NIGP 68074: Pyrotechnics

NIGP 68074 Pyrotechnics, an Item code, covers aerial fireworks displays and emergency road flares procured by state and local jurisdictions for public events and safety operations. State and local governments buy pyrotechnics primarily for New Year's Eve and holiday celebrations at municipal parks and civic venues, and for emergency warning and traffic-control applications in law enforcement and public safety contexts. The scope of work includes design, execution, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local pyrotechnics regulations; vendors typically manage site logistics, safety protocols, and permitting coordination. Issuing bodies include city governments and special-purpose public safety departments, with occasional activity from transit or emergency-management districts.

Recent solicitations reflect two distinct market segments. The City of Gainesville issued an RFP in June 2026 for a New Year's Eve aerial fireworks display at Depot Park (874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville, Florida), with proposals due June 26, 2026, seeking a high-quality display under contract from October 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027, and explicitly open to multi-year bids with discounted pricing for commitments beyond one year. The City of Lewisville, Texas issued a competitive sealed-bid solicitation (number 2639A) in February 2026 for an Annual Contract for Emergency Road Flares to supply the Lewisville Police Department with approximately three to four orders of eighty-five cases per order during a twelve-month term, with option to extend for up to three additional twelve-month periods, bids due February 23, 2026, and award based on best value as defined in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252. Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas; the broader geographic distribution remains unclear from the source records provided.