FOIA Request to Town Of Newland regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town Of Newland by Old North News 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 specific details requested include 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. Additionally, if any part of the request is denied, Old North News asks for a specific statutory basis for denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
Old North News has also expressed its preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. The organization has requested a fee waiver citing its role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency.
This FOIA request is part of an effort by Old North News, with support from The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws—to inform the public about government actions.
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.
