FOIA Request to Town of Norlina 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 Norlina on February 1, 2026. 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. This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
The specific 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 request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. Furthermore, Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
The purpose of this FOIA request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. As a member of the media, Old North News underscores its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. In line with this mission, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
