FOIA Request to Macon 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 Macon 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 aims to obtain procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the county during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include several key details: 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.
Old North News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a member of the media, they have expressed their role in gathering information of public interest for dissemination. The requestor has also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization focused on promoting transparency within governmental agencies.
In line with their professional responsibilities, Old North News has requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. They have also asked for any denials or withholdings to be accompanied by specific statutory bases and for all reasonably segregable portions of the records to be released.
Of 253 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Macon County school districts, 57 (22.5%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
