New Jersey Freedom of Information Act. Request: New Jersey Freedom of Information Act. Request: Pepsi and Coke (Rutgers University)

Dear Kayla Henson,
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Dear Mrs. Henson:
Thank you for submitting your request for government records of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), NJSA 47:1 et seq. Your request was received through the online, public portal Rutgers University Open Public Records Center of this office on 1/23/2023 and given the reference number R007800-012323.

Your request will be forwarded to the Office of the Custodian of Records for review and processing, including determining the volume of responsive documents and any potential costs associated with satisfying your request. Please note, the N.J. Open Public Records Act does not require the University to create new documents, to conduct research, or to answer questions for information.

Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the { New Jersey 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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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
University Custodian of Records
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65 Bergen Street, Ste. 1346
Newark, New Jersey 07101-1709
Phone: (973) 972-1981
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Attachments:
Rutgers_Pepsi_Agreement_REDACTED.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFpiEcrO4GSpKwv3Q9pg-2FXjg5RFzIbE0L-2FFIb5oXGvmWbTlJW-2FnXhICCEAeKSLxDjc8WDdbHGPfAnPBhNP9Xzo02bvGQ2OCNjvRCrpfjSqI8JbiopgLKoE5FE7n96wbhFulxkha6NvYWNj0ayUKja7DIDaex9s6COf8xDXZ9KpffsCXrDVRgD40oOGhEPbtShnavc80aN9oya6Mnb8wDUb5s-3D7uUO_AqhkrOOtZqAJdZAbpP6rHGbZsRb7csJLMwkpoQQxFirETPDZnUXjdYwHCTHRqe-2BiyJuND-2FGpw6-2F9QaC4hoPCQKpw83OXmtpA2TDbhJsfepDBUoxvjgGMMD4PmN-2FYEqngOxiaq-2FCik-2BOrX9ccthbU3ti93nbGt-2Fq0hceTFOL5OH1i5-2BNpABit1-2BV4uD6H310FzNaDmgUZjJzZP-2FNDWMWGcQahiMNlsSMhRFrGlK-2BmHcOmgUVKnReJPJ6gIp5dvAv1-2BvRSba-2FfnfARA5rF-2FogdDSCteliHmyMAyms9fCDczuXqXpGPjJK46EQEOHMzaC97bK9lStmB5RhAEuKIGYsDcInn-2BubaW9Uk-2FtI0SFpXcawPEOLcfzGP-2B-2B4q-2BMApicZm)
Coca-Cola_Contract.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFpiEcrO4GSpKwv3Q9pg-2FXjg5RFzIbE0L-2FFIb5oXGvmWbTlJW-2FnXhICCEAeKSLxDjc8WDdbHGPfAnPBhNP9Xzo02bvGQ2OCNjvRCrpfjSqI8JbiopgLKoE5FE7n96wbhFulxkha6NvYWNj0ayUKja7DL1xOOUnC2ww5snYlc3-2BLIFKwxPlVLem4qJ-2BoqyJrC7FzUY-2BpASQHDJKoCKNNBjHqM-3DiXA6_AqhkrOOtZqAJdZAbpP6rHGbZsRb7csJLMwkpoQQxFirETPDZnUXjdYwHCTHRqe-2BiyJuND-2FGpw6-2F9QaC4hoPCQKpw83OXmtpA2TDbhJsfepDBUoxvjgGMMD4PmN-2FYEqngOxiaq-2FCik-2BOrX9ccthbU3ti93nbGt-2Fq0hceTFOL5OH1i5-2BNpABit1-2BV4uD6H310FzNaDmgUZjJzZP-2FNDWMWGcQahiMNlsSMhRFrGlK-2BmHcNoM6-2BFUdxOdSNYp65Esxl2yMF9cn-2FaPrywgJ0FbVBsLXKGokmeqGA-2F7BrVX-2F-2FQFl4JFh4vX5StfJXQuDBQ0nwjtQZZEWuvuxtoGJM6Gnd0pRPJ5heU4AlAAfrvMBr4-2BTylPNLLMP1aZ-2Fi3RZuuDjbC)

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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request,  # R007800-012323
Dear Mrs. Henson,
Please accept this letter as the University Custodian of Records response to your request for records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). On January 23, 2023, this office received your request for the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the { New Jersey 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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The University has reviewed your request. The responsive document(s) is available to you through the Rutgers University Open Records Center. Please log in to the Records Center and "My Request Center" to retrieve the appropriate responsive document(s). The document(s) is also attached to this email for your convenience.
If your request has been denied, you may take your appeal to the New Jersey Government Records Council (NJGRC), which has mediation and dispute resolution procedures, or you may file a lawsuit with the New Jersey Superior Court, as provided by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, et seq. Your rights of appeal is provided with this letter at Public Facing Pages of the Rutgers University Open Public Records Request Center . You may also review the brochure at the Rutgers Custodian of Records page or visit the NJGRC page.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may contact my office at 973.972.1981.
Sincerely,
Jewell Battle
University Custodian of Records
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
973.972.1981