FOIA Request to City of Hurst regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Carbondale Reporter to the City of Hurst, Illinois, seeking access to specific records related to procurement activities. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain copies of procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The records requested include detailed information 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 purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest and can be disseminated to the public. The Carbondale Reporter has emphasized that this request pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
In line with their role in gathering and reporting news, Carbondale Reporter seeks these records in electronic format if available. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
