ODHE FY25 Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) is seeking to procure two Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses through a competitive bidding process for fiscal year 2025. The specific procurement involves renewing licenses under Adobe VIP # 00C3F77D16678AB54A7A, with a focus on acquiring digital creative software for departmental use. The solicitation was officially posted on March 17, 2025, with proposals due by April 2, 2025, providing approximately two weeks for potential vendors to prepare and submit their responses. ODHE will evaluate submissions using a lowest responsive and responsible bidder standard, which means they will assess both the cost-effectiveness and the overall capability of vendors to meet the contract requirements. The procurement appears to be for standard software licensing, likely involving digital license transfer, activation, and ongoing support for Adobe Creative Cloud products. Vendors will need to demonstrate their ability to provide the specific license type and meet the technical requirements of the department.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside, which means only qualified minority-owned businesses can compete for this contract. This restriction is designed to promote diversity and provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses in state contracting. The specific Adobe VIP number suggests there may be an existing relationship or prior licensing arrangement with Adobe, indicating potential continuity in the software procurement process. While the exact budget is not specified, enterprise software licensing for two users typically ranges from $600 to $1,500 annually, depending on the specific Creative Cloud package selected. The MBE designation and the precise licensing requirements may limit the pool of eligible vendors, potentially creating a more competitive environment for qualified minority-owned technology service providers. The contract appears to be a straightforward renewal with no indication of complex integration requirements or additional infrastructure needs beyond the software licensing.