FOIA Request to Town of Lattimore regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Foothills Review to the Town of Lattimore on February 1, 2026. 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. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
Foothills Review has expressed its preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver citing their role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, Foothills Review has asked for the specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The organization also highlighted its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
