Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Pepsi and Coke (University of Illinois at Chicago)
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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.
I Look forward to your request within 5 business days
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: University of Illinois at Chicago
January 26, 2023
Via electronic mail
Kayla Henson
Re: FOIA Request 23-099
Dear Kayla Henson:
I write to respond to your Freedom of Information request dated and received in my office on January 20, 2023, in which you requested:
“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.”
Information responsive to your request is available and attached. These are public records numbering 59 pages.
Portions of these records have been redacted or withheld pursuant to the following section(s) of the Act:
* 140/7(1)(b) that exempts from disclosure “Private information, unless disclosure is required by another provision of this Act, a State or federal law or a court order.” This includes signatures.
You have a right, under the law, to seek a review of this response by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) in the Office of the Attorney General. The PAC may be reached by phone at 877-299-3642, by email to public.access@ilag.gov, or by postal mail at the Public Access Bureau, 500 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706. You also have the right to seek judicial review under section 11 of this Act.
If you have questions for our office, please contact 217-333-6400.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Ruby
Director, External Relations and Communications
and Chief Records Officer
From: Kayla Henson
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Kayla Henson
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