FOIA Request to Henderson County regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by South Asheville News to Henderson County, North Carolina, seeking records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the county during the previous calendar month. The request aims to obtain information that is in the public interest and can be disseminated through media channels.
The requested records include several key details: 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. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
In the event that any portion of this request is denied or withheld, South Asheville News has asked for specific statutory reasons for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. Additionally, as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, South Asheville News believes it qualifies for a fee waiver under its professional responsibilities.
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 using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This coalition aims to promote transparency and accountability within government institutions.
Of 930 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Henderson County school districts, 237 (25.5%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
