FOIA Request to Town of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, seeking access to specific public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request was sent on February 1, 2026, and focuses on obtaining procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month.
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 aim is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. Old North News has specified that they are requesting existing records only and do not require the creation of new documents.
In their request, Old North News emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals. Additionally, they highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
