FOIA Request to Henderson County regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Henderson County, Illinois, by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the county during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific records requested include 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 seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, Prairie State Wire has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
Prairie State Wire is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This affiliation underscores their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions.
Henderson County had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, with 728 students enrolled and 62 full-time faculty members across its schools. This information highlights the county’s educational landscape as context for understanding its administrative operations.
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.
