FOIA Request to Town of Seaboard 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 Seaboard, North Carolina, seeking access to specific public records. The request, dated February 1, 2026, pertains 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. This information is sought under the North Carolina Public Records Law for the purpose of gathering data of public interest and disseminating it to the public. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
Old North News has also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request based on their role as a media organization committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have stated their willingness to receive the records in electronic format if available. Furthermore, they have asked that if any portion of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
This request is part of Old North News’s ongoing efforts as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
