Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (SCDLLR) is soliciting proposals for Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020 software licenses, specifically seeking authorized sellers or resellers to establish a one-year contract. The procurement is for approximately 55 perpetual licenses of the GOV TLP Level 1 version compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, with part number 65324394AF01A00. All licenses must be deployed to the same SCDLLR ID, and the procurement will be conducted through the South Carolina procurement website. Key deadlines include October 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. for submitting questions, and October 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. for proposal submissions. The contract evaluation will be based on unit pricing, with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder expected to receive the award. The initial contract period will run from October 25, 2022, to October 24, 2023, with electronic delivery of licenses required within thirty days of purchase order receipt. Pricing must be fixed for the entire contract duration and stated in U.S. dollars, excluding sales or use taxes.

Prospective vendors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and must certify compliance with several requirements, including debarment certifications, drug-free workplace standards, ethics regulations, and independent price determination certifications. South Carolina resident vendor preferences and U.S. end-product preferences may be available for vendors meeting specific qualifications. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, vendors must meet the state's vendor compliance standards. The procurement allows for potential vendor discounts for prompt payment, and the state will process payments via electronic funds transfer following proper invoice submission. Although no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement anticipates purchasing approximately 55 software licenses during the contract period. No minimum purchase guarantee is provided, and no pre-bid conference or site visit is required for this solicitation.