FOIA Request to Town of Pembroke regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Pembroke by Old North News. 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. This inquiry is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
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 seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. As a member of the media, Old North News asserts its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
Additionally, it is noted that Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids news media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
