FOIA Request to Town of Dobson regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Dobson by Yadkin Valley News, seeking access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain information under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1.
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 request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. Furthermore, if any part of this request is denied or withheld, Yadkin Valley News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
As a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news on local governmental affairs, Yadkin Valley News has requested these records in electronic format if available. They have also highlighted their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. In line with this role, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
Yadkin Valley News 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 laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
