FOIA Request to Union County regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Union News to Union County, North Carolina, seeking records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the county during the previous calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
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 is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public and is limited to existing records without requiring the creation of new documents.
Union News emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals involved in reporting news to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
Of 3,141 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Union County school districts, 1,181 (37.6%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
