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FOI #25-121 - Subject - UConn South Residence and Dining Hall (Internal File #23-52
Name - Hope Redding
Affiliation -
Please see below the list of contractors for whom we are seeking updated certified payroll records for work performed on the UConn South Residence and Dining Hall project. Attached is FOI letter for your use. Should you have questions and/or need anything further on our end, please let me know.
• DGI Technologies for Wk ending 8.25.24 through to the present
• Ferguson Electric for Wk ending 1.18.25 through to the present
• Ferguson Mechanical HVAC for Wk ending 1.18.25 through to the present
• Ferguson Mechanical PLUM for Wk ending 1.18.25 through to the present
• Mackenzie Painting for Wk ending 10.29.24 through to the present
FOI #25-120 (03-24-25, 10:45 am) - Subject - March Madness Confidential filming of MBB program
Name - Daniel Libit
Affiliation - Sportico
Any agreements between the university and CBS, the NCAA and/or any production company related to the filming or participation of the UConn men's basketball team in the 2025 NCAA March Madness Confidential video series.
FOI #25-119 (03-24-25, 7:33 am) - Subject - Freedom of Information Request all Files related to Employee
Name - Dan Katzbek
Affiliation -
Good morning
Please accept this note as official freedom of information request for the HR files of State of Connecticut, UConn employee Bongback "Bruce" Kwon. I am requesting electronic copies of any and all Kwon records. Special attention to any records, notes or complaints made from or reporting of Kwon: related to working condition, noise references or disputes with employees or supervisors.
FOI #25-116 (03-22-25, 4:11 pm) - Subject - UConn Athletics Current Concessions & Catering Contract / Prior RFP Results
Name - John Creedon
Affiliation - Creedon and Co., Inc.
Subject: Time-Sensitive FOIA Request – Current UConn Athletics Concessions and Catering Contract
Description of Records Requested:
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request a copy of the most recent fully executed contract and any amendments between the University of Connecticut and the vendor selected to provide food and beverage concessions and catering services for UConn Athletics under the current contract.
Specifically, I am requesting:
• The full contract agreement, including all amendments or extensions
• Any financial terms, such as commission rates, guaranteed payments, or capital investment requirements, marketing fund, etc.
• Any addenda outlining vendor responsibilities or exclusive rights
If available, please also include the winning proposal or scoring/selection documentation from the prior procurement process.
I am requesting these records in electronic format (PDF) and delivered via email to expedite processing. This request is time-sensitive due to an upcoming April 7, 2025 deadline to submit questions for the current RFP #CDR031925. I would be grateful for expedited review and processing if possible.
If available, please refer to the last awarded RFP or contract for athletic concessions and catering services at UConn prior to RFP #CDR031925. The scope would include venues such as Gampel Pavilion, Toscano Family Ice Forum, Joseph J. Morrone Stadium, and Elliot Ballpark. The vendor may have been Aramark, Centerplate, Sodexo, or another concessions operator.
Any email, document or communication pertaining to the case number 2024177702. Any mention of a violation of posting policies or indication of how this case was submitted and handled.
Below is my request to obtain the following public records: the most updated long-form employment contract, including all amendments, MOUs, appointment letters, raise letters and current base salary information for the following football coaches:
1. Head Coach: Jim Mora
2. Assistant Coach: Matt Brock
3. Assistant Coach: Gordon Sammis
4. Assistant Coach: Soug Shearer
5. Assistant Coach: Kenny McClendon
6. Assistant Coach: Pryce Tracy
7. Assistant Coach: Christian Pace
8. Assistant Coach: Kashif Moore
9. Assistant Coach: Antonio Wilcox
10. Assistant Coach: Cole Peterson
11. Assistant Coach: Dalton Hilliard
12. Assistant Coach: Siriki Diabate
FOI #25-113 (03-19-25, 12:02 pm) - Subject - Financial Aid Criteria
Name - Daniel Welch
Affiliation -
Feb. 16, 2025
University of Connecticut Financial Aid Department
Office of Student Financial Aid Services
Division of Student Life and Enrollment
233 Glenbrook Road Unit 4116
Storrs, CT 06269-4116
Dear Office of Student Financial Aid Services:
Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that describe financial aid rates over the last five academic years. If possible, please explain what the criteria for receiving financial aid is for. Additionally, please indicate if there is any rate of demographics receiving different amounts of financial aid.
If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed $100. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of financial aid at the University of Connecticut. The information obtained will be used for an article for the Quinnipiac University student newspaper the ‘Quinnipiac Chronicle’. As a journalism major, I am interested in creating a story about a potential price rise for Quinnipiac’s tuition, and I would like to compare its prices and criteria compared to other Connecticut universities. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act requires a response within four business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Pursuant to which grants access to copies of public records, we respectfully request the most up to date information pertaining to the following types of obligations:
• Outstanding and refundable credit balances.
• Checks exempt from Unclaimed Property Reporting.
• Unclaimed, uncashed, undeliverable, staled-dated, voided, overdue and/or outstanding payments or checks/warrants issued and owed by UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.