Cleveland Updates Software Licensing via Cooperative Agreement
The City of Cleveland's Department of Innovation and Technology is planning to renew its Microsoft software licenses through an existing cooperative purchasing agreement. According to a memorandum filed under File No. 790-2026, the department intends to use this agreement to secure the necessary software as part of the city's 2026 IT Capital Plan.
What's in the file
The memorandum from Larry Jones II, Commissioner of the Department of Innovation and Technology, serves as a formal notification to the Clerk of Council regarding the intent to use a cooperative purchasing agreement (via OH STS CS9029109) for a direct award.
The communication states the following details:
- Purpose: Microsoft License Renewal
- Vendor: Dell Technologies
- Estimated Cost: $3,530,345.47
- Authorization: The notification is made in accordance with Ord No. 584-2026.
Who may be affected
- Department of Innovation and Technology: Will utilize the licenses for the 2026 IT Capital Plan.
- Dell Technologies: Named as the recipient of the direct award/cooperative agreement.
Status and timeline
- June 26, 2026: The memorandum was issued by Commissioner Larry Jones II.
- July 11, 2026: The communication was officially introduced and filed with City Council.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for File No. 790-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Vendor
- Dell Technologies
- Agreement type
- Cooperative purchasing agreement
Source record
- File
- 790-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Filed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 10, 2026