10-RFP-2189114180-YB - Fireworks Display – NC State Fair

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is requesting proposals for fireworks display services at the NC State Fair under RFP 10-RFP-2189114180-YB, with proposals due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and a mandatory site visit on June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the State Fair Administration Building in Raleigh — vendors failing to attend will have their proposals deemed non-responsive.

The scope requires professionally designed fireworks displays with shells up to 2 inches in diameter, compliant with NFPA 1123 and NFPA 1126 standards. The State Fair runs October 15–25, 2026, with fireworks scheduled for 11 consecutive evenings at 9:45 PM, weather permitting. Pricing is fixed at $11,000 per nightly show for 11 shows. The vendor must bear all costs for materials, labor, transportation, permits, setup, cleanup, and waste disposal. No storage space is provided on fairgrounds and trucks may not remain overnight.

Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and in good standing with the eVP system, comply with E-Verify requirements, and meet all state and federal employment and non-discrimination standards. Financial stability must be demonstrated, and vendors must provide at least three customer references for similar services.

Award will be made under best-value evaluation, with technical approach, specifications compliance, vendor experience, references, and pricing listed in descending order of importance. The initial contract term is two years beginning on the effective date of execution, with an optional extension for the Got to Be NC Festival in May 2027 at the same cost per show.

Written questions are due July 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, with responses provided by July 10, 2026. Proposals will be publicly opened via Microsoft Teams.