Adobe License Renewal

The South Carolina Department of Public Health is requesting bids on Adobe license renewal under IFB 5400030289, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET and award notification scheduled for October 21. Bidders must be authorized Gold or Platinum Adobe resellers.

SCDPH participates in the Adobe Large Government Agency (LGA) purchasing plan (VIP #0CCDA40CC4DBCF45018A). The scope is limited exclusively to Adobe brand-name subscription licenses: 900 Acrobat Pro for Enterprise, 7 Captivate for Enterprise, 23 Creative Cloud for Enterprise All Apps, 4 Photoshop Creative Cloud for Enterprise, and 1 Substance 3D Collection. Bidders must be able to provide quotes on all listed Adobe software categories. The contract excludes installation, implementation, training, and consulting services.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. SCDPH retains an option to purchase additional new subscription licenses throughout the term, with all new licenses to be pro-rated and co-termed to the annual subscription anniversary date of September 30, 2027. Delivery is required within thirty days of purchase order receipt to SCDPH at 400 Otarre Parkway, Cayce, South Carolina 29033; all items must be new and F.O.B. Destination.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Payment is by electronic funds transfer following submission of proper invoices. If any provision conflicts with Adobe's VIP-LGA agreement, the VIP-LGA agreement takes precedence. Questions are due October 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Online submission is preferred through www.procurement.sc.gov. The State may cancel the solicitation or reject any or all offers in whole or in part, and no contract will be formed until final award is issued.