FOIA Request to Town of Caswell Beach 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 the Town of Caswell Beach in North Carolina. The request seeks access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the town during the preceding calendar month. The requested information includes 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 intended for gathering information of public interest for dissemination purposes. It specifies that the request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
Additionally, as a member of the media involved in news gathering and reporting, Old North News has requested a fee waiver based on their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They have also noted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
