FOIA request sent to City of Elmhurst regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026
FOIA Request to City of Elmhurst regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the DuPage Policy Journal to the City of Elmhurst 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 preceding calendar month. This 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 is of public interest and disseminate it to the public. The request emphasizes that it pertains only to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
The DuPage Policy Journal highlights its role as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to these public records is deemed essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media, they are requesting a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information.
Additionally, it is noted that 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 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.