The Government Contract Review Committee met on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at 10:00 AM, in Room 171 of the Capitol Annex. Senator Vernie McGaha, Chair, called the meeting to order, and the secretary called the roll.
Present were:
Members: Senator Vernie McGaha, Co-Chair; Representative Dennis Keene, Co-Chair; Senators Carroll Gibson, Ernesto Scorsone, and Elizabeth Tori; Representatives Jesse Crenshaw, Brad Montell, and Brent Yonts.
Guests: Lori Flannery, Mark Farrow, Glenn Mitchell, Michael Judge, Fran Pinkston, Brad Nilsson, Brad Stone, Mark Lyle, Dr. Patrick Sheridan, Shannon Stamper, Mike Hill, Todd Shipp, Joel Schrader.
LRC Staff: Kim Eisner, Becky Barnes, Brad Metcalf, Matt Ross, and Jennifer Wilson.
A motion was made by Representative Keene to approve Minutes of the September 11, 2007 meeting of the committee. Senator Scorsone seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Keene to consider as reviewed, the Corrections List. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Crenshaw to consider as reviewed, the Addition List item, #1; 08-05 Frierson Consulting. Senator Scorsone seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Senator Scorsone requested for items #2 and #3; 0600002141, Navigant Consulting and 0700004312, NKCES be discussed with the committee.
A motion was made by Representative Keene 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 Representative Keene 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 Representative Keene 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 Representative Keene 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:
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Robin J. Wilson, 0700005390.
HEALTH SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
Lynn, Fulkerson, Nichols & Kinkel, PLLC, 0700005760.
INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY:
First Southwest Company, 0700006231.
INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF:
Michigan Peer Review Organization, 0700005516.
JUSTICE CABINET:
Multi, 0700005749.
KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM:
mStoner Incorporated, 349.
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
George Ann Rice, 2008-483.
PARKS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Preferred Marketing Solutions, 0700004263.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
IMSA, 0700005146; Strategic Value Solutions Incorporated, 0700005952.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY:
Stengel Hill Architecture, A081070; BHDP, A081080; Pearson & Peters Architects, PLC, A081090; Big Bad Incorporated, K08-126; immixTechnology/WebEx, K08125; St. Elizabeth Medical Center, K08127; Lajuana Wilcher, K08128.
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Dr. Gerald Nosich; Foundation for Critical Thinking, 310708.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT, OFFICE OF:
On Point Technology, 0700005725.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE AMENDMENTS
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Piedra Data Services, LLC, 0700003166.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET:
Foppe Technical Group, C-04482446-4.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY:
Sanborn Solutions, LLC, 0600000783; Open GIS Consortium Incorporated, 0600001385.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY:
Frierson Consulting, 08-05.
PUBLIC ADVOCACY, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Kentucky Self-Advocates for Freedom Incorporated, 0600002367.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Mike Faulconer, M-06187700.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY:
Champlin / Haupt Architects, A071100.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE:
Multi-Legal, 07019.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES:
Lake Cumberland CSO Incorporated, 0700005465.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Fayette County Board of Education, 0700005462; Audubon Area Community Services Incorporated, 0700005627; Bullitt County Health Department, 0700005915.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
Gray Hawk VFD, 0700005728; Monroe County Fiscal Court, 0700005847; Campbell County Fiscal Court, 0700005856; Hopkins County Fiscal Court, 0700005896; Elliott County Fiscal Court, 0700005899; Knott County Fiscal Court, 0700005920; Knott County Fiscal Court, 0700005922; City of Monticello, 0700005945; Martin County Fiscal Court, 0700005958; McCreary County Fiscal Court, 0700005972; Clinton County Fiscal Court, 0700005974; Warren County Fiscal Court, 0700005978; City of Monticello, 0700005979; City of Corbin, 0700006132; Boyle County Fiscal Court, 0700006153; Perry County Fiscal Court, 0700006176; Perry County Fiscal Court, 0700006177; Perry County Fiscal Court, 0700006178; Perry County Fiscal Court, 0700006179; Perry County Fiscal Court, 0700006189; Perry County Fiscal Court, 0700006190; City of Russellville, 0700006198; Hart County Fiscal Court, 0700006199.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY:
Teco Coal Corporation, 0700005839; Estill County Energy Partners, 0700005843; Engineering Consulting Service, 0700006150.
HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR:
American Red Cross, 0700005783; Northern Kentucky Cooperative, 0700005877.
INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF:
Justice Cabinet, 0700006234.
JUSTICE CABINET:
Kentucky School Boards Association, 0700005927.
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Pennyroyal Mental Health, 0700005855.
NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CABINET:
City of Hazard, 0700005715.
PARKS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Breaks Interstate Parks Commission, 0700005983.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES:
Kentucky Associates for Community Action Incorporated, 0700004691.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Treasurer Jenkins Independent Board of Education, 0600000400; Treasurer Powell County Board of Education, 0600000427; Treasurer Jessamine County Board of Education, 0600000470; Campbell County YMCA After School, 0600001125; Treasurer Jefferson County Board of Education, 0600001255; Kentucky Center for the Arts, 0600002701; Louisville Science Center, 0700003361; Treasurer Lincoln County Board of Education, 0700003819; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, 0700004209.
FAIR BOARD:
Louisville Fire Department, 0700004981.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
Harrison County Fiscal Court, 0600001636; Webster County Fiscal Court, 0600001772; Mountain Water District, 0600002928; Owsley County Fiscal Court, 0700003379; University of Louisville Research Foundation, 0700004182; City of Somerset, 0700004611; Webster County Fiscal Court, M-03189127-2.
HEALTH SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
Northern Kentucky Cooperative, M-06117476.
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Four Rivers Behavioral Health, 0700004811; Pennyroyal Mental Health, 0700004812; Green River Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation Board d/b/a/ Rivervalley Behavior, 0700004813; Lifeskills Incorporated, 0700004814; Communicare Incorporated, 0700004815; Seven Counties Services, 0700004816; Comprehend Incorporated, 0700004818; Pathways Incorporated, 0700004819; Cumberland River Mental Health Mental Retardation Board Incorporated, 0700004822; Lake Cumberland Mental Health Mental Retardation Board d/b/a The Adanta Group, 0700004823; Bluegrass Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation, 0700004824.
PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Seven Counties Services, 0700003995.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
WERE SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
JUVENILE JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Correctional Eye Care, 0700005874. Mark Lyle and Dr. Patrick Sheridan 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 electing to abstain (pass).
PUBLIC PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Sturgill Turner Barker and Moloney, PLLC, 0700005867. Shannon Stamper discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Crenshaw to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Scorsone seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
John E. Witt, 0700005707. A motion was made by Senator Scorsone to defer the contract until the November meeting of the committee. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Senator Tori requested project number and information on contract 0700005707, John E. Witt.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Burgess and Niple Incorporated, 0700006084; QK4, 0700006089; HMB Professional Engineers Incorporated, 0700006175. Mike Hill and Todd Shipp discussed the contracts with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to defer the contracts until the November meeting of the committee. Representative Crenshaw seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT AMENDMENT
WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Burgess and Niple Incorporated, 0700005771. Mike Hill and Todd Shipp discussed the amendment with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to defer the amendment until the November meeting of the committee. Representative Crenshaw seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR $10K AND UNDER
WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION:
Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC, 2008-10. Lori Flannery discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Senator Scorsone to consider the contract as reviewed. Representative Keene seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT
WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET:
Kentucky Retirement Systems, 0700006064. Fran Pinkston and Brad Nilsson discussed the agreement with the committee. A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider the agreement as reviewed. Representative Yonts seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY:
Foundation Telecommunications Incorporated, 0700005838. Brad Stone discussed the agreement with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Montell to consider the agreement as reviewed. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Scorsone, Representative Crenshaw, and Representative Keene voting NO.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY:
Knott County Fiscal Court, 0700005842; Bell County Fiscal Court, 0700005849. Brad Stone discussed the agreements with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Montell to consider the agreements as reviewed. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Scorsone voting NO.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Multi, 0700005734. Mark Farrow, Glenn Mitchell, and Michael Judge discussed the amendment with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Crenshaw to consider the amendment as reviewed. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE AMENDMENT ADDITION ITEM
WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Navigant Consulting Incorporated, 0600002141. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to defer the amendment until the November meeting of the committee. Senator Scorsone seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENT ADDITION ITEM WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
NKCES, 0700004312. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to defer the amendment until the November meeting of the committee. Senator Scorsone seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The Office of the Governor, Kentucky Office of Homeland Security requested a renewal of the exemption granted on January 9, 2007 from review by the committee all Master Agreements issued as instruments of obligation for funds received under the following Federal Homeland Security Grant Programs: FY 2008 State Homeland Security Grant Program, FY 2008 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program, FY 2008 Citizen Corps Program, FY 2008 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, FY 2008 Buffer Zone Protection Program, 2008 Emergency Management Performance Grant, FY 2008 Metropolitan Medical Response System Program, FY 2008 Infrastructure Grant Programs, FY 2008 Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program. The exemption request would expire December 31, 2008. Joel Schrader discussed the exemption with the committee. A motion was made by Senator Gibson to approve the exemption request. Representative Montell seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Scorsone and Representative Keene voting NO.
Representative Yonts requested a list of who applied for grant funds, what was applied for, who was denied funds and the reason for the denial.
The Transportation Cabinet's request for an exemption from the biennial restriction was deferred from the September meeting of the committee. The committee deferred the request until the November meeting in order to obtain additional information.
With no further business before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.