Bluebeam revu licenses

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for BlueBeam Revu software licenses and maintenance, seeking to convert 121 existing Standard Edition licenses to Enterprise status and purchase an additional 279 Standard Edition Enterprise licenses. The procurement also includes 10 eXtreme Edition licenses with associated maintenance agreements. Specifically, the solicitation requires only authorized BlueBeam resellers to submit bids, with deliveries to be made to SCDOT's Columbia location within 30 days of purchase order receipt. Key deadlines included a question submission deadline of April 2, 2020, at 12:00 PM, and bid submissions due by April 7, 2020, at 4:15 PM through the state's online procurement website. The contract will have an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewals, creating a maximum potential contract period of five years from April 18, 2020, to April 17, 2025. Technical support requirements specify availability within one hour, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time. Evaluation criteria will be based on unit pricing, with extended prices used to determine the lowest bidder.

The solicitation includes specific preferences for South Carolina resident vendors and U.S. end-products, which bidders must claim by line item. Bidders are not required to be located in South Carolina but must demonstrate legal capacity to be bound by contract and meet state responsibility requirements. Eligible bidding entities include sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and government entities. Mandatory submission requirements include providing current financial statements, contract history, and evidence of organizational responsibility. Bidders must obtain a South Carolina Vendor Number and hold their offer open for a minimum of 30 calendar days following the opening date. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves comprehensive software licensing for 400 total licenses across different editions. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or if funds become unavailable in subsequent fiscal periods. Pricing must remain fixed for the initial contract term, with potential price adjustments considered for renewal terms if 90 days' notice and supporting documentation are provided.