Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Pepsi and Coke (Joliet Junior College)
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| Submitted | Jan. 20, 2023 |
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From: Kayla Henson
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
- A copy of any and all contracts (including associated amendments and exhibits) awarded to Pepsi, Coca-Cola, or any subdivision thereof, for the provision of beverages or other goods in any facilities under the purview of this organization, including all activities and buildings associated with athletics, sports, dining services, or otherwise. If this agency does not have a contract with either of the named companies, please provide the equivalent agreement with the currently employed company.
- If the contract(s) was cancelled, any and all materials related to its cancellation.
- If the contract was cancelled, the statement from the university about cancellation.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Kayla Henson
From: Joliet Junior College
Thank you for writing to Joliet Junior College with your Freedom of Information Act request pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. On January 24, 2023, you made a request for the following information:
* A copy of any and all contracts (including associated amendments and exhibits) awarded to Pepsi, Coca-Cola, or any subdivision thereof, for the provision of beverages or other goods in any facilities under the purview of this organization, including all activities and buildings associated with athletics, sports, dining services, or otherwise. If this agency does not have a contract with either of the named companies, please provide the equivalent agreement with the currently employed company.
* If the contract(s) was cancelled, any and all materials related to its cancellation.
* If the contract was cancelled, the statement from the university about cancellation.
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and based on your response, we will respond within five business days of the receipt of your request. We will provide responsive documentation on or before January 31, 2023.
Sincerely,
Tracy Morris, Ed.D.
Compliance Officer
Joliet Junior College
D1004A
815-280-2704
(she, her, hers)
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) (r)
From: Joliet Junior College
Thank you for writing to Joliet Junior College with your Freedom of Information Act request pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. On January 24, 2023, you made a request for the following information:
* A copy of any and all contracts (including associated amendments and exhibits) awarded to Pepsi, Coca-Cola, or any subdivision thereof, for the provision of beverages or other goods in any facilities under the purview of this organization, including all activities and buildings associated with athletics, sports, dining services, or otherwise. If this agency does not have a contract with either of the named companies, please provide the equivalent agreement with the currently employed company.
* If the contract(s) was cancelled, any and all materials related to its cancellation.
* If the contract was cancelled, the statement from the university about cancellation.
Your request is granted with redactions. Please find the attached documentation responsive to your request. Certain redactions have been made pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/7 (1)(g).
According to this statute, the following information is exempt from disclosure: "Trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person or business where the trade secrets or commercial or financial information are furnished under a claim they are proprietary, privileged or confidential and that disclosure of such would cause competitive harm to the business." We were given permission from the agency to provide you with this information even though there is a confidentiality provision, with pricing and financial information redacted under this exemption.
You have the right to have your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, 5 ILCS 140/9.5 (a). You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to:
Public Access Counselor
Office of the Attorney General
500 South 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62706
Fax: 217-782-1396
Email: Publicaccess@atg.state.il.us
You also have the right to seek judicial review of your denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court, 5 ILCS 140/11.
If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this response, 5 ILCS 140/9.5 (a). Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request with this letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC.
Kind Regards,
Tracy Morris, Ed.D.
Compliance Officer
Joliet Junior College
D1004A
815-280-2704
(she, her, hers)
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) ®
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