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FOI #24-409 (08-28-24, 11:13 am) - Subject - FOIA Request for PTR Application Files
Name - John
Affiliation -
Dear FOIA Officer,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the following informaiton from the PTR application files of UConn employee Zongjie Wang for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024:
1, A copy of her CV.
2, The sections covering Professional Experience and Educational Background from her PTR form.
Furthermore, I kindly request that all associated fees be waived as the release of this information serves the public interest and is not intended for commercial gain.
I want to submit an FOI for a few things surrounding the new documentary “Innovation in Connecticut.”
How much did it cost to make?
Is there a contract with Werth? If so can I get a copy?
Was there a bidding process involved or an RFP? If so can I get a copy?
Are there purchase orders from Werth as to what they spent the money on? If so can I get copies of them?
Is there any documentation as to how the funds were spent? If so in whatever for that may be can I get copies?
How was this funded?
Also I understand the documentary was made by Zeljko Mirkovic of Werth.
When did he become a professor at UConn?
Was his position advertised?
Was anyone else interviewed for that position?
Is it a new position that was created for him?
How much is he being paid as a UConn professor?
FOI #24-407 (08-27-24, 9:29 pm) - Subject - Sponsorship in Gampel Pavilion
Name - Patrick Boots
Affiliation - WHKA FM 87.7
Hello to whom it may concern,
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the principles outlined in the Connecticut General Statutes, WHKA FM 87.7 Inc. respectfully requests information regarding current sponsorship agreements for inside of Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, including for physical and digital signage, basketball court logo rights, and painted sponsor identification including any contracts, pricing detail, and rates.
If any copy and postage fees are proposed, please provide an itemized receipt for the reasonable charges of each document. If this request is denied, we ask that the denial is justified in writing with reference to specific exemptions of the FOIA and Connecticut General Statutes.
If there is any additional information I can provide, please do not be afraid to ask.
FOI #24-406 (08-26-24, 10:56 am) - Subject - UConn Athletics: Football Field Sponsorship details
Name - Matt Brown
Affiliation - Extra Points
I am seeking a copy of the term sheet or contract between the UConn athletic department and the Bleeding Blue For Good NIL collective for football field sponsorship rights, as depicted in this news story:
FOI #24-405 (08-23-24, 11:48 am) - Subject - Dates
Name - Tyler Saremi
Affiliation -
Dates Lyndsey Masterson sat on Wellfleet Students Advisory Committee, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, or any other boards. This is in no relation to any RFP. Simply Freedom of Information Act request.
Pursuant to Connecticut's Public Records laws, I’d like to request electronic copies of all non-conference game contracts and related addendums for the 2024-2025 season for the UConn men's basketball program. Thank you for your time, it is appreciated.
FOI #24-403 - Subject - Iron Mountain Records Management
Name - Michael Cavallo
Affiliation -
Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of public records that are vendor invoices and current contract with the following Vendor: Iron Mountain Records Management. The service billed with these invoices are offsite record storage services. I would like to receive copies of this vendor’s invoices from April 2024, May 2024 & June 2024
John Boudreau
State of Connecticut Agency CT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CAPITAL
FOI #24-402 (08-21-24, 12:58 pm) - Subject - MF030122-3
Name - John Boudreau
Affiliation - State of Connecticut Agency CT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CAPITAL
STATE CC- Capital Campus is undertaking a rebranding initiative and will be updating all campus signage. To help our campus facilitate this, could Uconn please provide the actual contract link or file for MF030122-3?
So that I may include this contract in my purchase requisition within the CSCU procurement system, which utilizes UCONN contracts to streamline some of our purchases.
FOI #24-400 (08-21-24, 8:06 am) - Subject - Project bid information for UConn Field House Renovation - Phase 2A - Early Release Electrical Package - 20210041
Name - Jona Albana
Affiliation - ConstructConnect
I’m with ConstructConnect. We’re currently reporting on the above-mentioned project and I was hoping you can help me obtain bid information.
Can I get a copy of any addenda that have been released to date?
What is the estimated construction budget?
Can I get a copy of the plan holder’s list?
Do you have Union Requirements?