FOIA request sent to Village of Itasca regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026

FOIA Request to Village of Itasca regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.

The DuPage Policy Journal has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Itasca. 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 requested information 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 intended for gathering information of public interest for dissemination. It specifies that it seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. The DuPage Policy Journal has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.

Additionally, the requestor notes their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.