Cleveland Public Power Seeks New Contracts for Electrical Test Equipment
The Division of Cleveland Public Power is looking to secure new tools and technical support to maintain its electrical systems. Through emergency ordinance 1038-2026, the city is considering authorizing requirement contracts for various types of electrical test equipment, as well as the labor, materials, and training necessary to keep that equipment operational for a period of two years.
What's in the file
The proposed emergency ordinance authorizes the purchase of electrical test equipment for the Department of Public Utilities. The measure would establish one or more requirement contracts to provide:
- Various types of electrical test equipment.
- Labor and materials required to maintain and repair the equipment.
- Necessary training for personnel.
Who may be affected
- Division of Cleveland Public Power
- Department of Public Utilities
Status and timeline
- September 10, 2026: The ordinance was introduced and has completed its first reading.
This request follows a recent increase in utility-related legislative activity, with 33 items recorded in the last 90 days. It also follows similar recent efforts to secure materials for electrical transmission and distribution systems under Ord. No. 932-2026.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by visiting the official Cleveland City Council website to view the source record for 1038-2026.
Source record
- File
- 1038-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 9, 2026
Official documents
- 1038-2026-Req K purchase, repair and maintain various electrical test equipment - Util
- 1038-2026-Council Presentation_RL_Various Electrical Test Equipment (8.18.26)
- FINAL VERSION City Record October 23, 2026 Page 103