Communication Services Contract - Michigan - 2020 (Livingston County Sheriff)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Livingston County Sheriff of Livingston County, MI.
Tracking #

R000083-021320

Multi Request Communication Services Contract - Michigan - 2020
Status
Rejected

Communications

From: Beryl Lipton

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following materials related to inmate communication services and technologies at any and all county correctional or detention facility locations under the jurisdiction of this agency:

AGREEMENTS and CONTRACTS
Any and all agreements related to the acquisition and use of these inmate communication services and technologies, including installation, maintenance, financial requirements, or associated commissions.

This includes (but is not limited to) all contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits), data sharing agreements, insurance agreements, intergovernmental services agreements, licensing agreements, memorandums of understanding, and nondisclosure agreements regarding or relevant to this technology or service. Please provide a copy of any informal agreements, insurance agreements, liability waivers, and warranties that reference this technology or otherwise guide its use or the relationship between this agency, the provider or developer, or any other partner or entity that may use or access it.

Please include all associated supplemental materials, including any and all attachments, amendments, and exhibits. Please provide any other materials regarding the terms of service, including the term and expiration date of the current contract, as well as any optional contract extensions. Please include the name of the current telecommunication provider, as well as the services currently being provided pursuant to the agreement. Relevant companies include (but are not limited to) Global Tel Link (GTL), CenturyLink, City Tele Coin, ICSolutions, JPay, and Securus Technologies.

BIDDING and PROCUREMENT
A copy of any available or relevant solicitations, Requests for Expressions of Interest, Requests For Proposal (or equivalent calls for bids), responses to Requests for Expressions of Interest, letters of interest, responses to Requests for Proposal, sole source or limited source justification and approval documentation, documentation of selection, and other materials generated in the consideration, selection, provision, installation, maintenance, or use of the technology in question.

FINANCIAL MATERIALS - Purchase Orders, Invoices, Commission reports
Any invoice or payment records related to the financing or funding of these technologies or services, including a copy of any purchase orders, invoices, revenue reports, and other memoranda and documentation related to the payment or cost (or lack thereof) of the technology and related personnel, equipment, maintenance, or other elements concerning this system. Please include all usage and fee reports, providing as much segregable data as possible, including, but not limited to, the rate at which the funds were generated, the revenue generated for each service, the timeframe during which the funds were generated, the nature of the communication's payment (collect, prepaid, inmate account), etc. Please provide equivalent materials for video conferencing equipment and other electronic communication and telecommunication services.

Please provide the above materials as they relate to any and all inmate telecommunication services, including but not limited to:
• phone
• video visitation
• e-card
• e-mail
• text

Please also provide the above materials for any services associated with inmate tablets, internet access, or electronic services, including e-books, digital communications, mp3s and music, or similar communication or digital services.

Please provide all current contract materials and invoices for the period January 1, 2015 through the date this request is processed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. If you have any questions, please contact me at 617-299-1832.

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,

Beryl Lipton

From: Livingston County Sheriff

Dear Beryl Lipton:
Thank you for your interest in public records from Livingston County. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, Public Act 422 of 1976, as amended, MCL 15.231 et. seq.  Your request was received in this office on 2/13/2020 and given the reference number R000083-021320 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following materials related to inmate communication services and technologies at any and all county correctional or detention facility locations under the jurisdiction of this agency:

AGREEMENTS and CONTRACTS
Any and all agreements related to the acquisition and use of these inmate communication services and technologies, including installation, maintenance, financial requirements, or associated commissions.

This includes (but is not limited to) all contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits), data sharing agreements, insurance agreements, intergovernmental services agreements, licensing agreements, memorandums of understanding, and nondisclosure agreements regarding or relevant to this technology or service. Please provide a copy of any informal agreements, insurance agreements, liability waivers, and warranties that reference this technology or otherwise guide its use or the relationship between this agency, the provider or developer, or any other partner or entity that may use or access it.

Please include all associated supplemental materials, including any and all attachments, amendments, and exhibits. Please provide any other materials regarding the terms of service, including the term and expiration date of the current contract, as well as any optional contract extensions. Please include the name of the current telecommunication provider, as well as the services currently being provided pursuant to the agreement. Relevant companies include (but are not limited to) Global Tel Link (GTL), CenturyLink, City Tele Coin, ICSolutions, JPay, and Securus Technologies.

BIDDING and PROCUREMENT
A copy of any available or relevant solicitations, Requests for Expressions of Interest, Requests For Proposal (or equivalent calls for bids), responses to Requests for Expressions of Interest, letters of interest, responses to Requests for Proposal, sole source or limited source justification and approval documentation, documentation of selection, and other materials generated in the consideration, selection, provision, installation, maintenance, or use of the technology in question.

FINANCIAL MATERIALS - Purchase Orders, Invoices, Commission reports
Any invoice or payment records related to the financing or funding of these technologies or services, including a copy of any purchase orders, invoices, revenue reports, and other memoranda and documentation related to the payment or cost (or lack thereof) of the technology and related personnel, equipment, maintenance, or other elements concerning this system. Please include all usage and fee reports, providing as much segregable data as possible, including, but not limited to, the rate at which the funds were generated, the revenue generated for each service, the timeframe during which the funds were generated, the nature of the communication's payment (collect, prepaid, inmate account), etc. Please provide equivalent materials for video conferencing equipment and other electronic communication and telecommunication services.

Please provide the above materials as they relate to any and all inmate telecommunication services, including but not limited to:
• phone
• video visitation
• e-card
• e-mail
• text

Please also provide the above materials for any services associated with inmate tablets, internet access, or electronic services, including e-books, digital communications, mp3s and music, or similar communication or digital services.

Please provide all current contract materials and invoices for the period January 1, 2015 through the date this request is processed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. If you have any questions, please contact me at 617-299-1832.

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,

Beryl Lipton

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant County department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
PLEASE NOTE: The Michigan Freedom of Information Act does not require a public body to make a compilation, summary or report of information except as provided in Section 11 of FOIA for a State Agency. The County is not required to provide records in a digital format or on digital media if the County does not already have technological capability do to do.

From: Livingston County Sheriff

RE: Public Safety: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request created on February 13, 2020, Reference # R000083-021320
Dear Beryl ,
The Livingston County received a public records request from you on February 13, 2020. You requested the following:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following materials related to inmate communication services and technologies at any and all county correctional or detention facility locations under the jurisdiction of this agency:

AGREEMENTS and CONTRACTS
Any and all agreements related to the acquisition and use of these inmate communication services and technologies, including installation, maintenance, financial requirements, or associated commissions.

This includes (but is not limited to) all contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits), data sharing agreements, insurance agreements, intergovernmental services agreements, licensing agreements, memorandums of understanding, and nondisclosure agreements regarding or relevant to this technology or service. Please provide a copy of any informal agreements, insurance agreements, liability waivers, and warranties that reference this technology or otherwise guide its use or the relationship between this agency, the provider or developer, or any other partner or entity that may use or access it.

Please include all associated supplemental materials, including any and all attachments, amendments, and exhibits. Please provide any other materials regarding the terms of service, including the term and expiration date of the current contract, as well as any optional contract extensions. Please include the name of the current telecommunication provider, as well as the services currently being provided pursuant to the agreement. Relevant companies include (but are not limited to) Global Tel Link (GTL), CenturyLink, City Tele Coin, ICSolutions, JPay, and Securus Technologies.

BIDDING and PROCUREMENT
A copy of any available or relevant solicitations, Requests for Expressions of Interest, Requests For Proposal (or equivalent calls for bids), responses to Requests for Expressions of Interest, letters of interest, responses to Requests for Proposal, sole source or limited source justification and approval documentation, documentation of selection, and other materials generated in the consideration, selection, provision, installation, maintenance, or use of the technology in question.

FINANCIAL MATERIALS - Purchase Orders, Invoices, Commission reports
Any invoice or payment records related to the financing or funding of these technologies or services, including a copy of any purchase orders, invoices, revenue reports, and other memoranda and documentation related to the payment or cost (or lack thereof) of the technology and related personnel, equipment, maintenance, or other elements concerning this system. Please include all usage and fee reports, providing as much segregable data as possible, including, but not limited to, the rate at which the funds were generated, the revenue generated for each service, the timeframe during which the funds were generated, the nature of the communication's payment (collect, prepaid, inmate account), etc. Please provide equivalent materials for video conferencing equipment and other electronic communication and telecommunication services.

Please provide the above materials as they relate to any and all inmate telecommunication services, including but not limited to:
• phone
• video visitation
• e-card
• e-mail
• text

Please also provide the above materials for any services associated with inmate tablets, internet access, or electronic services, including e-books, digital communications, mp3s and music, or similar communication or digital services.

Please provide all current contract materials and invoices for the period January 1, 2015 through the date this request is processed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. If you have any questions, please contact me at 617-299-1832.

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,

Beryl Lipton

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Our procedure is to locate records, review them for exemptions, and then prepare them for your inspection and/or copying. The undersigned will be coordinating with other Livingston County departments in the collection, review and production of responsive records.
We are extending the date to respond to your FOIA request for no more than 10 business days, until 3/9/2020. Only one extension may be taken per FOIA request. This time frame estimate is nonbinding upon the County, but the County is providing the estimate in good faith. Providing an estimated time frame does not relieve a public body from any of the other requirements of this act.
In the event you are not satisfied with this response, I want to advise you of your rights. You have the right to submit a written appeal to the Livingston County Board of Commissioners, which specifically states the word “appeal” and identifies the reason.
Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.
Sincerely,
Kelly Kremidas
Office Assistant Records
Sheriff Office
517.540.7937

From: Livingston County Sheriff

Attachments:
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 13, 2020, Reference # R000083-021320.
Dear Beryl Lipton,
The following costs are being charged/estimated in compliance with Section 4 of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.234, according to the County's FOIA Procedures and Guidelines.  If the County is seeking a 50% deposit prior to providing the public records sought, the estimate is itemized on the invoice.
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Livingston County Public Records Center (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnlYshDhLiQyVYqoTDTJC-2FMp-2B1DqxbiSOB716lWKH1GEwxt0VV4m4XBI6MbB4Ut5IPfoCfqUVQG-2BGYs6RNKQ914g6iQ5-2FaN509oRhMwPqKdwD8cN_IPEsNzOx9-2FK1OS7yeNrwVeQwfcGDZXI90EMx-2BgI2gB-2FbA-2ByU8aNQbaN9YWmQQLIhkcEfCMBGEfw66kVAu5y4fJjG3YTp1w9sJqEqkfLlPHfIyzgX6KJtK59kczqdDs-2FU38Cr2u8zjPNGjMJeBpt-2Bxj2X9G0eDDmbFqYfxGM3Ef0-2BXcA2lajm1IS5-2BGUuBvBgWs0cPo03ghRy5jrnTjG0FfNeG4xnvBsVyEjHkaInC1VAhiD7AL3bDlKxAj5yhpwry8-2FkX2iR1p9K2OiplmuIAsaUMZieGBvEiAwRk5c67vP24-2F-2FWR-2BdiI6WOPhhIBOBoEM9pDMUysNR-2F6o5jPpP9A9GNzYtYCjSe7y9q56bOmZctQD7afD-2FWZnORr0HnvvQxx2EnaacAw0f-2Bx9ZPM-2BQNIMYiSmDmZH15PpPVWTzaYOI-3D)
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Livingston County with “FOIA No. R000083-021320” written in the memo section and mail to: ATTN: Public Records Officer - 150 S. Highlander Way Howell, MI. 48843 If you do not respond to this letter within 45 business days after the date this statement is sent, your request will be deemed withdrawn under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, Public Act 442 of 1976, MCL 15.231, et. seq.
In the event you are not satisfied with this response, I would like to advise you of your rights. You have the right to submit a written appeal to the Livingston County Board of Commissioners, which specifically states the word "appeal" and identifies the reason.
Sincerely, 
Kelly Kremidas
Office Assistant Records
Sheriff Office
Livingston County, MI Detailed Cost Itemization - access to FOIA Detailed Cost Itemization (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFiYLQ2vKbzN1E9fbWpDGy-2BN7vWaUa0wGryQZIbIDerVEuuU13VCZ1RuCoYcxenx5jt2-2BStLAyYppDUaXSilMUWE8munKZbxjMz1GiacrLvwqWjQV_IPEsNzOx9-2FK1OS7yeNrwVeQwfcGDZXI90EMx-2BgI2gB-2FbA-2ByU8aNQbaN9YWmQQLIhkcEfCMBGEfw66kVAu5y4fJjG3YTp1w9sJqEqkfLlPHfIyzgX6KJtK59kczqdDs-2FU38Cr2u8zjPNGjMJeBpt-2Bxj2X9G0eDDmbFqYfxGM3Ef0-2BXcA2lajm1IS5-2BGUuBvBgWs0cPo03ghRy5jrnTjG0FfNeG4xnvBsVyEjHkaInC1VAhiD7AL3bDlKxAj5yhpwr7ZRxkzEeWky0aUBiRvJcOrLbwN5CJO0cRONXQ19R7zhk0-2Bom8X3v9PKCwRCRdthoiVRoIO5WRdnOde95rNzLr1v-2F6ltWsTLQmVfjtghRULe1IM3VLhdGxo50NZf4sxA8NSDVlHQW1mLoX3iKWVrXFURq7bpv4RsJ9LdmRO7Vywk-3D)

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From: Livingston County Sheriff

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Dear Beryl Lipton,

In regards to the Public Safety: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request received on 2/13/2020 and given the Reference Number R000083-021320, the records have been in the status of " Waiting for Payment" for over forty-five (45) business days. Livingston County considers this request abandoned under MCL 15.234(14). If you would still like the records, please submit another Public Safety: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request. Thank you for using the FOIA Center.
Request Details
Reference Number: R000083-021320
Description of Records Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following materials related to inmate communication services and technologies at any and all county correctional or detention facility locations under the jurisdiction of this agency:

AGREEMENTS and CONTRACTS
Any and all agreements related to the acquisition and use of these inmate communication services and technologies, including installation, maintenance, financial requirements, or associated commissions.

This includes (but is not limited to) all contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits), data sharing agreements, insurance agreements, intergovernmental services agreements, licensing agreements, memorandums of understanding, and nondisclosure agreements regarding or relevant to this technology or service. Please provide a copy of any informal agreements, insurance agreements, liability waivers, and warranties that reference this technology or otherwise guide its use or the relationship between this agency, the provider or developer, or any other partner or entity that may use or access it.

Please include all associated supplemental materials, including any and all attachments, amendments, and exhibits. Please provide any other materials regarding the terms of service, including the term and expiration date of the current contract, as well as any optional contract extensions. Please include the name of the current telecommunication provider, as well as the services currently being provided pursuant to the agreement. Relevant companies include (but are not limited to) Global Tel Link (GTL), CenturyLink, City Tele Coin, ICSolutions, JPay, and Securus Technologies.

BIDDING and PROCUREMENT
A copy of any available or relevant solicitations, Requests for Expressions of Interest, Requests For Proposal (or equivalent calls for bids), responses to Requests for Expressions of Interest, letters of interest, responses to Requests for Proposal, sole source or limited source justification and approval documentation, documentation of selection, and other materials generated in the consideration, selection, provision, installation, maintenance, or use of the technology in question.

FINANCIAL MATERIALS - Purchase Orders, Invoices, Commission reports
Any invoice or payment records related to the financing or funding of these technologies or services, including a copy of any purchase orders, invoices, revenue reports, and other memoranda and documentation related to the payment or cost (or lack thereof) of the technology and related personnel, equipment, maintenance, or other elements concerning this system. Please include all usage and fee reports, providing as much segregable data as possible, including, but not limited to, the rate at which the funds were generated, the revenue generated for each service, the timeframe during which the funds were generated, the nature of the communication's payment (collect, prepaid, inmate account), etc. Please provide equivalent materials for video conferencing equipment and other electronic communication and telecommunication services.

Please provide the above materials as they relate to any and all inmate telecommunication services, including but not limited to:
• phone
• video visitation
• e-card
• e-mail
• text

Please also provide the above materials for any services associated with inmate tablets, internet access, or electronic services, including e-books, digital communications, mp3s and music, or similar communication or digital services.

Please provide all current contract materials and invoices for the period January 1, 2015 through the date this request is processed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. If you have any questions, please contact me at 617-299-1832.

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,

Beryl Lipton

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