FOIA Request to Town of Forest City 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 Forest City. The request sought access to records concerning procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month. This request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
The records requested 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 purpose of this request is to gather information that is in the public interest and to disseminate it to the public. The request specifically asks for existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News emphasized their role as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. They highlighted their commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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: 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.
