FOIA Request to City of King regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of King by Old North News, seeking access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the preceding calendar month. The request, dated February 1, 2026, aims to obtain these records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
The specific information requested includes details 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. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. Furthermore, Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
In addition to requesting these records for public interest purposes, Old North News has also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization. They argue that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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/.
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.
