FOIA Request to Village of Phoenix regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Phoenix by South Cook News 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 information is requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving it in electronic format.
The specific records requested include details 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 request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
South Cook News highlights its role in gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It stresses the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Additionally, a fee waiver is requested based on their status as a media organization.
The requester 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 organization can be found 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.
