OPRA Request – Cybersecurity Contracts – Rutgers University
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A‑1 et seq.), I am writing to request access to and a copy of the following public records:
Specifically, our request pertains to any cybersecurity-related contracts, services, procurements, software agreements, or security-focused vendor engagements administered by Rutgers University (The State University of New Jersey).
In addition, all active business contracts involving Rutgers University and any vendor providing cybersecurity products, platforms, services, consulting, risk assessments, penetration testing, incident response, threat monitoring, or related security functions.
Details should include:
The names of the contracting parties
The nature and purpose of each contract
The start and end dates of the contracts
The total value or cost of each contract
Any amendments, extensions, or renewals related to these contracts
I am requesting these records in electronic format, if available, to facilitate a prompt and efficient response. Please provide the documents as email attachments or via a secure download link.
If the requested records are not readily available, or if any part of this request is unclear, I would appreciate your guidance on how to refine my request. Additionally, if any fees are associated with the processing of this request, please provide a detailed fee estimate in advance.
Warm regards,
Amber Petraites
SmartProcure
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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request, #R010361-112625
Dear Petraites,
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 November 26, 2025, this office received your request for the
following:
“Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A.
47:1A‑1 et seq.), I am writing to request access to and a copy of the
following public records:
Specifically, our request pertains to any cybersecurity-related contracts,
services, procurements, software agreements, or security-focused vendor
engagements administered by Rutgers University (The State University of
New Jersey).
In addition, all active business contracts involving Rutgers University
and any vendor providing cybersecurity products, platforms, services,
consulting, risk assessments, penetration testing, incident response,
threat monitoring, or related security functions.
Details should include:
The names of the contracting parties
The nature and purpose of each contract
The start and end dates of the contracts
The total value or cost of each contract
Any amendments, extensions, or renewals related to these contracts
I am requesting these records in electronic format, if available, to
facilitate a prompt and efficient response. Please provide the documents
as email attachments or via a secure download link.
If the requested records are not readily available, or if any part of this
request is unclear, I would appreciate your guidance on how to refine my
request. Additionally, if any fees are associated with the processing of
this request, please provide a detailed fee estimate in advance.”
Please specify the name of companies' contracts you are seeking; we are
unable to search in "categories" and instead need specific names. Thank
you.
In order for our office to process the request, please provide a response
to the above clarification. If we do not receive a clarification within
seven (7) business days, we will consider this request withdrawn and
closed.
You may contact the Office of the Custodian of Records through your
account under "My Request Center" at the [1]Rutgers Open Public Records
Center, phone, or via the regular mail to: Rutgers, The State University
of New Jersey, University Custodian of Records, University Ethics and
Compliance, 335 George Street, Suite 2100, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
If you have any questions, please contact my office .
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Keys
University Ethics and Compliance
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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Reference: Rutgers Open Public Records Request # R010361-112625
Dear Petraites,
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 November 26, 2025, this office received your request for the
following:
“Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A.
47:1A‑1 et seq.), I am writing to request access to and a copy of the
following public records:
Specifically, our request pertains to any cybersecurity-related contracts,
services, procurements, software agreements, or security-focused vendor
engagements administered by Rutgers University (The State University of
New Jersey).
In addition, all active business contracts involving Rutgers University
and any vendor providing cybersecurity products, platforms, services,
consulting, risk assessments, penetration testing, incident response,
threat monitoring, or related security functions.
Details should include:
The names of the contracting parties
The nature and purpose of each contract
The start and end dates of the contracts
The total value or cost of each contract
Any amendments, extensions, or renewals related to these contracts
I am requesting these records in electronic format, if available, to
facilitate a prompt and efficient response. Please provide the documents
as email attachments or via a secure download link.
If the requested records are not readily available, or if any part of this
request is unclear, I would appreciate your guidance on how to refine my
request. Additionally, if any fees are associated with the processing of
this request, please provide a detailed fee estimate in advance.”
Upon receiving your request, the undersigned sent you an email seeking
clarification of your request.
As of this writing, you have failed to provide the requested
clarification. Therefore, at this time we are withdrawing your request and
considering it closed. Should you wish to resubmit your revised request
please do so by contacting the Office of the Custodian of Records through
the Rutgers Open Public Records Center website, or via the regular mail
to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, University Custodian of
Records, University Ethics and Compliance, 335 George Street, Suite 2100,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
If you have any questions, please contact my office.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Keys
University Ethics and Compliance
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the [1]Open
Public Records Center.
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