FOIA Request to Village of Fayetteville 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 Village of Fayetteville. 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 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 request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, if any part of the request is denied or withheld, the Prairie State Wire has asked for the specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
As members of the media, Prairie State Wire asserts their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals. The organization behind this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
