FOIA Request to Town of Yadkinville regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Yadkin Valley News to the Town of Yadkinville on February 1, 2026. The request seeks 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 specific records requested include details such as the solicitation or project title, 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 is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. The media organization has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format.
Yadkin Valley News highlights its role in gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public. The request underscores the importance of access to public records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Additionally, as a member of the media, Yadkin Valley News has requested a fee waiver based on its professional responsibilities.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
