FOIA Request to City of Des Plaines regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Des Plaines. The request seeks access to records concerning procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the preceding calendar month.
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. This information is sought for public interest purposes and aims to enhance transparency in local government operations.
The Prairie State Wire emphasizes that the request does not require the creation of new documents but pertains only to existing records. The organization has expressed its preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. Furthermore, should any part of this request be denied, they have asked for an explanation citing the specific statutory basis for such denial.
As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency through FOIA and Sunshine Laws—the Prairie State Wire underscores its role in holding public institutions accountable. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional engaged in disseminating information to the public.
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