FOIA Request to Town of Jefferson regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A request was made by High Country Times to the Town of Jefferson for records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request specifically seeks copies of 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. The aim is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public without requiring the creation of new documents.
The requester emphasized that if any portion of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for the denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The requester has also expressed willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, High Country Times highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The organization believes it is eligible for a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
