FOIA Request to City of Farmer regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Farmer in Illinois by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested information includes 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 to the public. Prairie State Wire emphasizes that this request is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
The FOIA request highlights the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As a member of the news media, Prairie State Wire has requested a fee waiver due to its role in disseminating information.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
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.
