FOIA Request to Village of South Holland regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of South Holland by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. 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 details such as 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. This request is made with the intent of gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is emphasized that the request pertains only to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, Prairie State Wire has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. The organization prefers receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, Prairie State Wire underscores its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency through access to public records. Given their role in disseminating information, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit their website 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.
