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Be Aware:
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FOI #23-567 (12-28-23, 10:07 am) - Subject - Copies of the executed contracts for the Professional Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing RFP (KA100722)
Name - Jennifer Fabugais
Affiliation - Deltek
I'm submitting this FOI request to obtain copies of the executed contracts for the Professional Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing RFP (KA100722) which closed November 30, 2022. Please advise me of any potential fees prior to completing this request. Thank you.
FOI #23-566 (12-27-23, 9:35 am) - Subject - Landscape services for University Residential Properties
Name - Ashley Moreland
Affiliation - Mountain View Landscapes and Lawncare Inc.
I am requesting records for the award amount and copies of proposals for the residential properties on UCONN campus for landscaping services requested for BID #SK100623.
Thank you
Ashley Moreland
Mountain View Landscapes and Lawncare Inc.
Account/Operations Manager
413-265-9753
ashleym@mountainviewinc.com
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Sec. 1-210, we are requesting the following:
•Wage Determination issued by the CT Department of Labor regarding the UConn SouthResidence and Dining Hall project referenced above, and
•A list of subcontractors awarded by KBE Building Corporation to performed work on the UConnSouth Residence and Dining Hall referenced above
I am a newspaper reporter for The Oregonian. Pursuant to your state’s public records law, I request the following records:
Any university or athletic department notes, itineraries, schedules, photos, expense reports, emails, recordings, agendas or other materials or documents related to Nike-, Adidas- or Under Armour-sponsored trips, sometimes known as junkets, including to Southeast Asia, for any university or athletic department employees since Jan. 1, 2018.
I prefer to receive any responsive records electronically.
I am reaching out to request the most recent graduation commencement photography contract on file between the university and photographer. If a specific date range is needed please utilize 1/1/23 - 1/1/24. The contract should include rebate information if applicable, the length of the contract and all binding parameters.
FOI #23-561 - Subject - Employee Directory Information
Name - Frank Patterson
Affiliation -
I am contacting you in regard to a public records/information request.
I am looking for an up-to-date list of your current employees, full names, hire date, e-mail address, and salary, if possible, in digital format (excel preferred). I prefer to receive these documents via e-mail at requests@academyresearchgroup.com
FOI #23-559 (12-20-23, 2:36 pm) - Subject - Previous records 2
Name - Joshua Eaton
Affiliation - Hearst Connecticut Media Group
I request any and all records released by UConn Storrs to Jennifer Mellon pursuant to FOI requests #23-491, which was filed on Nov. 30, 2023. I also request all final response letters associated with this request.
Please release these records to me on a rolling basis as your office processes them, rather than waiting to release any records until all records are processed.
FOI #23-558 (12-20-23, 1:43 pm) - Subject - Previous records
Name - Joshua Eaton
Affiliation - Hearst Connecticut Media Group
I request any and all records released by UConn Storrs to Jennifer Mellon pursuant to FOI requests #23-530, which was filed on Nov. 30, 2023. I also request all final response letters associated with this request.
Please release these records to me on a rolling basis as your office processes them, rather than waiting to release any records until all records are processed.