FOIA Request to Town of Clyde regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Clyde by a representative from the Asheville Reporter on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., specifically focusing on procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The request details 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 objective is to gather information that holds public interest for dissemination. It is emphasized that this request pertains only to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
The Asheville Reporter, through its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to transparency in government—seeks these records as part of its commitment to holding public institutions accountable. Additionally, a fee waiver is requested due to their role in media reporting.
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.
