FOIA Request to City of Sumner regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
The East Central Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Sumner, 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 information requested includes solicitation or project titles, names of bidders or proposers, submission dates, bid amounts or proposed costs, and descriptions of the goods or services proposed.
This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is specified that the request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
The East Central Reporter emphasizes its role as a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is deemed essential for fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. A fee waiver is requested based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
