Governor and Executive Council Minutes - 2026-05-20 - Minutes

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Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-05-20

GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

New Hampshire State House

May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:05 a.m. with all members present.

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Today’s pre-meeting ceremonial items included:

• Councilor Wheeler offered a prayer

• Richard Pinard, Human Rights Commission Chairman, led the Pledge of Allegiance

• Performances:

o Oyster River High School

o Northstar Charter School

• Proclamations:

o Community College Month

o Community Action Month

o EMS Week

• Commendation:

o Renee Blacken from Bethlehem, NH on her solo rowing trip across the Atlantic Ocean

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The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stephen, voted to

approve the minutes of the May 6, 2026 meeting.

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The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stephen, approved

the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the May 6, 2026 meeting.

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The Governor placed into nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.

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RESIGNATIONS

The Governor and Council accepted the following resignations:

New Hampshire Circuit Court - RSA 490-F

Ellen M. Joseph, Merrimack Effective: May 20, 2026

New Hampshire Circuit Court - RSA 490-F

Edward B. Tenney, II, Sunapee Effective: June 13, 2026

Compensation Appeals Board - RSA 278:2

James D. Casey, Hampton Effective: April 24, 2026

Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Care Providers - RSA 328:F:4

(Licensed SLP, Educational Setting)

Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja, Nashua Effective: May 12, 2026

Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Care Providers - RSA 328:F:4

(Licensed SLP, Clinical Setting)

Meredith Bergeron, Canaan Effective: August 1, 2026

Manufactured Housing Installation Standards Board - RSA 205-D:2

Fred Emanuel, Stratham Effective: June 1, 2026

New Hampshire Circuit Court - RSA 490-F

Charles L. Greenhalgh, Albany Effective June 26, 2026

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CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank - RSA 35-A

(Municipal Government)

(Public Finance)

Stephen M. Royer, Waterville Valley Effective: May 20, 2026

Succeeding: Mark Decoteau, Thornton Term: October 9, 2030

New Hampshire Judicial Retirement Plan Board of Trustees - RSA 100-C

(Business Experience)

(Chairman)

Deborah B. Butler, Concord Effective: May 20, 2026

Reappointment Term: November 19, 2028

Deputy Adjutant General, Department of Military Affairs - RSA 110-B:8-b

Nicole L. Desilets-Bixler, Hampton Effective: May 20, 2026

Reappointment Term: July 15, 2030

Grade GG, Step 5 (Salary): $112,488

New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights - RSA 354-A:4:3

Amber F. Allen, Gilmanton Effective: May 20, 2026

Succeeding: Nancy G. Leroy, Laconia (resigned) Term: November 1, 2028

New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights - RSA 354-A:4:3

Amy Elizabeth Heuer, Somersworth Effective: May 20, 2026

Succeeding: Adrienne Evans, Concord (resigned) Term: November 1, 2026

Director of the Division of Parks and Recreation, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources - RSA 12-A:3

Shawn Hamilton, Warner Effective: May 20, 2026

Vacancy Term: April 1, 2030

Grade GG, Step 7: $124,187

Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors - RSA 19-H

(Local Labor)

B. Richard Gulla, Hillsboro Effective: May 20, 2026

Vacancy Term: May 19, 2028

Dental Hygienists Committee - RSA 317-A

(Nom. By the Dental Hygienists’ Assoc.)

Joan Kenney Fitzgerald, Manchester Effective: May 20, 2026

Succeeding: Jennifer Pearl, Concord (resigned) Term: September 28, 2027

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NOMINATIONS

The following nominations were submitted:

Director of the Division of Water, Department of Environmental Services - RSA 21-O:2

Rene Pelletier, Wolfeboro Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment Term: May 23, 2030

Lottery and Gaming Commission - RSA 284:21-a

H. Andy Crews, Bedford Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment Term: June 29, 2029

Personnel Appeals Board, Division of Personnel - RSA 273-D

(Attorney licensed in NH & experienced in the conduct of adjudicative hearings and decision writing)

Randall Clark, i, Hollis Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Charles A. Russell, d, Concord Term: October 2, 2028

Public Water Access Advisory Board - RSA 233-A:2

(Fishing)

Sean Snover, Milford Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Richard D. Smith, Hancock Term: October 27, 2028

Community College System of New Hampshire - RSA 188-F

(NH Resident Student Enrolled in a Credit Program)

Jesse Peloski, Greenland Effective: June 1, 2026

Succeeding: Pharra M. Duguay, Littleton Term: May 31, 2027

Community College System of New Hampshire - RSA 188-F

(NH Resident Student Enrolled in a Credit Program)

Cassidy E. Barrett, Concord Effective: June 1, 2026

Succeeding: Kaylee Felix, Enfield Term: May 31, 2027

Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors - RSA 19-H

Aspen Langlois, Berlin Effective: Upon Confirmation

Vacancy Term: November 18, 2027

Ballot Law Commission – RSA 665

Ovide M. Lamontagne, Manchester Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Claire W. Rouillard, Goffstown (resigned) Term: July 1, 2030

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CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Wheeler acted as follows:

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

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES

A. Authorized the 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

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

B. Authorized the Division of State Police to allow designated personnel to travel over 300 miles round

trip in two rental SUVs at a total cost of $8,232.18 to Virginia Beach, VA, to attend Close Quarters Combat

and High-Risk Entry training from June 14, 2026 through June 20, 2026. Effective upon G&C approval. 34%

General Funds, 41% Highway Funds, 25% Turnpike Funds

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

C. Authorized to pay the Assessing Special Education Students collaborative, Chief of State School

Officers, Washington, DC, the amount of $13,421 for the FY27 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval

for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

D. Authorized to pay the Accountability Systems and Reporting Collaborative of the Council of Chief State

School Officers, Washington, DC, in the amount of $13,421 for FY 2027 membership dues. Effective upon G&C

approval for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

E. Authorized to pay the National Association of State Boards of Education, Alexandria, VA, the amount

of $10,623 for the 2026 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of June 15, 2026

through December 31, 2026. 100% General Funds

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

F. Authorized to pay the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification,

Washington, DC, the amount of $4,500, for the FY27 membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval for the

period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 100% Other Funds (Bureau of Credentialing Fees)

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

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY

A. Authorized 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.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

B. Authorized to accept a contribution to the Department of Education's Teacher of the Year Fund in the

total amount of $ 2,800 from NCS Pearson Inc. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Private Local Funds

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

C. Authorized to accept direct reimbursement for professional development, green purchasing technical

assistance, and cooperative purchasing education from the National Association of State Procurement Officials

for an amount not to exceed $225,000. Effective upon G&C approval.

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

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

A. Councilor Liot Hill requested that this item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.

Following discussion, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Kenney

authorized to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

B. Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Joseph D. Kenney with

regard to a certain project in participation with RiverWoods Durham, Durham, NH.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

C. Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor David K. Wheeler with

regard to a certain project in participation with Bishop Guertin High School, Inc., Nashua, NH.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

D. Authorized the Bureau of Right -of-Way petition for a hearing on the Wolfeboro 29615 project, for

addressing the poor drainage conditions along Route 28 (South Main Street) between Pleasant Valley Road

and Route 109 (Center Street), locally known as Pickering Corner. (2) Further authorized 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.

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

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS & VETERANS SERVICES

A. Authorized the nomination of Colonel Brian R. Jusseaume, Stratham, NH, for promotion to the rank

of Brigadier General, 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 & VETERANS SERVICES

B. Authorized the confirmation of Captain Haley M. Allen, Kingston, NH, for promotion to the rank of

Major, in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS & VETERANS SERVICES

C. Authorized the confirmation of Captain Amanda M. Bogue, Barrington, NH, for promotion to the rank

of Major, in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS & VETERANS SERVICES

D. Authorized the confirmation of Lieutenant Commander Jonathan D. Sterns II, Portsmouth, NH, for

appointment to the rank of Major, in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS & VETERANS SERVICES

E. Authorized the confirmation of Major Lindsey K. Whelan, Londonderry, NH, for promotion to the rank

of Lieutenant Colonel, in the NH Air National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

F. Authorized to reappoint Richard C. Tracy as Chief Criminal Justice Investigator at a salary level of

$101,490. Effective upon G&C approval, or May 27, 2026, whichever is later, for a term ending May 27, 2031.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

G. Authorized to reappoint John R. Sonia as a Criminal Justice Investigator at a salary level of $87,780.

Effective upon G&C approval, or May 27, 2026, whichever is later, for a term ending May 27, 2031.

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

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

A. Councilor Stephen requested that this item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.

Following discussion, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Liot Hill, seconded by Councilor Kenney

authorized the Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., Bedford, NH

(originally approved by G&C on 5/15/24, item #44), 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.

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF AND RECOVERY

B. Councilor Kenney requested that this item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.

Following discussion, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill

authorized to amend an existing agreement with Sullivan County Health Care, Newport, NH (originally

approved by G&C on 10/19/22, item #49A), 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

C. Authorized to amend an existing agreement with White Mountain Community College, Berlin, NH

(originally approved by G&C on 11/13/24, item #68), 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

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

D. Authorized to amend a grant agreement to the City of Rochester, NH (originally approved by G&C

9/21/22, item #87), 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

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

E. Authorized to amend an American Rescue Plan Act grant to Blaylock Holdings, LLC, Natick, MA

(originally approved by G&C on 10/16/24, item #84) 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

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

F. Authorized the Bureau of Disability Determination Services to amend an existing contract with Surge

Temps, LLC., Chandler, AZ (originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #224) by extending the end date

from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with no change to the price lim itation of $8,000,000, to provide

employment services for the New Hampshire Disability Determination Service. Effective upon G&C

approval. 100% Federal Funds

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

New Hampshire Hospital

G. Authorized to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Netsmart Technologies,

Inc., Overland Park, KS (originally approved by G&C on 12/7/22, item #7), 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

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD

H. Authorized the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee to amend the grant agreement with

The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH, for the Durham Point Addition – Gsottschneider project in the Town of

Durham, Strafford County (originally approved by G&C on 5/15/24, item #70), 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 prohib it

hunting and fishing on the protected property. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income)

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REGULAR AGENDA

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#006 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill, and further

on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Kenney – Yes, Councilor Liot Hill – Yes, Councilor Stevens – Yes,

Councilor Stephen – Yes, and Councilor Wheeler - Yes, 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 Georg ia 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.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stevens acted as follows:

#007 Authorized 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 Authorized 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)

Authorized 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

#011 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 wi ll 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 Authorized 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

authorized 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

#016 Authorized 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

#017 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 Se rvices in the Town of Hooksett, NH.

Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2031. 100% Federal Funds

#019 Authorized 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

#020 Authorized 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

#021 Authorized 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 authorized 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 Sta ndard Specifications. 100%

Other Funds

#022 Authorized 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

#023 Authorized 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 authorized

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 throu gh September 25, 2026,

unless amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Federal Funds

#024 Authorized 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, alo ng corridors and at select railroad grade crossings.

(2) Further authorized 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

#025 Authorized 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 authorized 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, 20 27, unless

amended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Turnpike Funds

#026 Authorized 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 authorized 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

#027 Authorized 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 authorized 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

#028 Authorized 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

authorized 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

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stevens acted as follows:

#029 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 Authorized, with Councilors Stevens and Stephen voting no, 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 Authorized 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.

STATE TREASURY

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Kenney acted as follows:

#031 Authorized to accept and place on file the quarterly report of the NH State Treasury for the period

ended March 31, 2026.

#032 Authorized 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 wit h 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)

#033 Authorized 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 wi th 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)

#034 Authorized 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)

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Kenney acted as follows:

#035 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS & VETERANS SERVICES

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill acted as follows:

#037 Authorized 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), for professional architectural

services for the planning and design of various projects as ne cessary 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, whic hever is later.

#038 Authorized 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), 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.

#039 Authorized 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), 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.

#040 Authorized 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), 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.

#041 Authorized to exercise its final contract renewal option with Tighe & Bond Inc., Portsmouth, NH

(originally approved by G&C on 6/28/23, item #105), 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.

#042 Authorized 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

authorized 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.

#042A 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 appro ximately

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.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS, AND FOOD

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Liot Hill, seconded by Councilor Wheeler acted as follows:

#043 Authorized 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), 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 Authorized 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 o f 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 Authorized 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)

#046 Authorized 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)

#047 Authorized 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)

#048 Authorized 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)

#049 Authorized 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)

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

#050 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Kenney authorized

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

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Liot Hill, seconded by Councilor Stevens acted as follows:

#051 Authorized 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) 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

#052 Authorized 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) 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

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill acted as follows:

#053 Authorized to amend a Fiscal Committee Item (originally approved by G&C on 8/27/25, item #27) 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 Unit ed 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 Authorized 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 th rough December 30,

2026. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon approval of item #53 above.

#055 Authorized 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 thro ugh June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#056 Authorized 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)

#057 Authorized 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 Authorized 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)

#059 Authorized 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), 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 f rom $667,165 to $1,497,165. Effective retroactive to

December 1, 2025 upon G&C approval through December 31, 2027. 100% Other Funds

#060 Authorized 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

#061 Authorized 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 Bipartis an Infrastructure Law. Effective

upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#062 Authorized 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 Sep tember

30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#063 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

#065 Authorized 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 Bip artisan Infrastructure Law. Effective

upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#066 Authorized 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 Bipart isan Infrastructure Law. Effective

upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. 100% Federal Funds

#067 Authorized 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 Energ y

Assistance Program fund. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#068 Authorized 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

#069 Authorized 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

BANKING DEPARTMENT

#070 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Kenney authorized

to transfer funds in the amount of $321,000. (2) Further authorized 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 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill authorized

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

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill acted as follows:

#072 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill acted as follows:

#075 Authorized 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 th rough June 30, 2027. 100% Federal

Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

#076 Authorized the 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 Authorized the 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 porti on of the grant known as

Operation Stonegarden as managed by NHDOS. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30,

2026. 100% Federal Funds

#078 Authorized 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), by extending the completion date from Septembe r 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 Authorized 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 Lebanon, NH (originally

approved by G&C on 12/7/22, item #56), 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 Authorized 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), 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 Authorized 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), 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 Authorized 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), 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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), 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 co venants, restrictions, or

permissions regarding hunting, fishing or other recreational activities. 100% Federal Funds

#085 Authorized 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), 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 limitatio n 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 Authorized to continue one full-time temporary 43-4050 CUSTOMER SVC REPS-3, SOC 43, Pay Band

4. Effective upon G&C approval for the period June 9, 2026, through June 9, 2027.

#087 Authorized 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), 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 cha nge 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

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Kenney acted as follows:

#088 Authorized 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 authorized

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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

#092 Authorized 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

#093 Authorized 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

#094 Authorized 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 De cember 31, 2026. 100% Lake Restoration Funds

#095 Authorized 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

#096 Authorized 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

#097 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

#099 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 authorized 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

#104 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 wi th 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 Authorized 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). No comments were submitted by the Alton Conservation Commission regard ing the

project as proposed.

CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY RESOURCE COMMISSION

#106A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill authorized

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.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stevens acted as follows:

#107 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

#109 Authorized 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

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

and with Councilors Liot Hill and Stevens voting no, voted to table the request of 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), 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

#111 Authorized 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), by increasing the

price limitation by $222,500 from $44,500 to $267,000 and extendin g 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

#112 Authorized 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) 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

#113 Authorized 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), 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

#114 Authorized 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) 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

#115 Authorized 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) 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

#116 Authorized 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) 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

#117 Authorized 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)

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 Fun ds

#118 Authorized 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) 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

#119 Authorized 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

#120 Authorized 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) 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 a pproval. 100%

Federal Funds

#121 Authorized to 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

POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL

#122 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stevens authorized

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 acc reditation. 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.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill acted as follows:

#123 Authorized 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 th rough June 30, 2027. 100% Federal

Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 15, 2026.

#124 Authorized 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 r esilience 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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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) 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 pric e 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 Authorized 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

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stevens acted as follows:

#128 Authorized 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 Authorized 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), 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 Authorized 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 cri me. Effective upon G&C approval or July 1, 2026,

whichever is later, through September 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds

#131 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Commissioner

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Kenney acted as follows:

#133 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 ma ke this new position at

salary grade FF, Step 4 a $2072 increase. 23% Federal Funds, 77% General Funds

#135 NOT USED

#136 Authorized 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 Authorized 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

Division for Behavioral Health

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stevens acted as follows:

#138 Authorized 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), 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

#139 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), for the c ontinued 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 Authorized 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

#141 Authorized 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

Division of Economic Stability

#142 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill authorized 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, wi th the option to renew for up to two

additional years. 66% Federal Funds, 34% General Funds

Division of Long Term Supports and Services

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill acted as follows:

#143 Authorized 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

#144 Authorized 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

Division of Medicaid Services

#145 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Liot Hill, seconded by Councilor Stevens authorized

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 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stevens authorized

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), to add funding for laboratory and pathology services

for patients at New Hampshire Hospital, b y 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 u pon G&C

approval. 31% General Funds, 69% Other Funds

Division of Public Health

#147 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Liot Hill authorized

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), 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. Eff ective July 1,

2026 upon G&C approval. 50% Federal Funds, 50% Other Funds

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Kenney acted as follows:

#148 Authorized 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), 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.

#149 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 authorized a contingency in the amount of $100,000 be approved for

unanticipated site expenses. 100% Capital Funds. (3) Further authorized 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

#151 Authorized 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), 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, esti mated to

be December 31, 2026, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. 100% Federal Funds

#152 Authorized 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 authorized a contingency in the amount of $150,000 be approved

for unanticipated site expenses. (3) Further authorized the amount of $70,000 be approved for payment to

the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Public Works Design and Constru ction, 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

#153 Authorized 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 Authorized 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 proj ect within the Department of Transportation.

The agency has certified that there is no change in cost associated with the reclassifications.

#155 Authorized 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 Authorized 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)

#157 Authorized 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), 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, thr ough October 31, 2026. 100% Transfer Funds (transfer from AOC, Rent

from Other Agencies)

#158 Authorized 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

#159 Authorized 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.

#160 Authorized 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.

#161 Authorized 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.

#162 Authorized 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.

#163 Authorized 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 compl etion of construction administration services,

estimated to be December 31, 2027, unless extended in accordance with the contract terms. (2) Further

authorized a contingency in the amount of $300,000 be approved for unanticipated site expenses. (3) Further

authorized 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

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ITEM REMOVED FROM THE TABLE AND FAILED

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Commissioner

#68 FAILED - Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Pyramid

Model Consortium, Missoula, MT (originally approved by G&C on 5/18/22, item #26), 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

On May 6, 2026:

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table item

#68 above.

On May 20, 2026:

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stevens voted to remove

item #68 from the table. Then, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Liot Hill, seconded by

Councilor Stevens moved to adopt item #68 for the purpose of discussion. Following discussion, the Governor

and Council, with Councilors Kenney, Stephen, and Wheeler voting no, failed to approve item #68 above.

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CONFIRMATION REMAINS ON THE TABLE

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

On May 6, 2026:

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Stephen, voted to table

the above confirmation.

On May 20, 2026:

No action taken.

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The next regular Governor and Executive Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 3, 2026 at 10:00

a.m. at the State House, Concord, NH.

The Honorable Board then adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

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Minutes taken by Kaley Dion, Assistant Secretary of State