FOIA Request to Town of Boiling Springs regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Boiling Springs, North Carolina, seeking access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
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 that is in the public interest for dissemination. Old North News emphasized that this request pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
In their communication, Old North News also expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. They requested that any denial or withholding of information be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for such action while releasing all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
Old North News highlighted its role in gathering and reporting news as essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
