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FOI #26-520 (08-12-26, 1:18 pm) - Subject - Request for Solicitation Documents: RFP #JIL-PRCH-RFP-3628-B
Name - Kendra Perdue-Smith
Affiliation - City Colleges of Chicago
I am reaching out to request copies of the solicitation documents associated with the awarded agreement with Flywire. We are currently reviewing the opportunity to work with them and would like to better understand the solicitation requirements, scope of services, awarded contract terms, pricing, and any related documentation.
If available, could you please provide the following:
Original solicitation or RFP document- #JIL-PRCH-RFP-3628-B
Scope of work/specifications
Award documentation and evaluation information
Executed agreement or contract documents
Pricing schedules or awarded pricing
Any applicable amendments, addenda, or supporting documents
Flywire's full response to the solicitation
These materials will assist us in determining how our organization may be able to participate and utilize the awarded contract (piggyback).
Thank you for your assistance. I appreciate your time and look forward to receiving the requested information.
FOI #26-519 (08-12-26, 11:40 am) - Subject - Email correspondence between UConn Housing and Landmark Properties
Name - Student Student
Affiliation - The Daily Campus
I am looking for any email correspondence between the UConn administration, UConn Residential Life and Landmark Properties and Landmark Construction about building The Standard at Four Corners from Jan. 1, 2023 to Aug. 1, 2025. Correspondence might include project building timeline and progress updates.
FOI #26-518 - Subject - CFOIA Request: Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment Demolition and Abatement
Name - Mark Zurada
Affiliation -
This is a request for public records made under CFOIA and the common law right of access. Please confirm receipt of this message. Kindly send all responsive documents electronically — either by replying directly or emailing the address below. This unique address helps me organize my requests, so please use it exactly as shown:
recordrequest+40590.1786514969875@govrecordrequest.com
Records requested:
Please send the final and compiled bid tabulation (bid tally), including all quantities and unit pricing for each bidder, for 'Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment Demolition and Abatement' that was submitted on 04/28/2022. I believe the project number is '7706', but I could be mistaken. If so, please use the project name and date to lookup the responsive documents. We specifically request the line-item bid tabulation showing each material, quantity, unit, and unit price for every bidder. If no such line-item tally was created, please provide the full bid submissions from each contractor. A grand total sheet alone is not sufficient to satisfy this request unless it was a lump sum bid.
Below is an example of the format we are looking for that the engineer usually creates at the completion of the bid:
BIDDER 1 BIDDER 2
Item # Material Quantity Unit UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
GRAND TOTAL GRAND TOTAL
FOI #26-517 (08-11-26, 10:59 am) - Subject - Employment Records
Name - Michael Richards
Affiliation -
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-200 et seq., I request public records concerning former UConn employee Sinéad Griffin (or Sinead Griffin or Sinead Majella Griffin) who served as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics between 2020 and 2022.
I am requesting:
1. The employment contract (and applicable renewals, if any) and records establishing the initial and final dates of employment and nature of separation (resignation, termination, end of contract, etc.).
2. Description of duties of the employee, courses taught, and research performed during this period.
3. The source of funding if applicable.
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-200 et seq., I request public records concerning former UConn employee Peter Michael Jednak (also known as Michael “Mike” Jednak), who served as Associate Vice President of Facilities Operations from approximately 2013 through August 2023.
I am requesting:
1. Records establishing his final date of employment and nature of his separation (resignation, termination, retirement, etc.).
2. Any resignation, termination, separation, severance, or settlement agreement concerning his departure.
3. Records reflecting his eligibility for rehire.
4. Any non-exempt complaints, grievances, investigations, disciplinary records, findings, or outcomes concerning him, including matters involving employees, contractors, or bargaining units.
5. Any non-exempt records concerning allegations that employees or contractors were directed to perform work outside their contractual or bargaining-unit obligations, and any resulting investigation or findings
FOI #26-514 (08-10-26, 4:26 pm) - Subject - Football Support Staff Member Salaries
Name - Tom Seipp
Affiliation -
Below is my request to obtain the following public records:
1. The current base salary (and additional/supplemental compensation, if applicable) information for all Football Support Staff Members listed below.
2. If the Employee is on contract, please provide the contract as well. If the Employee is not on a contract and is an at-will employee, please only provide the base salary (and additional/supplemental compensation, if applicable).
3. If available, the budgeted amount available for the football support staff employees.
If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me of the cost. 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. 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.
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Robert Weiner
Brooks Jenkins
Junior Collins
Daryl Ely
Bo Buttermore
Nik Kessel
Phill Guard
Brock Hillyer
Jake DelCampo
Nate Atkins
Brady Lichtenberg
Brad Bichey
Christian Klinec
Corbin Green
Mike Fiorito
Jabari Taylor
Andrew Terwilliger
Tayler Riddick
Stephen Mathie
Zach Potter
Ian Fried
AJ Harrison
Colin Leddy
Sevyn Banks
Mason Huntermark
Angelina Gaspard
FOI #26-513 (08-10-26, 2:26 pm) - Subject - Letters of Intent
Name - Katy Golvala
Affiliation - CT Mirror
Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), CGS § 1-200, et seq, I am requesting access to the following public documents:
- Any letter(s) of intent signed by UConn Health and Bristol Health for the acquisition by UConn Health of any Bristol Health assets, including Bristol Hospital. The letter was signed in April 2026.
- Any letter(s) of intent signed by UConn Health and Day Kimball Hospital for the acquisition by UConn Health of Day Kimball Hospital. The letter was signed in April 2026.
As you know, FOIA provides that if portions of a document are exempt from release, the remainder must be segregated and disclosed. In the event that you deny all or any portion of this request, please respond in writing and cite to the specific provision of FOIA or any other statute that you contend supports the denial.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, I would appreciate your contacting me by telephone or e-mail, as I am making this request in my capacity as a news reporter, and the information is of timely value.
I look forward to hearing from you promptly, within four business days, as required by FOIA § 1-210 and § 1-206.
Please feel welcome to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions for the best way to fulfill this request.
A copy of the most up-to-date signed contract between The University of Connecticut Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Anthony Travel, LLC/On-Location for travel management services. Any and all related documents, including:
• Master agreements/Original Contracts
• Statements of work (SOWs)
• Amendments
• Addendums
• Renewal notices
• Pricing schedules
• Travel Management Invoices
• Correspondence or memos that clarify scope or terms
This is a request for public records made under CFOIA and the common law right of access. Please confirm receipt of this message. Kindly send all responsive documents electronically — either by replying directly or emailing the address below. This unique address helps me organize my requests, so please use it exactly as shown:
recordrequest+40590.1786320756566@govrecordrequest.com
Records requested:
Please send the final and compiled bid tabulation (bid tally), including all quantities and unit pricing for each bidder, for 'South Campus Infrastructure - Package 1' that was submitted on 06/01/2023. I believe the project number is '300241-Package 1', but I could be mistaken. If so, please use the project name and date to lookup the responsive documents. We specifically request the line-item bid tabulation showing each material, quantity, unit, and unit price for every bidder. If no such line-item tally was created, please provide the full bid submissions from each contractor. A grand total sheet alone is not sufficient to satisfy this request unless it was a lump sum bid.
Below is an example of the format we are looking for that the engineer usually creates at the completion of the bid:
BIDDER 1 BIDDER 2
Item # Material Quantity Unit UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
GRAND TOTAL GRAND TOTAL