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FOI #21-154 - Subject - University Athletic District Dev. Ph 2 - Project No. 201696 (Internal Case #19-17)
Name - Hope Redding
Affiliation -
We are requesting updated payroll records submitted by the contractors listed below for work performed on the University Athletic District Dev. Ph 2 - Project No. 201696. Please see the attached FOI letter. We would like to continue receiving the responsive records electronically. If you have trouble opening the attachment or need anything further on our end, please let us know.
• C & C Mechanical Insulation for Wk ending 2.27.21 through to the present
• Capozzoli Water Management for Wk ending 2.27.21 through to the present
• Columbia Sheet Metal for Wk ending 2.28.21 through to the present
• Ferguson Mechanical for Wk ending 2.27.21 through to the present
• Labco (sub to Ferguson Mech) for Wk ending 2.27.21 through to the present
• MT Ford Industries for Wk ending 2.27.21 through to the present
• P & D Mechanical for Wk ending 2.28.21 through to the present
• Stairs & Steel for Wk ending 2.27.21 through to the present
• William Roberts Electric for Wk ending 2.26.21 through to the present
Please note I am looking for copies of the following:
Most recent janitorial services contract.
Most recent janitorial services RFP.
Most recent response from award winner for said RFP.
For ALL UConn Campuses (UConn Health, Storrs and Regional Campuses)
Let me know if there is anything additional you may need to process request. Thank you.
I am seeking to obtain a copy of the appropriate hiring documents (including, as applicable, letter of appointment; most recent & active contract; any amendments and/or extensions to original documents since date of signing; or other undescribed but applicable document(s)) for UConn head softball coach Laura Valentino.
Andy Wittry
Out of Bounds with Andy Wittry (Substack newsletter)
FOI #21-151 (05-2-21, 10:04 pm) - Subject - Athletics
Name - Andy Wittry
Affiliation - Out of Bounds with Andy Wittry (Substack newsletter)
I'd like to make a public records request for a copy of any emails, as well as any related attachments, sent to or from AD David Benedict starting April 26 and ending May 2, 2021 that include "Kaplan Hecker," while ignoring any responsive documents from industry newsletters, such as D1.ticker. Since this request is of public interest, I'd like to request that any associated fees are waived.
Please find my contact information below:
Andy Wittry
(513) 403-6498
andrew.wittry@gmail.com
6973 Goldenrod Avenue
Rockford, MI 49341
Andy Wittry
Out of Bounds with Andy Wittry (Substack newsletter)
FOI #21-150 (04-28-21, 9:44 am) - Subject - Athletics
Name - Andy Wittry
Affiliation - Out of Bounds with Andy Wittry (Substack newsletter)
I'd like to make a public records request for a copy of any emails, as well as any related attachments, sent or received by President Thomas Katsouleas starting April 27 and ending April 28, 2021 that include any of "Board of Governors," "Emmert" or "extension." Since this request is of public interest, I'd like to request that any associated fees are waived.
FOI #21-149 - Subject - Student Directory Information
Name - Latifa Nassoro
Affiliation -
I would like to submit a request for the students currently enrolled in the Spring 2021 at all colleges and departments of the University of Connecticut. And if you’re not the person in charge, I would really appreciate if you could point me to the right person for the requested information.
Please, include the following information in an excel spreadsheet:
• Name
• Local Address
• Local Telephone number
• Permanent/Home Address
• Hometown and state
• E-mail address
• Major(s)
• College(s) enrolled in
• Class or year in a program
• Dates of attendance
• Full-time/part-time enrollment status
• Participation in study abroad (not location)
• Degrees earned or those applied for during the current academic term
Andy Wittry
Out of Bounds with Andy Wittry (Substack newsletter)
FOI #21-148 (04-25-21, 1:12 pm) - Subject - Athletics
Name - Andy Wittry
Affiliation - Out of Bounds with Andy Wittry (Substack newsletter)
I'd like to make a public records request for a copy of any emails, as well as any related attachments, sent or received by Director of Athletics David Benedict starting April 19 and ending April 23, 2021 that include any of: "EA Sports," "CLC," or "Learfield," while ignoring any responsive documents from industry newsletters, such as D1.ticker. Since this request is of public interest, I'd like to request that any associated fees are waived. Please let me know in advance if there's a cost associated with this request.
FOI #21-147 (04-23-21, 10:40 am) - Subject - Main Campus Parking Replacements Project #300023
Name - Paul Fitzgerald
Affiliation - Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger, PC (law firm)
This office represents All Seasons Landscaping, Inc. in connection with the above-referenced project. Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, Connecticut General Statutes § 1-7 et. seq., we hereby request an opportunity to inspect and copy the following documents relating to the project:
1. All correspondence (including e-mails) between the University of Connecticut (“UCONN”) and C.J. Fucci, Inc. (“Fucci”) concerning the Project.
2. All correspondence (including e-mails) between the University of Connecticut personnel (“UCONN”) concerning the Project.
3. All correspondence (including e-mails) between UCONN and Stantec concerning the Project.
4. All correspondence (including e-mails) between Fucci and Stantec concerning the Project.
5. The prequalification package submitted by Fucci on the Project.
6. A list of the small business enterprise (“SBE”) contractors utilized by Fucci on the Project.
7. All time and material submittals
8. All product submittals from Fucci for the Project.
9. All construction schedules issued in connection with the Project.
10. All change orders submitted by Fucci on the Project.
11. Per Section 01-1000 of the Project specifications:
FOI #21-146 (04-22-21, 11:58 am) - Subject - All Information Related to Old Colony Construction for ITB #UCHC4-117414108
Name - Brian Miller
Affiliation - Superior Environmental Corp
ITB Number: UCHC4-117414108
ITB Title: 18-602-.02 Project Name: Fuel Oil Tank Permanent Closure & Piping Replacement/Parking Lot A3
Primarily we are interested in information regarding the 10% surety bid bond that Old Colony Construction included in its response to this invitation to bid. As such, we are requesting copies of all documents relating to Old Colony Construction and this invitation to bid and the resulting project.
We are also requesting copies of all emails between Uconn staff and Old Colony Construction regarding this invitation to bid and the resulting project. Old Colony Construction's email domain is @occllc.com.
FOI #21-145 (04-22-21, 7:15 am) - Subject - Faculty Communications
Name - Student Student
Affiliation -
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request copies of the following records:
any and all correspondence between Head Teaching Assistant of the Department of Communication and Dr. Stephen Stifano, also of the Department of Communication.