and making operational

three Solar power and two AC power automatic vehicle classification traffic study systems (Project: Bedford-

Manchester Smart ILS Construction). (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $ 39,845.98, for

payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. E ffective upon G&C

approval through November 6, 2026, unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard

Specifications. 100% Federal Funds

#16 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Brox Industries, Inc., Andover, MA,

on the basis of a low bid of $6,491,737.25 for resurfacing and preservation of various roadway sections on

the Eastern Turnpike located on I -95 in Seabrook and Hampton Falls, US 4/NH 16 in Newington and Dover,

and NH 16 in Dover and Rochester (Project: Seabrook-Newington-Dover-Rochester). (2) Further authorize a

contingency in the amount of $ 324,586.86, 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% Turnpike Funds

#17 Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with William P.

Ratcliffe in the amount of $11,132.50 for the use of state -owned property in Laconia, NH along Paugus Bay.

Effective retroactive to July 1, 2025, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2030. Effective upon G&C

approval. The land will be conveyed without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or permissions regarding

hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Applicable local and state laws will govern such activities.

#18 Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the Blane

Maguire Family Revocable Trust in the amount of $16,448.75 for the use of state-owned property in Laconia,

NH along Paugus Bay. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2025, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2030.

Effective upon G&C approval. The land will be conveyed without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or

permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Applicable local and s tate laws will

govern such activities.

#19 Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the

Breakwater Condominium Association in the amount of $16,198.75 for the use of state -owned property in

Laconia, NH along Paugus Bay. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2025, upon G&C approval through June 30,

2030. Effective upon G&C approval. The land will be conveyed without any explicit covenants, restrictions, or

permissions regarding hunting, fishing, or other recreational activities. Applicable local and sta te laws will

govern such activities.

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

#20 Authorize to accept and expend $100,000 in State Fiscal Year 2026 from a portion of the 2025

Homeland Security Grant Program funds available from the Department of Safety for the funding of a

cybersecurity training and exercise project for the execution of cybersecurity incident response plans. Effective

upon G&C approval through September 30, 2026. 100% Transfer of Federal Funds

#21 Authorize to grant an annual salary step increase for Timothy E. DePalo, Director of Infrastructure

and Operations Division, in the amount of $6,360, from a salary of $128,912 to a new salary of $135,272.

Effective April 10, 2026, upon G&C approval. 100% Transfers from Other Agencies

#22 Authorize to enter into a retroactive hardware and maintenance support renewal with CBTS

Technology Solutions LLC, Cincinnati, OH in the amount of $104,620.57 support and maintenance for their

Dell EMC Enterprise Storage arrays. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of October 20, 2025 through

September 30, 2026. 100% Other Funds

#23 Authorize, on the benefit of the Department of Safety and the Department of Transportation, to enter

into a sole source amendment to a contract with Coforge Inc., Princeton, NJ (originally approved by G&C on

8/17/22, Item #27), by increasing the price limitation by $551,830 from $11,745,545 to $12,297,375, to

develop a Crash Data Portal for towns without Records Management Systems, with no change to contract

completion date of August 31, 2027. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds, as detailed in

the letter dated January 13, 2026.

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

#24 Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $20,000 between class lines and to create a new

expenditure class code in order to fund the Appraisal Subcommittee. Effective upon G&C approval through

June 30, 2026. 100% Agency Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20,

2026.

#25 Authorize to retroactively renew its membership with the Association of State and Provincial

Psychology Boards, Tyrone, GA, in the amount of $2,750 for the period January 1, 2026 through December

31, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Agency Income

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

#26 Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the Town of

Epping, NH, in the amount of $499,500 on behalf of the Evans Cooperative, Inc., to support an electrical

infrastructure upgrades project located at 84 Coffin R oad, Epping, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through

December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

BOARD OF TAX AND LAND APPEALS

#27 Authorize to grant a salary differential above a subordinate classified employee for Michele E. LeBrun,

Chair, in the amount of $4,680 from a current salary of $109,966 to a new salary of $114,646. Effective upon

G&C approval. 90% General Funds, 10% Fuel Inventory Maintenance

#28 Authorize to grant a salary differential above a subordinate classified employee for Theresa M. Walker,

Board Member, in the amount of $4,680 from a current salary of $109,966 to a new salary of $114,646.

Effective upon G&C approval. 90% General Funds, 10% Fuel Inventory Maintenance

#29 Authorize to grant a salary differential above a subordinate classified employee for Eric J. Wind, Esq.,

Board Member, in the amount of $4,680 from a current salary of $109,966 to a new salary of $114,646.

Effective upon G&C approval. 90% General Funds, 10% Fuel Inventory Maintenance

JUDICIAL COUNCIL

#30 Authorize to receive an additional appropriation from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount

of $500,000 to meet the anticipated expenditures through June 30, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through

June 30, 2027. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20,

2026.

#31 Authorize to receive an additional appropriation from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount

of $250,000 to meet the anticipated expenditures through June 30, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through

June 30, 2027. 100% General Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20,

2026.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS, AND FOOD

#32 Authorize to enter a grant agreement with McKenzies Farm LLC, Milton, NH, for the Resilient Food

Systems Infrastructure Program in the amount of $70,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 1, 2027.

100% Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $70,000 to McKenzies

Farm LLC, Milton, NH, in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Effective upon G&C approval. 100%

Federal Funds

#33 Authorize to enter a grant agreement with Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center,

Lancaster, NH, for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in the amount of $111,637. Effective

upon G&C approval through May 1, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize an advance payment

in the amount of $111,637 to Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center, Lancaster, NH, in accordance

with the terms of the agreement. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

#34 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time expenditure of $6,560.38 from Fiscal Year 2026

appropriations consisting of a payment in the amount of $5,417.58 to Erik Bal, Counsel, for unpaid wages

from the current and prior fiscal year and associated payroll benefits in the amount of $1,142.80. 100%

Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

#35 NOT USED

#36 Authorize to enter into a three-year contract with Patrick J. Zirpoli, LLC, Milanville, PA, in the amount

of $27,500 for the provision of Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditing Services. Effective upon G&C approval for

the period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, with the option to renew for one additional period

of up to three years. 100% General Funds

#37 Authorize to pay one -time retroactive and unencumbered invoices from White Mountain Lumber

Company for a total of $17,979.47 for salt shed building materials ordered in February 2025. Effective upon

G&C approval. 100% General Funds

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

#38 Authorize to transfer funds in the amount of $486,800 and create a new expenditure class code. (2)

Further authorize the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated January 28, 2026. Effective upon

G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee

approval on February 20, 2026.

#39 Authorize the Division of Economic Development to enter into a sole source amendment to an

existing contract with ADG-Arnett Development Group LLC, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C 3/13/24,

Item #55), 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 $68,000 from $410,000 to $478,000 and extending the completion date from March

31, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

#40 Authorize to pay the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Petersburgh, NY, $4,800

annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval retroactive for the period January 1, 2026 through

December 31, 2026. 100% Fish and Game Funds

#41 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Sovereign Sportsman

Solutions, LLC d/b/a PayIt, LLC, Nashville, TN (originally approved by G&C on 5/15/19, Item #55), by

increasing the price limitation by $17,000 from $294,305 to $311,305 for funding online expanded OHRV

Registration capabilities, with no change to the completion date. Effective upon G&C approval through June

30, 2029. 100% Agency Income (OHRV Funds)

#42 Authorize to enter into a sole source grant agreement with the Wildlife Management Institute, Cabot,

VT, in the amount of $202,244 to provide a scope of service which includes coordination and administration,

as well as research, management and assessments of multiple waterfowl species, throu gh a regional federal

grant. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2030. 80% Federal Funds, 20% Other (Game

Management and Nongame Management Accounts)

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

#43 Informational Item – In accordance with RSA 216 -A:3-m, II, RSA 215 -A:3, II-b and RSA 215 -C:2,

VII-b, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources reports transfers of funds for the Fiscal Year 2026

Q1 fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025.

#44 Informational Item – In accordance with RSA 216 -A:3-m, II, RSA 215 -A:3, II-b and RSA 215 -C:2,

VII-b, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources reports transfers of funds for the Fiscal Year 2026

Q2 fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025.

#45 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area to budget

and expend prior -year carryforward funds between and among Cannon Mountain Operations and

Retail/Concessions accounts from the Cannon Mountain Ski Account, in the amount of $75 0,000, for the

purpose of aligning appropriations with actual operating requirements across established class lines. Effective

upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Cannon Mountain Ski Account Funds. Contingent

upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

#46 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to transfer funds in the amount of

$2,000 and establish one new class to better align appropriations for program expenses. (2) Further authorize

the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated January 16, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through

June 30, 2026. 100% Federal Revenue Transfers from Other Agencies. Contingent upon Fiscal

Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

#47 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands, Natural Heritage Bureau to transfer funds in the amount

of $8,600 for the purpose of funding post -retirement benefit costs and establish a new appropriation class.

Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#48 Authorize the recommendation of the Cannon Mountain Advisory Commission to implement the

Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area capital improvement project listed in the letter dated February

11, 2026, to be funded in the amount of up to $893,000 by the Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund.

Effective upon G&C approval. No General Funds will be used. 100% Capital Funds

#49 Authorize to continue one full-time temporary ADMIN ASSTS-4 that is essential for the effective and

efficient operations of our State Parks. Effective upon G&C approval for the period March 6, 2026 through

March 6, 2027. 100% Other Funds

#50 Authorize to retroactively continue one full-time temporary SUPS OF RECR WKRS-4 that is essential

for the effective and efficient supervision and oversight of the Mount Washington Visitor Services operations.

Effective upon G&C approval for the period October 11, 2025 through October 11, 2026. 100% Other Funds

#51 Authorize to retroactively continue one full-time temporary GENERAL RPR WKRS-2 that is essential

for the effective and efficient operations of Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park. Effective upon

G&C approval for the period February 17, 2026 through February 17, 2027. 100% Other Funds

#52 Authorize to retroactively continue one full-time temporary RECR ATTNDANTS-3 that is essential for

the effective and efficient operations of Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park. Effective upon G&C

approval for the period February 17, 2026 through February 17, 2027. 100% Other Funds

#53 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter a sole source and

retroactive contract with AC Electric Corp, Auburn, ME in the amount of $31,813 to complete the emergency

pump motor repair at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of December 12,

2025 to January 9, 2026. 100% Agency Income

#54 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with CR Demers Construction,

Pembroke, NH in the amount of $45,760 to provide grading services for Hampton Beach State Park in

Hampton, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through April 10, 2026. 100% Operational Funds

#55 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter a sole source and

retroactive contract with AC Electric Corp, Auburn, ME in the amount of $15,505 to complete the emergency

pump motor repair at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of December 12,

2025 to January 9, 2026. 100% Agency Income

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

#56 Authorize to retroactively accept and expend $424,234 in pass through Federal Funds from the

Vermont Energy Investment Corporation to manage New Hampshire’s participation in the 5 -state coalition

New England Heat Pump Accelerator program. Effective as of November 1, 2025, upon G&C approval through

June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20,

2026.

#57 Authorize to retroactively amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Plymouth Village Water

and Sewer District of Plymouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/18/23, Item #88) by reducing the grant

limitation by $52,500 from $142,500 to $90,000 for the Emerson Road Sewer Impr ovements project. There

is no change to the completion date of January 31, 2026. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2026, upon G&C

approval. 100% Federal Funds

#58 Authorize to retroactively amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Plymouth Village Water

and Sewer District of Plymouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1/18/23, Item #90) by increasing the

grant limitation by $52,500 from $600,000 to $652,500 for the Highland Street Sewer Improvements project.

There is no change to the completion date of January 31, 2026. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2026,

upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

#59 Authorize to retroactively amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Spruce Valley

Cooperative, Inc., Danville, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/2/23, Item #48), by extending the

completion date from February 28, 2026 to August 31, 2026 to provide additional time to complete the agreed-

upon scope of services. This is a no-cost time amendment. Effective retroactive to March 1, 2026, upon G&C

approval through August 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#60 Authorize to retroactively amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Crossings at Sleepy

Hollow Cooperative, Inc., Newmarket, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/23/23, Item #120), by extending

the completion date from February 28, 2026 to June 30, 2026 to provide additional t ime to complete the

agreed-upon scope of services. This is a no -cost time amendment. Effective retroactive to March 1, 2026,

upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#61 Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the City of Lebanon, NH in the amount of

$60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval

through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#62 Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the City of Claremont, NH in the amount

of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval

through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#63 Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the Penacook-Boscawen Water Precinct,

Boscawen, NH in the amount of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory.

Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#64 Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the Town of Woodstock, NH in the amount

of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval

through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#65 Authorize to award a Lead Service Line Inventory Grant to the Town of Farmington, NH in the amount

of $60,000 to develop and implement a drinking water service line inventory. Effective upon G&C approval

through December 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#66 Authorize to award a sole source grant agreement to the Blue Ocean Society for Marine

Conservation, Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for a total of $25,000 to conduct marine debris cleanups, monitoring,

and education. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#67 Authorize to award a sole source grant agreement to the Gundalow Company, Portsmouth, NH, in

the amount of $25,000 to conduct an on- board environmental education series at location s in the Seacoast

region. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#68 Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Derry, NH totaling $4,956 to fund a

Household Hazardous Waste collection project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2026. 100%

Hazardous Waste Funds

#69 Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Goffstown, NH totaling $2,400 for the

purpose of used oil collections. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2026. 100% Hazardous Waste

Cleanup Funds

#70 Authorize to award a Strategic Planning Grant to the Town of Plainfield, Meriden, NH totaling $21,850

to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2027. 100%

Federal Funds

#71 Authorize to award a Strategic Planning Grant to the Penacook Boscawen Water Precinct, Boscawen,

NH totaling $30,000 to improve public water system sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through

August 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#72 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Big Pea Porridge Watershed Preservation Association,

Madison, NH in the amount of $55,000 to complete phase one of the Big Pea Porridge Watershed Management

Plan Implementation project. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2028. 100% Federal

Funds

#73 Authorize to award a grant to Louisburg Circle Homeowners Association, Inc., Exeter, NH in the

amount not to exceed $25,310 to finance a water system improvement project to remediate per - and

polyfluoroalkyl substances. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#74 Authorize, under the provision of RSA 486, to award state aid grant funds for wastewater facility

projects for the entities as detailed in the letter dated January 28, 2026 in the aggregate amount of

$5,662,327. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds

#75 Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan agreement with the Cobbetts Pond

Village District, Windham, NH in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance the Cobbetts Pond Watershed

Restoration Plan Update project under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin. Rules Env -Wq

500 et seq. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds

#76 Authorize a loan agreement with the Berlin Water Works, Berlin, NH in an amount not to exceed

$3,500,000 to finance the improvements under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Admin. Rules

Env-Dw 1100 et seq. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

#77 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Enthalpy Analytical, LLC, North Little

Rock, AR (originally approved by G&C on 5/15/24, Item #107) by increasing the contract amount of $200,000

from $200,000 to $400,000 to fund additional laboratory analytical services for emergi ng contaminants in

source water protection areas. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#78 Authorize to amend a grant agreement to Rolling Meadows Condominium, Londonderry, NH (originally

approved by G&C on 2/21/24, Item #114) by extending the completion date from June 1, 2026 to December

31, 2027 and increasing the grant limitation by $2,775,000 from $2,120,000 to $4,895,000 for interconnection

to a municipal water system. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#79 Authorize John P Collins 2012 Family Trust & Therese A Collins 2012 Family Trust’s request to perform

work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, NH.

#80 Authorize Lone Star LLC’s request to amend a Wetland Bureau Permit for work on Sagamore Creek in

Rye, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10/18/23, Item #102).

#81 Authorize Pike Industries, Inc.’s request to transfer the Wetland Bureau permit (previously approved

by G&C on 9/17/25, Item #77) to themselves, as new owner, perform work on Piscataqua River in Newington,

NH.

#82 Authorize Jarl and Rebecca Pellinen’s request to perform work in Meredith, NH.

#83 Authorize Lisa & Jonathan Morse’s request to perform work on Sagamore Creek in Portsmouth, NH.

#84 Authorize Utopia/Long Island Land Co LLC, C/O Anne Coolidge’s request to perform work on Squam

Lake in Holderness, NH.

#85 Authorize Michael Medici’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough, NH.

#86 Authorize Cyrus B Noble Revocable Trust’s request to perform work on Piscataqua River in Newington,

NH.

#87 Authorize Bonnie and Jonathan Cyr d/b/a Sunshine Acres Campground LLC’s request to perform work

on Lovell Lake in Wakefield, NH.

NEW HAMPSHIRE LOTTERY COMMISSION

#88 Authorize to retroactively pay the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, Horsham, PA

the amount of $5,000 for Calendar Year 2025 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period

of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 100% Lottery Funds

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

#89 Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $546,525 of Department of Justice funds,

for the purpose of supporting drug related law enforcement activities for Granite Shield and Northern Shield.

Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Transfer from Other Agency. Contingent

upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

#90 Authorize the Division of Emergency Services and Communications to amend the accept and expend

for $4,878,000 in funds received from the US Department of Justice under FY24 COPS Office Technology and

Equipment Program (originally approved by G&C on 2 /5/25, Item #104) by extending the end date from

March 31, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2026. 100%

Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

#91 Authorize the Division of State Police to amend a sole source existing contract with McGovern MHQ,

Inc., Marlborough, MA (originally approved by G&C on 12/21/22, Item #120) for the provision of preparing

State Police vehicles for deployment by increasing price limitation by $650,000 from $6,317,947 to $6,967,947

and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Effective upon G&C

approval. 61.34% General Funds, 25.65% Highway Funds, 6.82% Turnpike Funds, 6.19% Agency

Income

#92 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the

Town of Richmond, NH in the amount of $8,360.16 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C

approval through September 19, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#93 Authorize the Division of Administration to enter into a contract with 3M Company, St. Paul, MN, for

the manufacture and supply of New Hampshire motor vehicle license plates, in a total amount not to exceed

$1,623,400. Effective upon G&C approval for the period March 5, 2026 through March 31, 2036. 80.26%

Capital (Other-Cost of Collections), 19.74% Other (Cost of Collections)

#94 Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Crimestar USA, LLC,

Swanzey, NH, in the amount of $97,000 to provide an electronic application interface to establish data

communication from law enforcement agencies, record management system to the New Hampshire State

Police J-ONE environment. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2026. 100% Fed Rev Xfers

from Other Agencies

#95 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the

Town of Stratford, NH in the amount of $11,838.32 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C

approval through August 25, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#96 Authorize the Division of Fire Safety to award a grant to the Carroll County Haz Mat Team, Ossipee,

NH in the amount of $10,000 from a portion of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program. Effective upon

G&C approval through August 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#97 Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the City of Berlin Fire Department, Berlin, NH in the

amount of $11,000 for a portion of the 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval

through August 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#98 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant

agreement with the City of Somersworth, NH in the amount of $11, 249.72 to update their Hazard Mitigation

Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through September 8, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#99 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the

Town of Pembroke, NH in the amount of $10,149.64 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon

G&C approval through September 2, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#100 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the

Town of Tuftonboro, NH in the amount of $7,593.75 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon

G&C approval through September 8, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#101 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the

Town of Monroe, NH in the amount of $3,500 to update their community’s Local Emergency Operations Plan.

Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#102 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the

Town of Dublin, NH in the amount of $8,156.25 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C

approval through September 2, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#103 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the

Town of Rollinsford, NH in the amount of $8,437.50 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon

G&C approval through August 26, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#104 Authorize the Division of Fire Safety to award a grant to the Midwestern NH Hazardous Materials

Team, Newbury, NH in the amount of $10,000 from a portion of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program.

Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#105 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to award a grant to the

Town of Swanzey, NH in the amount of $11,812.50 to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective upon G&C

approval through September 8, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

#106 Authorize to establish a temporary part-time Data Scientist-2 position for the purpose of supporting

the state’s crime data collection and sharing capabilities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027.

100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026. (2) Further

authorize to accept and expend a grant award from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,

Bureau of Justice Statistics, State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Cen ters in the amount of

$37,504 for the purpose of supporting the state’s crime data collection and sharing capabilities. Effective upon

G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#107 Authorize to accept and expend $42,625 from the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Act

Grant to provide specialized software to the New Hampshire Office of Chief Medical Examiner to enhance data

gathering efforts related to autopsies and other in vestigative tasks of untimely deaths. Effective upon G&C

approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further authorize to enter into a sole source

contract with Occupational Research and Assessment, Inc., Big Rapids, MI in the amount of $23 7,995.12 in

order to enhance data gathering efforts, at the New Hampshire Office of Chief Medical Examiner, related to

autopsies, and other investigative tasks, of untimely deaths. Effective upon G&C approval through December

15, 2030. 100% Federal Funds

#108 Authorize to appoint Whit Skinner as an Attorney at a salary level of $100,000. Effective upon G&C

approval, or March 6, 2026, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds

#109 Authorize to grant an annual salary increment to Melissa Steton, Assistant Deputy Medical Examiner,

in the amount of $4,318 from a salary of $66,192 to a salary of $70,510. Effective upon G&C approval, or

March 7, 2026, whichever is later.

#110 Authorize to amend an existing subgrant with the Manchester Police Department, Manchester, NH

(originally approved by G&C on 10/30/24, Item #111) for the Comprehensive, Opioid, Stimulant, Substance

Abuse Site-based Program, from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice

Assistance, by increasing the price limitation amount by $186,000 from $186,000 to $372,000, with no change

to the completion date of September 30, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Commissioner

#111 Authorize the transfer of General Funds in the amount of $22,634,907 between various class lines,

increase and decrease Federal revenues resulting in a net decrease of $7,974,742, increase and decrease

Other revenues with no net change, and create new exp enditure class codes, as detailed in the letter dated

February 4, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent

upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

#112 Authorize to place Olivia May at Step 6 for the position of Deputy Medicaid Director, unclassified salary

grade HH, earning $128,912. Effective March 6, 2026, upon G&C approval. 50% General Funds, 50%

Federal Funds

#113 Authorize to place Dr. Melanie Daniels at Step 4 for the position of Pharmacist at New Hampshire

Hospital, unclassified salary grade KK, earning $132,821. Effective March 20, 2026, upon G&C approval. 31%

General Funds, 69% Other Funds

#113A Authorize to accept and expend $204,016,550 of Rural Health Transformation Grant funds, from the

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to allow the Department to act as the pass-through agency

per CMS guidance for the Governor’s Office of New Opportunities & Rural Transformational Health (GO-NORTH)

retroactive to February 3, 2026. (2) Authorize the allocation of these funds as detailed in the letter dated

February 6, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent

upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026. (3) Authorize to amend a Fiscal Committee Item

(originally approved by G&C on 12/17/25, Item #112B) by aligning the amount of the accepted funds to

$202,332,938 and transferring funds as detailed in the fiscal details in the letter within GO -NORTH, in order

to make technical corrections to align with the grant award and to support making rural healthcare more

connected, resilient, and responsive. Effective retroactive to February 3, 2026, upon G&C approval through

June 30, 2027. (4) Authorize the allocation of these funds as detailed in the letter. 100% Other Funds

(Transfer of Federal Funds). Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on February 20, 2026.

Division for Behavioral Health

#114 Authorize to amend an existing contract with Growth Partners, LLC, Lincoln, NE (originally approved

by G&C 6/12/24, Item #21) which was a result of a competitive solicitation, to continue the statewide

certification program that maintains nationally recognized industry standards for recovery residences, by

exercising a contract rene wal option by increasing the price limitation by $849,994 from $599,992 to

$1,449,986 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective upon G &C

approval. 100% General Funds

#115 Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing contract with

Manchester Fire Department, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, Item #40) to provide

mobile Community Response Unit support services to individuals in the City of Manchester who are

experiencing homelessness and/or substance use disorders (SUD), or are in recovery from SUD or a mental

health crisis, to reduce funding to align with funds appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 2027 by

decreasing the price limitation by $128,000 from $1,024,000 to $896,000 with no change to the contract

completion date of June 30, 2027. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2025, upon G&C approval. 100% General

Funds

#116 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Claremont Learning

Partnership, Claremont, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3/8/23, Item #9), to add funding for the provision

of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, Continuum of Care, Transitional Housing and Rapid

Rehousing Projects, per Federal requirements, by increasing the price limitation by $12,039 from $1,086,933

to $1,098,972 with no change to the contract completion date of September 30, 2029. Effective u pon G&C

approval. 100% Federal Funds

Division of Economic Stability

#117 Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with New Hampshire Catholic Charities d/b/a New

Hampshire Food Bank, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $150,000 to incentivize the purchase of fresh fruits

and vegetables for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients residing in New Hampshire. Effective

upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. 100%

General Funds

Division of Long Term Supports and Services

#118 Authorize to retroactively pay the IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association, Indianapolis,

IN in the amount of $2,700 for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period from

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds

#119 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with New Hampshire Legal

Assistance, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8/17/22, Item #14), to continue providing legal

services to eligible adults ages sixty and older, by exercising a contract renewal option by increasing the price

limitation by $292,730 from $585,330 to $878,060 and extending the completion date from June 30, 2026 to

June 30, 2028. Effective July 1, 2026, upon G&C approval. 50% Federal Funds, 50% General Funds

#120 Authorize to enter into sole source amendments to existing agreements with the Contractors as

detailed in the letter dated February 9, 2026, to continue providing community health care coordination for

children with special health care needs, by exercising contract renewal options by increa sing the total price

limitation by $548,695 from $681,041 to $1,229,736, inclusive of a shared price limitation of $240,000 across

the Contractors for environmental modifications and health -related services, and ext ending the completion

dates from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Effective upon G&C approval. 88.15% Federal Funds, 11.85%

General Funds

Division of Medicaid Services

#121 Authorize to accept and expend Federal Funds from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in

the amount of $1,960,784, for contracted services that were not budgeted for State Fiscal Year 2026. (2)

Further authorize the allocation of these funds as detailed in the letter dated January 23, 2026. Effective upon

G&C approval through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee

approval on February 20, 2026.

New Hampshire Hospital

#122 Authorize to retroactively pay The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, in the amount of $7,675

for annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of January 1, 2026 through December

31, 2026. 86% General Funds, 14% Other Funds (Intergovernmental Revenues)

#123 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Occupation al Health

Centers of the Southwest, P.A., Addison, TX (originally approved by G&C on 6/25/25, Item #191), to continue

providing employee occupational health services for New Hampshire Hospital to ensure compliance with

employee federal health policies and health screenings by exercising a renewal option, by increasing the price

limitation by $390,000 from $260,000 to $650,000 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2026

to June 30, 2029. Effective July 1, 2026, upon G&C approval. 31% General Funds, 69% Other Funds

(Agency Income)

#124 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Achievement Therapy

Services, LLC, Laconia, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2/21/24, Item #27), to continue to provide physical

therapy services for patients at New Hampshire Hospital, by exercising a contract renewal option by increasing

the price limitation by $284,856 from $284,856 to $569,712, and extending the completion date from June

30, 2026 to June 30, 2028. Effective July 1, 2026, upon G&C approval. 31% General Funds, 69% Other

Funds (Provider Fees)

#125 Authorize to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with Minuteman Security Technologies,

Inc., Andover, MA (originally approved by G&C on 9/11/20, Item #9), to increase funding due to an

unanticipated emergency repair required for the alarm system at New Hampshire Hospital, by increasing the

price limitation by $7,966 from $255,000 to $262,966 with no change to the contract completion date of June

30, 2027. Effective upon G&C approval. 72% General Funds, 28% Other Funds (Provider and Intra -

Agency Funds)

Division of Public Health

#126 Authorize to make unencumbered payments to a limited number of vendors, as detailed in the letter

dated February 11, 2026, for costs associated with unanticipated equipment or instrument repairs required

for operation of Public Health Laboratories, not to exceed $155,000. Effective upon G&C approval through

June 30, 2029. 74% General Funds, 26% Other (Water Lab Fees) Funds

#127 Authorize to enter into Provider Agreements with relevant businesses or institutions to conduct indoor

radon testing using Department-issued continuous radon monitors. (2) Further authorize to permit businesses

or institutions to utilize Department- issued continuous radon monitors, at no cost, for the purpose of

conducting statewide indoor radon testing. The department will retain full ownership of the equipment and

remain responsible for calibration and ongoing maintenance. Effective upon G&C approval and upon the

signature of both parties and shall remain in effect until the Department confirms return receipt of all

equipment, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

#128 Authorize the retroactive request of the Division of Personnel for a waiver of re classification

decisions, as detailed in the letter dated February 6, 2026. The agency has certified that sufficient funds are

available to support the position reclassification. Effective retroactively to January 23, 2026, upon G&C

approval.

#129 Authorize a Working Capital Warrant for the month of April 2026 in the amount of $700,000,000 to

cover the payment of expenditures for the month.

#130 Authorize, on behalf of the State of New Hampshire, to accept from the City of Rochester a perpetual

drainage easement over City owned land to benefit abutting State land located at 296 Rochester Hill Road in

the City of Rochester, NH, which is the site of the new Rochester Courthouse construction. Hunting or fishing

would not be permissible within the proposed easement area due to its proximity to the main driveway for the

new Courthouse facility, an occupied Courthouse building and an abutting house of worship, public roads, and

nearby Skyhaven Airport, and also due to the lack of suitable space, rivers, or ponds located therein.

#131 Information Item - The Central Facilities Bureau has entered into an Interagency Memorandum of

Understanding with the Department of Environmental Services to allow DAS to use DES passenger vehicles

on an as -needed, short -term basis to support the management and maintenance of state buildings and

grounds within the Concord, NH area. The MOU is effective upon signature and remains in effect until June

30, 2027.

#132 Authorize to enter into a contract with Cives Corporation, Alexandria, MN, for spreader parts, dump

bodies, and plows in an amount up to and not to exceed $31,268,595.06. Effective upon G&C approval through

October 31, 2030, with the option to extend for up to two years.

#133 Authorize to enter into a contract with CDS Unlimited LLC, Bennington, NH, for electrical repair

services in an amount up to and not to exceed $1,200,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31,

2031, with the option to extend for up to two years.

#134 Authorize to exercise a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Alliance Group Services,

LLC, Essex Junction, VT (originally approved by G&C on 12/20/23, Item #194), by increasing the price

limitation by $1,604,753.15 from $532,990 to an amount up to and not to exceed $2,137,743. 15 with no

change to the contract completion date for HVAC preventative maintenance and repair. Effective upon G&C

approval through June 30, 2028.

#135 Authorize to enter into a contract with EAN Services, LLC, St. Louis, MO, for passenger vehicle and

box truck rentals in an amount up to and not to exceed $909,316.80 through a participating agreement with

the National Association of State Procurement Officials Value Point Contract Master Agreement (MA), to

terminate upon termination of the MA. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2030.

#136 NOT USED

#137 Authorized to enter into a contract with RTP Armor LLC, Lincoln, NE, for ammunition in an amount up

to and not to exceed $1,435,725. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2030, with the option

to extend for up to an additional two-years.

#138 Authorized to enter into a contract with Jurek Brothers, Inc., Greenfield, MA, for ammunition in an

amount up to and not to exceed $ 2,405,531.25. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2030,

with the option to extend for up to an additional two-years.

#139 Authorized the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract K.J. Fisher

and Sons, LLC, Deerfield, NH, for a total price not to exceed $85,911, for Drainage and Water Life Safety

Improvements. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $20,000 for unanticipated expenses. (3)

Further authorize a payment of $5,800 to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works

Design and Construction, for engineering and project management services provided. Effective upon G&C

approval through the completion of construction administration services, estimated to be July 24, 2026, unless

extended in accordance with the contract terms. 100% Capital Funds

#140 Authorized the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract Fulcrum

Associates, LLC, Amherst, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,498,903, for the State Police Hangar project.

(2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $145,308 for unanticipated site expenses. (3) Further

authorize a payment of $40,000 to the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design

and Construction, for engineering and project management services provided. Effec tive upon G&C approval

through the completion of construction administration services, estimated to be November 30, 2026, unless

extended in accordance with the contract terms. 100% Capital Funds

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TABLED ITEM

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (Tabled at G&C Meeting 2/11/26)

#43 TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Stephen,

and with Councilor Stevens voting no, voted to table the request to enter into a sole source contract with

Quinn Geoscience Advisory Services, LLC, Rye, NH, in the amount of $33,566 to perform 1:24,000 -scale

bedrock geologic mapping of the southern half of the Derry quadrangle. Effective upon G&C approval through

December 31, 2026. 100% Federal Funds