Call to Order and Roll Call
The Government Contract Review Committee met on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at 10:00 AM, in Room 129 of the Capitol Annex. Senator Max Wise, Chair, called the meeting to order, and the secretary called the roll.
Present were:
Members: Senator Max Wise, Co-Chair; Representative Dennis Horlander, Co-Chair; Senators Julie Raque Adams and Julian M. Carroll; Representatives Diane St. Onge and Brent Yonts.
Guests: Joe Hamilton, Phillip Smith, Sharron Burton, Jenny Goins, Cary Bishop, David Carter, Holly McCoy-Johnson, Gina Carey, Chris Cohron, Tom Wine, and Deck Decker.
LRC Staff: Kim Eisner, Jarrod Schmidt, and Jay Jacobs.
DEFERRED ITEM:
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Jackson Lewis, P.C.; 161832. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to approve Minutes of the October 2016, meeting of the committee. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed the Personal Service Contract List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed the Personal Service Contract Amendment List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed the Memoranda of Agreement List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed the Memoranda of Agreement Amendment List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed the Correction List. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, OFFICE OF THE:
RFH, PLLC, 1700000694; Tichenor and Associates, 1700000695; Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC, 1700000701; York Neel & Associates, LLP, 1700000702.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING, DEPARTMENT OF:
Polygraph Systems, Inc., 1700000579.
DENTISTRY, BOARD OF:
McBrayer McGinnis Leslie and Kirkland, 1700000265.
DEPARTMENT FOR INCOME SUPPORT:
Howard D. Markowitz, MD, PLLC, 1700000358; Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Phd., PLLC, 1700000360.
DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH:
Crown Services, Inc., 1700000433.
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, KENTUCKY:
Clayton C. Rice, 1700000759.
EMBALMERS & FUNERAL HOME DIRECTORS, BOARD OF:
Kathleen K. Schell, 1700000019.
JUSTICE CABINET:
Mark Bernstein, DDS, 1700000273; Medical Legal Consultants, Inc., 1700000747.
JUVENILE JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Denise Adams, 1700000648; Larry Cavanah, 1700000649; Patricia A Hurt, 1700000768; Shirley Lafavers, 1700000769.
KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM:
Chattanooga State Community College, 698.
KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION:
McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC, 17-011.
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION:
Regulatory Solutions, LLC, 2017-14.
KENTUCKY LOTTERY CORPORATION:
The Buntin Group, Inc., 17-16-044-2.
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION:
Dr. Phoebe Winter, 16/17-20; Dr. Marianne Perie, 16/17-22.
MILITARY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Jeffrey M. Garris, 1700000719.
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Baker & Hostetler, LLP, 2017-175.
PUBLIC PROTECTION & REGULATION CABINET:
Mike Wilson, 1700000394; Thomas J Hellmann, Attorney-At-Law, PLLC, 1700000395.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Michael Baker International, Inc., 1700000732; EA Partners, PLC, 1700000806; HMB Professional Engineers, Inc., 1700000809.
TREASURER, OFFICE OF THE KENTUCKY STATE:
Xerox State & Local Solutions, Inc., 1700000446; Audit Services US, LLC, 1700000447; Verus Financial, LLC, 1700000450; Discovery Audit Services, LLC, 1700000451; Kelmar Associates, LLC, 1700000452.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY:
Commonwealth Anesthesia, PSC, K17-127; NewCity Media, Inc., K17-216; Equine Medical Associate, PSC, K17-218; Berkeley Research Group, LLC, K17-219.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE:
Advances in Education, 17-054.
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Symphony Mobilex, 1700000708
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE AMENDMENTS WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS:
Chrysalis House, Inc., 1400000760; Hope Center, 1400000820; Stites and Harbison, 1600003953.
DEPARTMENT FOR AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING:
Lifeline Homecare, Inc., 1600003962; Independence Assistance Services of the Bluegrass, 1600003963; Nicholas County Senior Citizens, 1600003966; Harrison County Circuit Court, 1600003967.
DEPARTMENT FOR INCOME SUPPORT:
Baba Sokan, MD, PSC, 1600001554.
DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES:
Island Peer Review Organization, Inc., 1600001435.
DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH:
Multi, 1600002605.
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Johna Rodgers Consulting, 18-049; Mountjoy Chilton Medley, 18-050.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Mary E. Martins, 1600001454; Scanlan Associates, LLC, 1600001455; Multi, 1600001586.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET - DIVISION OF ENGINEERING:
HMB Professional Engineers, Inc., 1000001609; Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., 1100001637; Third Rock Consultants, LLC, 1200002437; Third Rock Consultants, LLC, 1200003126.
MEDICAL LICENSURE, BOARD OF:
Multi, 1600002744.
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Multi, 2017-100.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Arnold Consulting Engineering, 1200000346; Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers Kentucky, Inc., 1200000653; Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., 1200002240; American Engineers, Inc., 1400000963; Burgess and Niple, Inc., 1400001672; GRW Aerial Surveys, Inc., 1400002667; McMurry and Livingston, 1600003723; Palmer Engineering Company, C-00124800-5; Presnell Associates, Inc., d/b/a QK4, C-02300472-3; Presnell Associates, Inc. d/b/a QK4, C-03349284-1; H. W. Lochner Consulting, Inc., C-04223604-2; W M B, Inc., C-99005798-3.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY:
Omni Architects, A141210; Champlin Architecture, A161100.
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Public Consulting Group, 1700000568.
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
THP Limited, Inc., 161806.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENTS WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
ATTORNEY GENERAL, OFFICE OF THE:
University of Louisville Research Foundation, 1700000100.
DEPARTMENT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES:
Chestnut Health Systems, Inc., 1600001724; NASDDDS, 1700000149; Kentuckyone Health Medical Group, 1700000384; Volunteers of America of Kentucky, Inc., 1700000515; Chrysalis House, Inc., 1700000516; Transitions, Inc., 1700000517; St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 1700000518; Lifeskills Industries, 1700000520; Seven Counties Services, Inc., 1700000521.
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES:
Department of Education, 1700000731.
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Hopkinsville Surface & Storm Utility, 1700000402.
DEPARTMENT FOR NATURAL RESOURCES:
Finance Real Property, 1600002812; Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, 1700000533.
DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH:
University of Kentucky Medical, 1600003211-1.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND INDEPENDENCE:
Cedar, Inc., 1700000632; National Energy Education Development, 1700000651; Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, 1700000709.
EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Ohio Valley Education Cooperative, 1700000498.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD:
Oldham County Board of Education, 1700000670.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Clay County Board of Education, 1600003605; Scott County Board of Education, 1600003637; Hancock County Board of Education, 1600003651; Harlan County Board of Education, 1600003652; Hart County Board of Education, 1600003653; Carter County Board of Education, 1700000041; Teach for America, 1700000258; Jefferson County Board of Education, 1700000281; Jefferson County Board of Education, 1700000315; Southern Regional Education Board, 1700000363; Murray State University, 1700000399; Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, 1700000416; University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1700000469; University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1700000612; Ohio Valley Education Cooperative, 1700000623; Ohio Valley Education Cooperative, 1700000626; Murray State University, 1700000643; Kentucky Valley Education, 1700000660; Montgomery County Board of Education, 1700000742; Fayette County Board of Education, 1700000743.
LIBRARIES & ARCHIVES, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Rowan County Public Library, 1700000668.
MILITARY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Multi, 1700000329; Multi, 1700000330; Multi, 1700000591.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT:
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1700000435; Owensboro Health, Inc. d/b/a Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, 1700000561; SOAR, 1700000562; Gateway Juvenile Diversion Project, Inc., 1700000563; The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc., 1700000564; Pike County Fiscal Court, 1700000653; Pike County Fiscal Court, 1700000654; Pike County Fiscal Court, 1700000662; Henderson County Fiscal Court, 1700000664; Knott County Fiscal Court, 1700000665; Martin County Fiscal Court, 1700000666; Floyd County Fiscal Court, 1700000707; Breathitt County Fiscal Court, 1700000712; City of Irvine, 1700000716; Kentucky Housing Corporation, 1700000780; City of Hazard, 1700000798; Hopkins County Fiscal Court, 1700000807; City of Danville, 1700000810; City of Hazard, 1700000813.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS:
Bluegrass Prevention Center, 1400000390; Morehead State University, 1400000391; Morehead State University, 1400000814; Morehead State University, 1500001326; Shepherds House, Inc., 1500001333.
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Multi, 1500001216; Multi, 1500001218.
COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS:
River Valley Behavioral Health, 1600002109.
DEPARTMENT FOR AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING:
Multi, 1600001202; Multi, 1600001203; Multi, 1600001204; Multi, 1600001205; Multi, 1600001207; Multi, 1600001208; Multi, 1600001210; Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc., 1600003959; Bluegrass Community Action, 1600003960; Franklin County Council On Aging, Inc., 1600003961; Estill County Fiscal Court, 1600003964; Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Inc., 1600003965; Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, 1600003968; Bluegrass Community Action Age, 1600004007; Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc., 1600004034.
DEPARTMENT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES:
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1600001735.
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES:
Multi, 1600002561.
DEPARTMENT FOR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS & VOLUNTEER SERVICES:
Kentucky Senior Service Corps, 1600003521.
DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH:
Aids Volunteers, Inc., 1600001578; Volunteers of America of Kentucky, Inc., 1600001579; University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1600001881; University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1600001907; Kentuckiana Health Collaborative, 1600002458; Public Health Foundation, 1600003135; University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1600003211.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Eastern Kentucky University, 1600001274; University of Louisville Research Foundation, 1600002548; University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1600002764; KCTCS, 1600003882; Warren County Board of Education, 1700000287; Paducah In Board of Education, 1700000381.
MILITARY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Multi, 1600001190.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT:
City of Nicholasville, 1300000905.
TRAVEL, DEPARTMENT OF:
Multi, 1600003765.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT, OFFICE OF:
City of Bowling Green, 1600001460; Buffalo Trace Area Development District, 1600001494; City of Bowling Green, 1600001963.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS WERE SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
PERSONNEL-OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY:
Aon Consulting, Inc., 1700000611. Sharron Burton and Jenny Goins discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR $10K AND UNDER WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET:
Baker & Hostetler, LLP, 1700000657. Cary Bishop and David Carter discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Representative Horlander seconded the motion, which passed.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENTS WERE SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
ATTORNEY GENERAL, OFFICE OF THE:
Prosecutors Advisory Council, 1700000332. Holly McCoy-Johnson, Gina Carey, Chris Cohron, and Tom Wine discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed.
OFFICE OF THE KENTUCKY HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE:
Multi, 1700000740. Deck Decker discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS WERE SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES:
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 1600003667. Joe Hamilton and Phillip Smith discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Carroll seconded the motion, which passed.
EXEMPTION REQUEST:
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET:
The Energy and Environment Cabinet requested an exemption from the two year contracting restrictions and an exemption from the committee’s routine review process for Division of Abandoned Mine Lands Waterline Memoranda of Agreements and will file quarterly reports. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to grant the request to December 31, 2018. Representative Horlander seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET:
The Energy and Environment Cabinet requested an exemption from the two year contracting restrictions and an exemption from the committee’s routine review process for Division of Abandoned Mine Land Economic and Community Pilot Program Memoranda of Agreements and will file quarterly reports. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to grant the request to December 31, 2018. Representative Horlander seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.