FOIA Request to Franklin County regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Franklin County, North Carolina. The request seeks access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the county during the immediately preceding calendar month. This inquiry is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
The specific records requested include 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 is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News has expressed its intent to use these records for gathering information of public interest and disseminating it to the public. The organization also highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency through access to public records. As a member of the media, Old North News has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Of note within Franklin County’s educational landscape is that out of 510 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in local school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 76 students (14.9%) were considered ready for college.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
