FOIA Request to Town of Hudson regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Hudson by a representative from Hickory Sun, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, seeks access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. Specifically, the request asks for 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. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
The requester has asked for these records in electronic format if available and has requested a fee waiver due to their role as a member of the media. They are part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
