2017B-09 Fireworks Display for July 4th

Clearfield City, located in Utah, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered CLEA20182856 on October 16, 2017, seeking a qualified firm to provide a comprehensive fireworks display for the July 4th, 2018 celebration. The procurement specifically requires a full-service fireworks display to be performed at approximately 10:00 p.m., contingent on weather conditions, with the vendor responsible for all aspects of the event including materials, set-up, staging, permitting, property use approvals, and post-event clean-up. Proposals were required to be electronically submitted through SciQuest by November 2, 2017, at 3:00 PM MST, with potential for interviews and presentations by a Selection Committee. The commodity code for this procurement is 12130, covering explosive materials and fireworks. Bidders were instructed to thoroughly review the RFP, submit questions through the designated platform, and could request confidentiality for portions of their proposal. The evaluation process involved scoring proposals to determine the highest-ranked bidder, with Firestorm Pyrotechnics, Inc. ultimately being selected as the contract recipient.

The RFP documentation did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations, suggesting the procurement was open to qualified fireworks display providers. No specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements were mentioned in the available documents. The contract was to be executed in US Dollars, though a precise award value was not explicitly stated in the provided materials. Coordination with the North Davis Fire District was noted as a required element of the service delivery. The procurement process emphasized comprehensive service delivery, suggesting that vendors would need significant expertise in pyrotechnic display management, safety protocols, permitting, and event coordination. While the exact budget range was not disclosed, the procurement's focus on a professional, full-service fireworks display indicates an expectation of professional-grade service and equipment.