FOIA Request to Village of Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information 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 purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest and disseminate it to the public. It is important to note that this request pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, DeKalb Times has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, DeKalb Times emphasizes their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
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 organization can be found at this link.
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.
