To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Contract with Adobe for Graphic Design Software
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with Adobe Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,000, to provide graphic design software for the Fire District for the period of November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% CCCFPD General Operating Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Information Office requires access to Adobe Creative Cloud to effectively manage and produce the District’s public communications, outreach materials, and digital content. Adobe Creative Cloud provides professional-grade tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and InDesign-industry standards for creating high-quality graphics, videos, and publications. These tools are essential for producing accurate, visually engaging materials that represent the District’s brand consistently across print, web, and social media platforms. With growing public engagement and information demands, especially during emergencies and community events, the ability to efficiently design, edit, and publish content in-house will improve responsiveness, reduce reliance on external vendors, and ensure timely delivery of critical information to the public and media.
This purchase agreement includes limitation of liability and indemnification language.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without this software, the Public Information Office would be limited in the ability to produce professional materials, delaying communications, reducing the quality and consistency of public information, and potentially impacting the District’s ability to effectively inform and engage the community during both routine operations and emergency incidents.