Cleveland Tech Department Notifies Council of Equipment Purchase
The Cleveland Department of Innovation and Technology is moving forward with a plan to purchase technology equipment for the city's 2026 IT Capital Plan. Through communication 780-2026, Commissioner Larry Jones II notified the Clerk of Council of the department's intent to use a cooperative purchasing agreement to acquire 160 Samsung VXT units.
What's in the file
According to a memorandum dated June 5, 2026, the Department of Innovation and Technology intends to utilize a cooperative purchasing agreement through Sourcewell 121923 to complete a direct award. The notification details the following:
- Vendor: CDW-G
- Equipment: 160 Samsung VXT units
- Estimated Cost: $31,726.40
The department noted that this action is being taken in accordance with Ord No 584-2026 regarding the 2026 IT Capital Plan.
Who may be affected
- Department of Innovation and Technology: The department will receive the equipment as part of its capital planning.
- CDW-G: The named vendor for the hardware purchase.
Status and timeline
- June 5, 2026: Commissioner Larry Jones II issued the memorandum of notification.
- July 10, 2026: The communication was officially filed with City Council.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official source record for File No. 780-2026.
Key facts
- Quantity
- 160
- Vendor
- CDW-G
Source record
- File
- 780-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Filed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 9, 2026