FOIA Request to Village of Poplar Grove regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
The Rockford Sun has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Poplar Grove. The request seeks access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the village during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was sent on February 1, 2026.
The records requested include several specific 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 purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest and is intended for dissemination to the public. The Rockford Sun has emphasized that they are seeking existing records only and do not require the creation of new documents.
The FOIA request also highlights that if any part of the request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. Furthermore, given their role in media and news reporting, Rockford Sun has requested a fee waiver as they believe they qualify as a media professional under these circumstances.
The Rockford Sun’s affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy is noted in the request. This organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
