FOAA Request: Informa Contract
| Submitted | Aug. 7, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Sam Stecklow
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Maine Freedom of Access Act, I hereby request the following records:
The following records relating to MCJA's contract with Informa:
* The contract and any updates or amendments
* The bid Informa made
* The RFP issued by MCJA or the state on behalf of MCJA
* Any guides, manuals, or other similar records in possession of MCJA containing information about the use of the Informa software
This request is brought by Big Local News along with a collaboration of news organizations, including ABC News, KQED, MuckRock, Invisible Institute and other news organizations. Big Local News is a program of Stanford University’s Journalism and Democracy Initiative and helps journalists collect, process and analyze public data.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by 1 M.R.S.A. § 408(6). The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.
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,
Sam Stecklow
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maine Freedom of Access Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sam Stecklow
Hello
I'd like to inquire as to the status of the request.
Thanks
Sam
From: Maine Criminal Justice Academy
This is the first communication that either myself, or James Lyman, has received regarding the below request.
I’ve forwarded the request to James Lyman, who now handles requests for access to public records. He will review and respond in a reasonable period of time.
Don
E. Donald Finnegan
Training Coordinator
Maine Drug Evaluation & Classification Program, State Coordinator
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
15 Oak Grove Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
www.maine.gov/dps/mcja<http://www.maine.gov/dps/mcja>
edwin.d.finnegan@maine.gov
(207)877-8014 – desk
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From: Sam Stecklow
Thank you
From: Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Hi Sam
We have received your request for information and will be reviewing it to estimate a cost for processing the request.
Thanks. Jim
James A. Lyman
Impaired Driving Program Coordinator
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
15 Oak Grove Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
207-877-8009
James.a.lyman@maine.gov
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From: Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Hi Sam.
We have received your request and will be working to assemble all public documents that relate to your inquiry. I will contact you in the future with the information or a quote for the research and assembly of the information you are requesting.
Thanks. Jim
James A. Lyman
Training Coordinator
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
15 Oak Grove Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
207-877-8009
James.a.lyman@maine.gov
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From: Sam Stecklow
Thank you Jim
Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maine Freedom of Access Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Hi Sam.
We are working on your request while juggling other projects. I am not comfortable opening the link you provided to view history or download documents. I will provide the documents requested to you directly or another address that you provide.
Please reach out with any questions.
Thanks. Jim
James A. Lyman
Impaired Driving Program Coordinator
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
15 Oak Grove Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
207-877-8009
James.a.lyman@maine.gov
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From: Sam Stecklow
Hi Jim
You can send them directly to me at foia@invisibleinstitute.com.
Thank you
Sam
From: Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Thanks Sam.
Hope to wrap this up soon.
Jim
James A. Lyman
Impaired Driving Program Coordinator
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
15 Oak Grove Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
207-877-8009
James.a.lyman@maine.gov
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maine Freedom of Access Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Hi Sam.
I had forwarded your request to our business office and they have no records responsive to your request. I suspect the original contract was over 10 years ago which is beyond our retention policy.
Jim.
James A. Lyman
Impaired Driving Program Coordinator
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
15 Oak Grove Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
207-877-8009
James.a.lyman@maine.gov
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From: Sam Stecklow
Hi Jim
This extends to guides and manuals for the use of the software?
Thanks
Sam