Cleveland to Use Cooperative Agreement for Accela Reimagine Program
The Cleveland Department of Innovation and Technology is moving forward with a technology acquisition as part of its 2026 IT Capital Plan. Through communication 783-2026, Director Kim Roy Wilson has notified the Clerk of Council of the city's intent to use a cooperative purchasing agreement to secure equipment and services for the Accela Reimagine Program.
What's in the file
According to a memorandum dated June 24, 2026, from Director Kim Roy Wilson, the city intends to utilize a direct award via a cooperative purchasing agreement (referenced as 47QTCA20D0025) to work with Centric Consulting, LLC.
The memorandum states the following details regarding the acquisition:
- Purpose: To purchase equipment, hardware/software, and/or professional services related to the Accela Reimagine Program.
- Estimated Cost: $182,000.00.
- Authority: The notification is made in accordance with Ord No. 584-2026.
Who may be affected
- Department of Innovation and Technology: The department will manage the equipment, hardware, software, or professional services acquired.
- Centric Consulting, LLC: The vendor selected to provide services or equipment under the cooperative agreement.
- City Council: The recipient of the official notification regarding the department's intent to utilize the agreement.
Status and timeline
- June 24, 2026: The Department of Innovation and Technology issued the memorandum regarding the intent to utilize the purchasing agreement.
- July 11, 2026: The communication was officially introduced and filed with City Council.
Residents can verify the details of this filing by reviewing the official record on the City of Cleveland Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 783-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Filed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 10, 2026