Technology Procurement Controlled Disclosure

At a glance

  • What: Emergency ordinance 1700-2026 waives twenty listed provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes (competitive procurement rules in Sections 329.18, 329.22, 329.23, 329.27 and 329.28) that conflict with Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64, to allow a controlled-disclosure procurement process for qualifying technology-related procurements. No dollar amount.
  • Vote (6/22/2026): Bankston / Barroso De Padilla; 9-0.
  • Gaps: the minutes do not define "qualifying" procurements or describe what is disclosed.
  • Related: the same night Council approved several technology purchases with bidding waived, see City Technology Software Contract Renewals.

Sources

Log

2026-06-22 - Columbus City Council

  • Approved 9-0 on the emergency calendar.