Maryland Freedom of Information Act. Request: Maryland Freedom of Information Act. Request: Pepsi and Coke (University of Maryland College Park)

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Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 9:27 AM
Subject: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Maryland Freedom of
Information Act. Request: Maryland Freedom of Information Act. Request:
Pepsi and Coke (University of Maryland College Park)
To: <PublicInformationAct@umd.edu>

University of Maryland College Park
PIA Office
2101 Main Administration Bldg
College Park, MD 20742

January 23, 2023

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the { Maryland 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 days }.

Sincerely,

{ Kayla Henson }

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*Student Affairs Practice Lead *
* & Public Records Officer*
University of Maryland
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January 24, 2023

I send this second follow up message hoping you receive it.

The University has received numerous requests over the years from people using the MuckRock platform. Sadly, it hasrepeatedly proved unreliable; messages have not been received.
Please provide us with your direct email so we may more reliably correspond.

Sincerely,
Laura Anderson Wright
cc: Dawn Hudek, Paralegal

Greetings:
Thank you for your email. This is an automated response to acknowledge receipt.
As a result of the high volume of work, meetings and emails I address -- and though I come into my UMD office daily -- my ability to respond to your email may be delayed. I appreciate your patience. I will respond to your email as quickly as possible.

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Laura Anderson Wright, Esq.
Associate General Counsel Student Affairs Practice Lead & Public Records Officer
University of Maryland
Office of General Counsel
4716 Pontiac Street
Seneca Bldg., Suite 2117

College Park, MD 20742
301-405-4945 Office-general