2025 Dalton Parks and Recreation Department _.pdf
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- JULY 4th, 2025 CELEBRATION FIREWORKS SHOW
- Solicitation number
- PE-75552-NONST-2025-000000039
- Issued by
- Ware County, Georgia
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Dalton Parks and Recreation Department in Dalton, Georgia for a July 4th, 2025 fireworks celebration show. The display must be aerial, lasting a minimum of 20 minutes, with shell sizes ranging from 3 to 6 inches (2-inch shells permitted as filler only), to be held at North Georgia AG Fairgrounds. Proposals are due by January 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with project award scheduled for January 21, 2025. The RFP requires vendors to conduct 5 test shots at the show location for spectator sightline evaluation and provide three references with contact information from similar shows.
The budget for this project is capped at $35,000. Vendors must provide proof of licensing, permits, and minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance coverage, and must be on the City of Dalton Vendor list. The evaluation criteria includes Responsiveness (10 points), Show Content (30 points), Responsibility (20 points), and Cost of Services (40 points). Proposals must be submitted to the City of Dalton-Finance Department, marked "Dalton Parks- Fireworks RFP," and will be opened on January 15, 2025, at 2:01 PM.
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DALTON PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
706-278-5404
904 Civic Drive
Dalton, GA 30721 www.Mydprd.com
The Dalton Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking Request for Proposal (RFP’s) from all interested, licensed & permitted suppliers for its July 4th, 2025 celebration fireworks show.
Proposals must include the following:
• Proposals do not exceed our budget of $35,000.
• Copy of license and permit along with a minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance policy.
• All parties submitting RFP’s must be on the City of Dalton Vendor list.
• Show begins at approximately 9:30 pm on Friday, July 4th, 2025 at North Georgia AG Fairgrounds. 500
Legion Dr. Dalton, GA 30721
• Display lasting for a minimum of 20 minutes and must be aerial.
• Minimum shell size of 3 inches to 6 inches. 2 inches and smaller shells will be considered as filler.
• Include at least three references of completing similar shows. Please include reference contact information.
• We are asking for 5 test shots to be shot at the show location to help evaluate site lines for spectators.
The evaluation Criteria and Selection process will be as follows:
• Responsiveness: The City will consider the materials submitted by the Offeror to determine whether the
Offeror is in compliance with the RFP. (10 points)
• Show Content: Creativity, variety, content and length of the show. Review of the detailed show description. Preview of show. (30 points)
• Responsibility: The City will consider the qualifications submitted by the Offeror and other evidence it may obtain to determine the company’s ability and history of successfully completing contracts of this type, meeting projected deadlines and experience with similar shows. (20 points)
• Cost of Services: (40 points)
TIMELINE
• RFP Published – December 12, 2024
• Proposals due – January 15, 2025
• Project award – January 21, 2025
Request for Proposal must be sent to the City of Dalton-Finance Department, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA
30720, and marked “Dalton Parks- Fireworks RFP”. All proposals must be received by Wednesday, January
15, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Proposals will be opened in the Finance Department, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA on January 15, 2025, at 2:01 PM.
The right to reject any or all Proposals or request additional information or clarification deemed necessary for evaluations reserved by the owner, City of Dalton, Dalton, Georgia.
For more information contact Will Chappell, Assistant Director, at 706-278-5404
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