Starship delivery robot reports/contracts

Dear Skylar Ferguson:

Thank you for your interest in public records from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  Your request was received in the Office of Public Affairs on 3/4/2024 and given the request number R001711-030424 to track its progress, receive updates, and access any records released to you.
You requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Public reports show that the robotic delivery company Starship is operating at your university: https://www.starship.xyz/starship-food-delivery-app/

Therefore, I hereby request the following records:

1) All agreements/contracts between the University Dining Program, or UNLV itself, and Starship regarding the use and and policies of the delivery robots.

2) Any emails regarding Starship from or to Ailisha Vaughn, UNLV Dining marketing manager, or previous UNLV Dining marketing manager at previous time of requests.

Please search between August 1, 2023 and the time 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.

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,

Skylar Ferguson

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Your request is being processed in accordance with the Nevada Public Records Act (NPRA), Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 239, and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents Handbook and Policies. Pursuant to NRS 239.0107(1)(c) within five (5) business days from the day after receiving this request for public record, the UNLV Office of Public Affairs will provide records or notify the requester of of the following: one

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Sincerely,

Office of Public Affairs
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST updated 03/12/2024, Request # R001711-030424.
Dear Skylar Ferguson,
We have forwarded your request to the appropriate department(s) to identify the records you seek. However, we require extra time to gather and produce responsive records. We expect to have this completed by Friday, March 22. **Please Note: if we release records, you can download them for a limited period of 60 days.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Office of Public Affairs
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST updated 03/13/2024, Request # R001711-030424.
Dear Skylar Ferguson,
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) received your request for: 2) Any emails regarding Starship from or to Ailisha Vaughn, UNLV Dining marketing manager, or previous UNLV Dining marketing manager at previous time of requests. Emails To or From: Ailisha Vaughn Search dates: 8/1/2023 – 3/4/2024 Search Terms: “Starship”
After thorough search and review, UNLV has determined there are no records responsive to this portion of your request.
As for the remainder of your request for: 1) All agreements/contracts between the University Dining Program, or UNLV itself, and Starship regarding the use and and policies of the delivery robots.
UNLV has no responsive documents, as it does not have an agreement with Starship and therefore, is not the custodian of those records.  Aramark has a contract with Grubhub and Grubhub has a contract with Starship. See the attached UNLV dining contract with Aramark.
Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to download the documents. Documents are available for 60 days Public Records Request - R001711-030424
Sincerely,
Office of Public Affairs
University of Nevada, Las Vegas