The Government Contract Review Committee met on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at 10:00 AM, in Room 171 of the Capitol Annex. Kim Eisner, Committee Staff Administrator, called the meeting to order, and the secretary called the roll.
Present were:
Members: Senator Vernie McGaha, Chair; Representative Dennis Keene, Chair, Senators Carroll Gibson, Ernesto Scorsone, and Elizabeth Tori; Representatives Jesse Crenshaw, Brad Montell, and Brent Yonts.
Guests: Lori Flannery, Nancy Myers, Dennis Humble, Arch Hamilton, Shannon Stamper, Steve Kull, Rick Washabaugh, Jonathan Copley, Eric Friedlander, Carlton Shier, Renee Close, David Holcomb, Lisa Johnson, Church Saufley, Mike Denney, Margaret Gibbs, Jim Wathen, Mike Hill, Nasby Stroupe, Lori Southwood, Gwen Penson, Jana Smith, Bernard Decker,
LRC Staff: Kim Eisner, Becky Barnes, Brad Metcalf, Matt Ross, and Jennifer Wilson.
Kim Eisner, Committee Staff Administrator opened the floor for nominations from a House member for the position of co-chair for a term of two years.
Representative Yonts made a motion to nominate Representative Keene as co-chair. Representative Montell seconded the motion.
Representative Yonts made a motion that nominations for co-chair cease and that Representative Keene be elected by acclamation. Representative Montell seconded the motion. Representative Keene was elected by acclamation.
Kim Eisner, Committee Staff Administrator opened the floor for nominations from a Senate member for the position of co-chair for a term of two years.
Senator Scorsone made a motion to nominate Senator McGaha as co-chair. Senator Tori seconded the motion.
Senator Scorsone made a motion that nominations for co-chair cease and that Senator McGaha be elected by acclamation. Senator Gibson seconded the motion. Senator McGaha was elected by acclamation and presided for the remainder of the meeting.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to approve Minutes of the March 12, 2007 meeting of the committee. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider as reviewed, the Additions List. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider as reviewed, the Corrections List. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider as reviewed, the Personal Service Contract List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider as reviewed, the Personal Service Contract Amendment List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider as reviewed, the Memoranda of Agreement List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider as reviewed, the Memoranda of Agreement Amendment List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, OFFICE OF THE:
Harding Shymanski and Company, 0700003684.
DEPARTMENT FOR EXISTING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
Community Ventures Corporation, 0700003526.
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, 07-049.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY:
The Pace Group, 0700003722.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Ava Crow, 0700003708; Multi, 0700003835.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET:
Environmental Management Institute Incorporated, 0600003109; Daniel Knowles, 0700003898.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY:
William D. Bivins, 0700003673.
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION:
Capital Access, 2007-20.
KENTUCKY LOTTERY CORPORATION:
EMC Corporation, 07-07-059; Progressive Security Technologies, KLC0707057.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY:
Learning House Incorporated, 07-08.
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Whonsetler and Johnson Professional Limited Liability Corporation, 0600002676.
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY:
Murphy & Graves Architects, 017072.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
David P. Schoepf Associates, 0700003462; Appco Appraisal Service Incorporated, 0700003480; Berkley Appraisal Company, 0700003498; W M B Incorporated, 0700003516; HNTB Corporation, 0700003519; Thurston Freeman, 0700003588; J M Crawford and Associates Incorporated, 0700003622; E A Partners PLC, 0700003625; URS Corporation, 0700003872; Burgess and Niple Incorporated, 0700003876; E A Partners PLC, 0700003884; Burgess and Niple Incorporated, 0700003891; Burgess and Niple Incorporated, 0700003892; American Engineers Incorporated, 0700003893.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY:
Kizan Technologies, K07-156; Parker Executive Search, K07-160.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE:
Aon Consulting, 07-080; Gil Stein & Associates Architects, 07-089.
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Red Pixel Studios, 790608.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE AMENDMENT CONTRACTS
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Tetra Tech EM Incorporated, 0600002133.
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF:
April M. Roberts-Traywick, 0600000519.
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Wiser, Hemlepp & Associates, Limited Liability Corporation, 07-007.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD:
Bobby S. Pace, M-06167305.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Larry Damron, 0600000616.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET:
Teresa Clements, 0600000650.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET:
Alton P. Latimer, 0600001877.
HEALTH SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
Eastern Kentucky Child Care Coalition, M-06149616.
JUSTICE CABINET:
Rene Heinrich, 0600001871; Hoagland, Kimberly A., 0600001873; Matthew B. Hall, 0600002810.
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION:
Opportunities for Work and Learning/Skill Enhancement and Employment Center, 2007-18.
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Eckman Freeman and Associates, M-06021800.
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Premier Executive Consulting Group, LLC, 710-17; KGSH Consulting, 717-07.
PERSONNEL BOARD:
John C. Ryan, 0600000529; Geoffrey Greenawalt, 0600000693; James L. Dickinson, 0600000719; Steven G. Bolton, 0600000764.
STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Law Enforcement Services Incorporated, 0600000297.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CABINET:
New West LLC, 0600002216.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
PB Americas Incorporated d/b/a Quade and Douglas Incorporated, C-00124747-1; Burgess and Niple LTD, C-01105003-4; Quest Engineers Incorporated, C-01195159-5; Presnell Associates Incorporated d/b/a QK4, C-03349284-1; W M B Incorporated, C-99005594-7; Lochmueller, Bernardin, C-99014539-4.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE:
Creative Alliance Incorporated, 07-024.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Multi, 0700003630; Multi, 0700003756.
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF:
3rd Judicial Circuit, 0700003680.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET:
Martin County Water District, 0700003396; Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, 0700003542.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
Riverside the Farnsley Moremen Landing, 0700003564; Leslie County Fiscal Court, 0700003570; Jackson Independent School District, 0700003583; City of Leitchfield, 0700003584; Warren County Fiscal Court, 0700003585; Allen County Fiscal Court, 0700003586; Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, 0700003587; Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, 0700003589; Farnsley Moremen Landing, 0700003592; Lawrence County Fiscal Court, 0700003593; Bourbon County Fiscal Court, 0700003604; Bourbon County Fiscal Court, 0700003605; City of Southgate, 0700003616; City of Manchester, 0700003617; Bell County Fiscal Court, 0700003633; City of Olive Hill, 0700003649; Cumberland County Fiscal Court, 0700003658; Cumberland County Fiscal Court, 0700003659; Cumberland County Fiscal Court, 0700003660; Taylor County Fiscal Court, 0700003683; Actors Theatre of Louisville, 0700003685; City of Maysville, 0700003686; City of Maysville, 0700003691; Bracken County Fiscal Court, 0700003694; Bell County Fiscal Court, 0700003696; Harlan County Fiscal Court, 0700003702; Mountain Water District, 0700003703; Russellville City Hall, 0700003712; Wilmore City Hall, 0700003714; City of Jeffersontown Treasurer, 0700003715; Daviess County Fiscal Court, 0700003720; Oldham County Fiscal Court, 0700003749; City of Murray, 0700003750; Kentucky Primary Care Association Incorporated, 0700003772; Carroll County Fiscal Court, 0700003775; City of Covington, 0700003776; City of Caneyville, 0700003783; St. Claire Medical Center, 0700003804; Henderson County Fiscal Court, 0700003811; Robertson County Fiscal Court, 0700003828; Henderson County Fiscal Court, 0700003838; Woodford County Fiscal Court, 0700003851; Knox Partners Incorporated, 0700003852; Knox Partners Incorporated, 0700003855; City of Madisonville, 0700003865; City of Irvine, 0700003879; City of Williamsburg, 0700003922; City of Pineville, 0700003924.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY:
Bluegrass Area Development District, 0600003051.
MILITARY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Lexington Fayette Urban, 0600003029.
REVENUE CABINET:
Transportation Cabinet, 0700003558.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS:
Seven Counties Services Incorporated, M-06205246; Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, M-06205798; River Valley Behavioral Health, M-06206582.
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Multi, 0700003272.
ATTORNEY GENERAL, OFFICE OF THE:
Cumberland Valley Children's Advocacy Center, 0600000131.
CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES:
Bluegrass Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation, 0600001164; Bluegrass Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation, 0600001169.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, 0600000136; Treasurer Knox County Board of Education, 0600000180; Bullitt County Board of Education, 0600000364; Letcher County Board of Education, 0600002189; Treasurer Lewis County Board of Education, 0600002690; Treasurer Daviess County Board of Education, M-05500028-1; Treasurer Daviess County Board of Education, M-05500030-1; Treasurer Elliott County Board of Education, M-05500035-1; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-05500054-1; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-05500056-1; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-05500061-1; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-05500065-1; Treasurer Floyd County Board of Education, M-05500066-1; Treasurer Franklin County Board of Education, M-05500069-1; Treasurer Grayson County Board of Education, M-05500070-1; Treasurer Jessamine County Board of Education, M-05500123-1; Treasurer Knox County Board of Education, M-05500132-1; Treasurer Lewis County Board of Education, M-05500137-1; Treasurer Magoffin County Board of Education, M-05500140-1; Treasurer Metcalfe County Board of Education, M-05500147-1; Treasurer Muhlenberg County Board of Education, M-05500148-1; Treasurer Pulaski County Board of Education, M-05500165-1; Treasurer Logan County Board of Education, M-06059877; Fayette County Public Schools, M-06069867; Green River Regional Education, M-06070468; Treasurer Bourbon County Board of Education, M-06070863-1; Treasurer Whitley County Board of Education, M-06073857; Treasurer Glasgow Independent Board of Education, M-06074479; Treasurer Jessamine County Board of Education, M-06074497; Treasurer Barbourville Independent Board of Education, M-06074500; Bullitt County Board of Education, M-06074503; Treasurer Fulton Independent Board of Education, M-06074505; Treasurer Hopkins County Board of Education, M-06074508; Treasurer Lincoln County Board of Education, M-06074513; Treasurer Owensboro Independent Board of Education, M-06074520; Treasurer Russell County Board of Education, M-06074521; Christian County Board of Education, M-06075176; Christian County Board of Education, M-06075178; Treasurer Clark County Board of Education, M-06075180; Treasurer Clark County Board of Education, M-06075181; Treasurer Clay County Board of Education, M-06075182; Treasurer Covington Independent Board of Education, M-06075183; Treasurer Hardin County Board of Education, M-06075641; Treasurer Pike County Board of Education, M-06075677; Treasurer Pike County Board of Education, M-06075678; Treasurer Floyd County Board of Education, M-06077687; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-06079379; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-06091727; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-06091743; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-06091753; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-06091762; Treasurer Knox County Board of Education, M-06091807; Treasurer Oldham County Board of Education, M-06092050; Treasurer Oldham County Board of Education, M-06092099; Treasurer Jefferson County Board of Education, M-06124379; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-06127824; Treasurer Bowling Green Independent Board of Education, M-06150360; Treasurer Covington Independent Board of Education, M-06150794; Treasurer Bowling Green Independent Board of Education, M-06174419; Treasurer Fleming County Board of Education, M-06174640; Treasurer Johnson County Board of Education, M-06175343; Treasurer Marshall County Board of Education, M-06175436; Treasurer Simpson County Board of Education, M-06175658; Treasurer Warren County Board of Education, M-06189511; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-06216727.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
Johnson County Fiscal Court, 0600002892; Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra, 0600003110; Wayne County Fiscal Court, 0700003148; City of Fulton, 0700003391; City of Somerset, M-04138690-1; City of Bowling Green, M-04220184-1; City of Somerset, M-04577904-1; Letcher County Fiscal Court, M-05282990-2.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY:
Purchase Area Development District, 0600003045; Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, 0600003060.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY:
Kentucky Foundation Incorporated, 0600003028.
HEALTH SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated, M-06067565; Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center, M-06122482; Kentucky River Children's Advocacy Center, M-06122523; Gateway Area Development District, M-06124519; Purchase Area Development District, M-06150152; Lincoln Trail Area Development District, M-06150524; Green River Area Development, M-06150625; Big Sandy Area Development District, M-06150709; Barren River Area Development District, M-06150745; Pennyrile Area Development District, M-06150898; Northern Kentucky Area Development District, M-06151136; Bluegrass Area Development District, M-06154272; Buffalo Trace Area Development District, M-06155798; Cumberland Valley Area Development District, M-06155911; FIVCO Area Development District, M-06156219; Kentucky River Area Development District, M-06156602; Kentuckiana Regional Planning, M-06156729; Lake Cumberland Area Development District, M-06158467; NKCES, M-06178737.
HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Barren River Area Child Advocacy, 0600000799.
JUSTICE CABINET:
Project Unite, M-06248110.
NATURE PRESERVES COMMISSION:
Mammoth Cave National Park, 0600000405.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
WERE SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET:
Goldberg and Simpson, 0700003360. Arch Hamilton and Shannon Stamper discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
HEALTH SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
University Medical Associates, 0600002987. Jonathan Copley, Eric Friedlander, and Carlton Shier discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Crenshaw to consider the contract as reviewed. Representative Yonts seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM:
Talent Plus Incorporated, 336. David Holcomb and Lisa Johnson discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Scorsone, Senator McGaha, and Representative Montell electing to abstain (PASS) and Representative Crenshaw, Representative Keene, and Representative Yonts voting NO.
KENTUCKY LOTTERY CORPORATION:
Hay Group, 07-07-046. Church Saufley, Mike Denney, and Margaret Gibbs discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Representative Crenshaw seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CABINET:
Friendship Flying Service, 0700003445. Arch Hamilton, Steve Kull, and Rick Washabaugh discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Florence and Hutcheson, 0700003615. Jim Wathen, Mike Hill, and Nasby Stroupe discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Senator Tori to consider the contract as reviewed. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Scorsone electing to abstain (PASS).
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE AMENDMENT CONTRACTS
WERE SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
HEALTH SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
National Toxicology Specialist Incorporated, M-06215097. Jonathan Copley, Renee Close, and Carlton Shier discussed the amendment with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the amendment as reviewed. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION:
Stierle and Stierle, 2007-12. Lori Flannery, Nancy Myers, and Dennis Humble discussed the amendment with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the amendment as reviewed. Representative Keene seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Langan & Flynn, LLC, 695-07. Lori Southwood discussed the amendment with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Crenshaw to consider the amendment as reviewed. Senator Scorsone seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET:
Commerce Cabinet, 0700003581. Gwen Pinson, Jana Smith, and Bernard Decker discussed the agreement with the committee. A motion was made by Senator Tori to consider the agreement as reviewed. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
COMMERCE CABINET:
Bernard Deckard provided an overview of the New West contract in order to update the committee members.
With no further business before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:59.