FOIA Request to Caldwell County regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to Caldwell County, North Carolina, seeking access to specific public records. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1, and focuses on obtaining copies of procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the county during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The records requested include detailed information such as solicitation or project titles, names of bidders or proposers, submission dates, bid amounts or proposed costs, and descriptions of the goods or services proposed. This request aims to gather information that is in the public interest for dissemination to the public. It specifically seeks existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News has emphasized its role as a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requestor is also a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
In addition to requesting these records in electronic format if available, Old North News has sought a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news. Access to these public records is deemed essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Of 739 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Caldwell County school districts, 132 (17.9%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
