FOIA Request to Town of Franklinville regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Franklinville on February 1, 2026, by Old North News. The request seeks access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the town during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific records requested include details such as the solicitation or project title, 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 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.
The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with an assertion that access to these public records is essential for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. Old North News also seeks a fee waiver as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at 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.
