Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Pepsi and Coke (Northern Illinois University)
| Tracking # |
8061 |
| Submitted | Nov. 2, 2020 |
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From: Alixandra Parsons
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.
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,
Alixandra Parsons
From: Northern Illinois University
NIU has received your Freedom of Information (FOIA) Request.
Your FOIA request has been given a reference number to use in future communications.
FOIA Request Number: 8061
For : Coke/Pepsi Contracts
Additional information will be sent to you shortly.
From: Northern Illinois University
Dear Ms. Parsons,
This email concerns your FOIA request:
- 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.
Please find attached the information you've requested. Please note that "private information" has been redacted from the document, as exempt from disclosure under 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(b), defined at 5 ILCS 140/2(c-5). The information that has been removed includes: personal signatures.
Because certain information has been redacted pursuant to the Freedom of Information act, as recently amended, I am informing you of your right to request a review of this decision by the Public Access Counselor, per the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. The Public Access Counselor is a part of the Public Access Bureau in the Attorney General's Office. The contact information is:
Public Access Bureau
500 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62706
217-558-0486
publicaccess@atg.state.il.us<mailto:publicaccess@atg.state.il.us>
In addition, I am informing you of your right to judicial review under Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act.
Joan Laurino
Deputy FOIA Officer
Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications | FOIA
Altgeld Hall | DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2828
http://www.niu.edu/foia/
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