Cleveland IT Department Seeks Equipment via Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
The Cleveland Department of Innovation and Technology is preparing to acquire new hardware through a cooperative purchasing agreement. In Communication 881-2026, Commissioner Larry Jones II notified the Clerk of Council of the department's intent to purchase equipment as part of the 2026 IT Capital Plan.
What's in the file
According to a memorandum dated July 9, 2026, the Department of Innovation and Technology intends to use a cooperative purchasing agreement with CDW to acquire hardware. The specific details provided in the memorandum include:
- The purchase of two HID Card Readers.
- Use of the Ohio STS RSC024735 agreement.
- An estimated cost of $110,840.00.
The memorandum states this notification is being made in accordance with Ord No 584-2026 regarding the utilization of cooperative purchasing agreements or direct awards for equipment, hardware, software, or professional services.
Who may be affected
- Department of Innovation and Technology: The department will manage the acquisition and implementation of the hardware.
- CDW: The vendor selected to provide the equipment via the cooperative agreement.
Status and timeline
- July 9, 2026: Commissioner Larry Jones II signed the memorandum notifying the Clerk of Council of the intent to purchase.
- July 13, 2026: The communication was officially introduced and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready" for City Council.
Residents can verify the details of this notification by reviewing the official record for File No. 881-2026 on the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Quantity
- 2
- Vendor
- CDW
Source record
- File
- 881-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 12, 2026