FLDOC + Gov Ofc (Department of Corrections)

Dear Ashley Burson:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Florida Department of Corrections. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/27/2025 4:44:18 PM and given the reference number R036160-022725 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Florida Department of Corrections Public Records Portal.
Florida Department of Corrections

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 27, 2025, Reference # R036160-022725
Dear Ashley Burson,
The Florida Department of Corrections received a public information request from you on February 27, 2025. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
This letter is to clarify what information that you are seeking from the Florida Department of Corrections: Please be advised that the records requested are not maintained in the manner in which you have requested them. We will need "Key Words" in order to search for emails for the requested time frame.
If you would like for the Florida Department of Corrections to proceed with your public information request, please provide clarifications within twenty-one (21) days from the date of this notice. Otherwise, the Florida Department of Corrections will consider your request withdrawn.
You may provide a response to the Florida Department of Corrections by any of the following methods:
* by responding to this email
* by regular mail to Florida Department of Corrections, Public Records Unit, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399; or
* In person at the address above
Upon receipt of your clarification, the Florida Department of Corrections will further respond to your public records request in accordance with Section 119.071, F.S. and Chapter 945, to provide you with an estimate of costs associated with producing the requested records.
Please respond to this email with your questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Delacey Parramore
Government Operations Consultant I
Public Records Unit




Dear Ashley Burson:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the Florida Department of Corrections. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/27/2025 4:44:18 PM and given the reference number R036160-022725 for tracking purposes.  Please be advised that your request will be processed in the order of receipt. If you need to update your request, please respond to this email advising what you need updated.  Also, please do not send the same request using different methods to transmit the request (mail, fax, phone, etc.), or to different offices or institutions as this will slow down the process as well. The same custodians will work on your request no matter how or where it is submitted.  We are unable to expedite requests. Please do not submit duplicate requests, as this will only slow down the process. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request will be assigned to the relevant department(s) and custodians to locate the information you seek and determine the volume of responsive records and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.  If there is a cost associated with your request, prior to any records being prepared for release, you will need to make payment on the invoice that is issued in response to the responsive records. Once payment is received, the responsive records will be prepared for release, including the redaction of information that is exempt from public record.  This process will be done in order of payment receipt.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when you have information to review or respond to, as well as at each step of the request through completion.  Again, thank you for using the Florida Department of Corrections Public Records Portal.
Public Records Mainline: 850-717-9774
https://floridadoc.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=36160&coid=

Florida Department of Corrections

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 27, 2025., Reference # R036160-022725.
Dear Ashley Burson,
The Florida Department of Corrections received a public information request from you on February 27, 2025. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Thank you for providing the Key Words requested, and I apologize for missing this initially; however; in order to pull emails between outside entities you will also need to provide the email domain of each individual you would like the emails between.
Please respond to this email with your questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Delacey Parramore
Government Operations Consultant I
Public Records Unit




Dear Ashley Burson:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the Florida Department of Corrections. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/27/2025 4:44:18 PM and given the reference number R036160-022725 for tracking purposes.  Please be advised that your request will be processed in the order of receipt. If you need to update your request, please respond to this email advising what you need updated.  Also, please do not send the same request using different methods to transmit the request (mail, fax, phone, etc.), or to different offices or institutions as this will slow down the process as well. The same custodians will work on your request no matter how or where it is submitted.  We are unable to expedite requests. Please do not submit duplicate requests, as this will only slow down the process. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request will be assigned to the relevant department(s) and custodians to locate the information you seek and determine the volume of responsive records and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.  If there is a cost associated with your request, prior to any records being prepared for release, you will need to make payment on the invoice that is issued in response to the responsive records. Once payment is received, the responsive records will be prepared for release, including the redaction of information that is exempt from public record.  This process will be done in order of payment receipt.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when you have information to review or respond to, as well as at each step of the request through completion.  Again, thank you for using the Florida Department of Corrections Public Records Portal.
Public Records Mainline: 850-717-9774

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 27, 2025, Reference # R036160-022725
Dear Ashley Burson,
The Florida Department of Corrections received a public information request from you on February 27, 2025. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
It has been determined that the charge for the production of the records you have requested will exceed $5.00. Pursuant to the Government Code, Section 119.071 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 33-102.101,  the Florida Department of Corrections is providing you with an itemized estimate of the anticipated charges:
Special Service Charge in hours 101.25 x 18.00 hourly rate = __________
Number of one-sided copies _____x 0.15 per copy                = __________
Number of two-sided copies _____x 0.20 per copy                = __________ Estimated Total: $1,822.50 Emails 3,037 Items Returned Please submit your payment as soon as possible. If you do not remit payment within 21 days after the date this statement is sent, your request will be deemed withdrawn. If records are no longer desired, please advise and we will close your request.
Provide payment to the Florida Department of Corrections by any of the following methods:
* by logging onto the online portal on a computer with google chrome and making payment by using a credit card
* by a check or money order by regular mail to Florida Department of Corrections, Public Records Unit, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. f paying by check, money order, or journal transfer please send an email advising of such, so that we can verify with accounting office and continue processing your request in a timely manner.
* In person by check or money order.
Following receipt of payment, records will be prepared for release in accordance with Ch. 119 and s.945.10, F.S. Due to the volume of requests received by each custodian, it could take approximately 3-6 weeks to receive a response from one or all custodians. This office will facilitate your request in order to ensure that you receive the most expedient response possible.
Please respond to this email with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Delacey Parramore
Government Operations Consultant I
Public Records Unit




Dear Ashley Burson:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the Florida Department of Corrections. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/27/2025 4:44:18 PM and given the reference number R036160-022725 for tracking purposes.  Please be advised that your request will be processed in the order of receipt. If you need to update your request, please respond to this email advising what you need updated.  Also, please do not send the same request using different methods to transmit the request (mail, fax, phone, etc.), or to different offices or institutions as this will slow down the process as well. The same custodians will work on your request no matter how or where it is submitted.  We are unable to expedite requests. Please do not submit duplicate requests, as this will only slow down the process. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request will be assigned to the relevant department(s) and custodians to locate the information you seek and determine the volume of responsive records and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.  If there is a cost associated with your request, prior to any records being prepared for release, you will need to make payment on the invoice that is issued in response to the responsive records. Once payment is received, the responsive records will be prepared for release, including the redaction of information that is exempt from public record.  This process will be done in order of payment receipt.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when you have information to review or respond to, as well as at each step of the request through completion.  Again, thank you for using the Florida Department of Corrections Public Records Portal.
Public Records Mainline: 850-717-9774

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 27, 2025, Reference # R036160-022725.
Dear Ashley Burson,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment.  Online payment will result in receipt of your requested records faster than sending payment by check or money order simply due to logistics and process requirement. Florida Department of Corrections Public Records Center
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Florida Department of Corrections
ATTN: Delacey Parramore
501 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399

Sincerely,
Public Records Unit

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 27, 2025, Reference # R036160-022725.
Dear Ashley Burson,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment.  Online payment will result in receipt of your requested records faster than sending payment by check or money order simply due to logistics and process requirement. Florida Department of Corrections Public Records Center
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Florida Department of Corrections
ATTN: Delacey Parramore
501 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399

Sincerely,
Public Records Unit

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 27, 2025, Reference # R036160-022725
Dear Ashley Burson,
The Florida Department of Corrections received a public information request from you on February 27, 2025. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
It has been determined that the charge for the production of the records you have requested will exceed $5.00. Pursuant to the Government Code, Section 119.071 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 33-102.101,  the Florida Department of Corrections is providing you with an itemized estimate of the anticipated charges:
Special Service Charge in hours 8.5 x 18.00 hourly rate = __________
Number of one-sided copies _____x 0.15 per copy                = __________
Number of two-sided copies _____x 0.20 per copy                = __________ Estimated Total: $153.00 Emails

256 Items Returned Please submit your payment as soon as possible. If you do not remit payment within 21 days after the date this statement is sent, your request will be deemed withdrawn. If records are no longer desired, please advise and we will close your request.
Provide payment to the Florida Department of Corrections by any of the following methods:
* by logging onto the online portal on a computer with google chrome and making payment by using a credit card
* by a check or money order by regular mail to Florida Department of Corrections, Public Records Unit, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. f paying by check, money order, or journal transfer please send an email advising of such, so that we can verify with accounting office and continue processing your request in a timely manner.
* In person by check or money order.
Following receipt of payment, records will be prepared for release in accordance with Ch. 119 and s.945.10, F.S. Due to the volume of requests received by each custodian, it could take approximately 3-6 weeks to receive a response from one or all custodians. This office will facilitate your request in order to ensure that you receive the most expedient response possible.
Please respond to this email with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Delacey Parramore
Government Operations Consultant I
Public Records Unit




Dear Ashley Burson:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the Florida Department of Corrections. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/27/2025 4:44:18 PM and given the reference number R036160-022725 for tracking purposes.  Please be advised that your request will be processed in the order of receipt. If you need to update your request, please respond to this email advising what you need updated.  Also, please do not send the same request using different methods to transmit the request (mail, fax, phone, etc.), or to different offices or institutions as this will slow down the process as well. The same custodians will work on your request no matter how or where it is submitted.  We are unable to expedite requests. Please do not submit duplicate requests, as this will only slow down the process. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida Sunshine Law), I hereby request access to the following public records:

All communications, including emails, memos, meeting notes, reports, and directives, exchanged between the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Office of the Governor from January 1, 2018, to the present, regarding:

1. The "privatization strategy" for Florida’s prison healthcare system.
2. The criteria, selection process, and decision-making factors for awarding healthcare contracts.
3. Any references to "Centurion" | "Centene" | or any Sullivan Brother Family-owned company, including Sullivan Brother Investments.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (searchable PDFs, native digital files, or email exports, if available) via email. If email is not feasible, please provide the records via CD-ROM or USB drive.

I request a waiver of any associated fees under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as the requested documents serve the public interest by contributing to transparency and accountability in government operations. These records are intended for broad public dissemination and not for commercial use. However, if fees are unavoidable, please provide an estimate before fulfilling the request.

As required under Florida law, I expect a response within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 10 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request will be assigned to the relevant department(s) and custodians to locate the information you seek and determine the volume of responsive records and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.  If there is a cost associated with your request, prior to any records being prepared for release, you will need to make payment on the invoice that is issued in response to the responsive records. Once payment is received, the responsive records will be prepared for release, including the redaction of information that is exempt from public record.  This process will be done in order of payment receipt.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when you have information to review or respond to, as well as at each step of the request through completion.  Again, thank you for using the Florida Department of Corrections Public Records Portal.
Public Records Mainline: 850-717-9774