FOIA Request to Village of Millstadt regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Millstadt. 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. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
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. The aim is to gather information that is of public interest and disseminate it to the public. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
The Prairie State Wire has also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request, citing their role as members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news. They argue that access to public records is essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, they have asked for the specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The Prairie State Wire is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
