Records pertaining to privatization of Emergency Medical Services
Dear Collingswood Borough,
Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid government record request.
I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.
I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
Records Requested:
1) The full Request for Proposals (RFP) issued for Emergency Medical Services.
2) All legal advertisements related to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Emergency Medical Services.
3) Any addendums or amendments issued for the RFP for Emergency Medical Services.
4) Any questions and/or replies submitted by or to potential vendors, including any of their staff or representatives, and any Borough employees, including those sent via email, text message, or any other electronic means — to or from Borough employees, commissioners, the mayor, or any representative of the Borough of Collingswood — regarding the RFP for Emergency Medical Services not included in addendums.
5) All proposals received by the Borough of Collingswood in response to the RFP for Emergency Medical Services.
My preferred delivery method for response(s) to this request is by E-mail as attachments. Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.
Sandra Kelly
Collingswood Resident
Hello,
Thank you for your OPRA request. I've attached the required form for your review.
To move forward with processing your request, please complete the requestor information section with the following details:
• First and last name
• Mailing address
• Email address and phone number
Please note that while you're not required to use the standard form, any written request must include the information mandated by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(f) and N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(g). Requests missing these required elements may be denied by the custodian, as outlined on page 5, item 3 of the form.
Once I receive the completed form with all necessary requestor information, I'll begin reviewing your request and gathering the responsive records.
Please return the updated form at your earliest convenience.
Best Regards,
K. Holly Mannel Borough Clerk 856-854-0720 ext. 2115
Best regards,
K. Holly Mannel
Borough of Collingswood
RMC, CMR
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 854-0720 ext. 2115
(856) 854-0632 Fax
Ms. Kelly please see the attached in response to your request. This is email 2. This email fulfills the request.
K. Holly Mannel
Borough of Collingswood
RMC, CMR
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 854-0720 ext. 2115
(856) 854-0632 Fax
WARNING:
Email received by or sent to Borough officials is subject to the Open Public Records Act [OPRA]. This means that absent some specific privilege, all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request.
Good Afternoon Ms Kelly,
Please see the attached per your request.
There are no responsive records for addendums or amendments.
A second email will be sent. Those records are under review. I will respond with in the required timeframe of 12/16/2025.
K. Holly Mannel
Borough of Collingswood
RMC, CMR
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 854-0720 ext. 2115
(856) 854-0632 Fax
WARNING:
Email received by or sent to Borough officials is subject to the Open Public Records Act [OPRA]. This means that absent some specific privilege, all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request.
Ms Kelly,
Please see the attached per your OPRA request. More time will be needed
to review the requested correspondence for exempt items. I hope to have
any responsive records to you by 12/19/2025.
K. Holly Mannel
Borough of Collingswood
RMC, CMR
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 854-0720 ext. 2115
(856) 854-0632 Fax
WARNING:
Email received by or sent to Borough officials is subject to the Open
Public Records Act [OPRA]. This means that absent some specific privilege,
all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to
publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request.
From: Sandi Kelly <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, December 5, 2025 1:59 PM
To: [Collingswood Borough request email]
Subject: EXTERNAL:Fwd: New response to your OPRA request - Records
pertaining to privatization of Emergency Medical Services
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not
click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know
the content is safe.
PLease see attached form with required information supplemental to my
OPRA request.
Please see attached.
K. Holly Mannel
Borough of Collingswood
RMC, CMR
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 854-0720 ext. 2115
(856) 854-0632 Fax
WARNING:
Email received by or sent to Borough officials is subject to the Open
Public Records Act [OPRA]. This means that absent some specific privilege,
all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to
publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request.
From: [Collingswood Borough request email]
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2025 1:57 PM
To: '[OPRA #84010 email]'
<[OPRA #84010 email]>
Cc: 'Sandi Kelly' <[email address]>
Subject: 12-5-2025 Kelly
Ms Kelly,
Please see the attached per your OPRA request. More time will be needed
to review the requested correspondence for exempt items. I hope to have
any responsive records to you by 12/19/2025.
K. Holly Mannel
Borough of Collingswood
RMC, CMR
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 854-0720 ext. 2115
(856) 854-0632 Fax
WARNING:
Email received by or sent to Borough officials is subject to the Open
Public Records Act [OPRA]. This means that absent some specific privilege,
all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to
publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request.
From: Sandi Kelly <[1][email address]>
Sent: Friday, December 5, 2025 1:59 PM
To: [2][Collingswood Borough request email]
Subject: EXTERNAL:Fwd: New response to your OPRA request - Records
pertaining to privatization of Emergency Medical Services
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not
click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know
the content is safe.
PLease see attached form with required information supplemental to my
OPRA request.
Ms. Kelly
The response for request number 4 is still under attorney review. I hope
to have any responsive record to you by 12/29/2025.
K. Holly Mannel
Borough of Collingswood
RMC, CMR
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 854-0720 ext. 2115
(856) 854-0632 Fax
WARNING:
Email received by or sent to Borough officials is subject to the Open
Public Records Act [OPRA]. This means that absent some specific privilege,
all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to
publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request.
From: [Collingswood Borough request email]
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2025 1:57 PM
To: '[OPRA #84010 email]'
<[OPRA #84010 email]>
Cc: 'Sandi Kelly' <[email address]>
Subject: 12-5-2025 Kelly
Ms Kelly,
Please see the attached per your OPRA request. More time will be needed
to review the requested correspondence for exempt items. I hope to have
any responsive records to you by 12/19/2025.
K. Holly Mannel
Borough of Collingswood
RMC, CMR
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 854-0720 ext. 2115
(856) 854-0632 Fax
WARNING:
Email received by or sent to Borough officials is subject to the Open
Public Records Act [OPRA]. This means that absent some specific privilege,
all such communications are considered a public record and are subject to
publication and/or dissemination to the public upon request.
From: Sandi Kelly <[1][email address]>
Sent: Friday, December 5, 2025 1:59 PM
To: [2][Collingswood Borough request email]
Subject: EXTERNAL:Fwd: New response to your OPRA request - Records
pertaining to privatization of Emergency Medical Services
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not
click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know
the content is safe.
PLease see attached form with required information supplemental to my
OPRA request.