SC DHEC Adobe Renewal

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for Adobe software license renewals, specifically targeting authorized Platinum Adobe sellers or resellers. The procurement encompasses renewal subscription licenses for five Adobe product categories: 767 Acrobat Pro DC Enterprise licenses, 22 Creative Cloud for Enterprise licenses, 5 Captivate for Enterprise licenses, 4 Photoshop Creative Cloud for Enterprise licenses, and 1 Dreamweaver for Enterprise license. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for all listed software categories, with delivery specified to DHEC's Columbia, South Carolina address within thirty days of purchase order receipt. The solicitation requires offerors to submit a signed cover page, acknowledge any amendments, and comply with South Carolina procurement code requirements. Key deadlines include a bid submission deadline of October 18, 2022, at 2:30 PM Eastern Time, with vendor questions due by October 6, 2022, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The initial contract term will run from October 20, 2022, through September 30, 2023, with pro-rated licenses co-termed to the annual subscription anniversary date.

DHEC participates in the Adobe Large Government Agency (LGA) purchasing plan and maintains an existing Adobe Licensing Portal under VIP # 0CCDA40CC4DBCF45018A. The procurement explicitly excludes installation, implementation, training, or consulting services, focusing solely on software licensing. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with DHEC reserving the option to purchase additional new subscription licenses throughout the contract term. All pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars and exclude sales or use taxes. Bidders must provide certifications regarding debarment, independent pricing, ethics, and drug-free workplace compliance. While specific set-aside designations are not mentioned, the solicitation requires vendors to be authorized Platinum Adobe sellers or resellers capable of bidding on all listed software categories. The solicitation does not explicitly state a total contract value, but given the volume of licenses (799 total across five product categories), the procurement represents a significant software licensing investment for the state agency.