Wisconsin Freedom of Information Act. Request: Wisconsin Freedom of Information Act. Request: Pepsi and Coke (University of Wisconsin)

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Dear Requester:

We have received your public records request and the university will respond as required by the Wisconsin public records law, Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39

Your request was received on January 24, 2023 and given the reference number P002641-012423 for tracking purposes.

Records requested:

Request: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the { Wisconsin 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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Public Records Request: P002641-012423



RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 24, 2023. Reference # P002641-012423. Dear Requester, I am writing in response to your public records request of January 24, 2023, in which you requested the following: 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. Access the Public Records Center to download the responsive records. The university has redacted financially identifying information pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.36(13). To the extent that any of the redacted information does not pertain to an “individual” within the meaning the statute, the university has performed the balancing test inherent in the Wisconsin public records law and determined that the public policy behind, and public interest in, withholding financial account numbers and information of entities is strong, and outweighs any minimal public interest in public release of these numbers. If subject to public release, this information could potentially be used to commit fraud. The university is required to inform you that to the extent this amounts to a denial of your request it is subject to review by mandamus under Wis. Stat. § 19.37(1)(a) or by application to the attorney general or district attorney pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.37(1)(b). The university has responded to your request and it is now closed.
Sincerely, Elizabeth Wilkerson Assistant Public Records Custodian Office of Compliance University of Wisconsin-Madison




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