FOIA Request to City of Mascoutah regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Prairie State Wire to the City of Mascoutah, Illinois, seeking records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination through news coverage.
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 FOIA request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. It also asks for any denied portions to be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for denial and requests all reasonably segregable portions of the records to be released.
Prairie State Wire is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This affiliation supports their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets, like dogs, and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. The pet license typically involves a fee and must be renewed periodically. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations, especially against deadly and highly contagious diseases like rabies.
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.
