FOIA Request to Town Of Edenton 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 Edenton on February 1, 2026. The request seeks 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 information requested 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 made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., and seeks existing records only, without necessitating the creation of new documents. Old North News has requested that these records be provided in electronic format if available. In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a member of the media, Old North News has expressed its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have also indicated eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals due to their involvement in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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.
