FOIA Request to New Hanover 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 New Hanover County in North Carolina. The request sought 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 request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
The requested records 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 aim is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. Old North News emphasized that the request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
The media organization also highlighted its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. Furthermore, they noted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
In New Hanover County school districts, 30.1% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
Old North News expressed willingness to receive the records in electronic format if available and requested specific statutory bases for any denial or withholding of portions of this request.
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.
