FOIA Request to Village of San Jose 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 San Jose, Illinois. 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 request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
Specifically, the Prairie State Wire is requesting copies of documents that include details such as solicitation or project titles, names of bidders or proposers, submission dates, bid amounts or proposed costs, and descriptions of goods or services proposed. This request is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public and is limited to existing records without requiring the creation of new documents.
The Prairie State Wire has also requested that if any portion of this request is denied or withheld, the specific statutory basis for such denial be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. Additionally, they have expressed their willingness to receive these records electronically if available.
As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency in government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws, Prairie State Wire emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
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.
