FOIA Request to Village of Kingston regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by DeKalb Times to the Village of Kingston 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 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.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. DeKalb Times has requested these records in electronic format if available. The request also notes that if any portion is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
DeKalb Times has highlighted its role as a media organization committed to gathering and reporting news in order to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. In line with this mission, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and public 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.
