FOIA Request to Village of Moweaqua 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 Village of Moweaqua on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records concerning 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 that is in the public interest for dissemination.
Prairie State Wire has specified that this request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. If any part of the request is denied, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. They also expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Prairie State Wire emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with this commitment, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, Prairie State Wire is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
