FOIA Request to Town of Swepsonville 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 Swepsonville, North Carolina, seeking access to specific public records. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, pertains to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the town during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include detailed information 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 requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
Old North News highlights its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in government affairs. As a member of the media and affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies—the requester has also asked for a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
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.
