FOIA Request to Town of Lewiston Woodville regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A request for information was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Lewiston Woodville under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request seeks records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month. 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 purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is specified that the request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
Old North News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, it is noted that Old North News 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 coalition can be found at this link.
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.
