FOIA Request to Village Of Hainesville regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A request for public records was submitted to the Village Of Hainesville under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act by a representative from Lake County Gazette. The request seeks access to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month. The requester has asked for this information in an electronic format if available.
The specific details requested include 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. This request is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination purposes and does not require the creation of new documents.
In case any part of this request is denied, the requester has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As a member of the media involved in reporting news to the public, they have also requested a fee waiver citing their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
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.
