Right to Know Request Appeal March 20, 2009

Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
409 W. Main St.
Kutztown, Pa 19530
610-683-7977
Attachment to Right to Know Request Appeal of March 20, 2009
Right to Know Officer Bonnie Bray
Madam,
In your letter to me dated March 16, 2009 you denied my request to see the bid documents and the bid results for the contract with Professional Computers System Co. because there was no bid and you are not required to create a record etc. At this time I am appealing that request and would like to see all the paper work, faxes and phone calls that led to the awarding of this contract. All this material has to exist and does not have to be produced specifically for my request. A Borough representative had to contact Professional Computers System Co. of Dennison, Iowa in some way to request proposals and reach an agreement. I am requesting to see how the agreement was negotiated and finalized. I am also requesting to see any proposals from similar contractors. The borough representative had to have other proposals and prices to compare to Professional Computers System Co. It would be improper to award a contract without any proposals for comparisons. My request is to see all the backup information considered by Borough representatives before awarding this contract.
Your letter also states that this contract is also exempt from public bidding under section 1402(d) (5) of article XIV, “CONTRACTS,” of the Pennsylvania Code. Please tell me specifically which provision or provisions of this section pertain to exempting this contract.
Thank you. Gennaro A. Marino P.E.

cc: Borough Manager \Treasurer Khalife
Borough Council Members
Mayor Green
Information Technology Director Frank Caruso
Borough Solicitors Mooney and Dietrich
Auditor Long & Barrell