2026 Drone Light Show RFP

The City of Kennesaw, Georgia, located in Cobb County, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure drone light show services for a 13 to 15-minute performance scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026. The primary objective is to identify a qualified contractor capable of designing and executing an aerial drone light show that meets the City's specifications for this public event. Interested firms must obtain bid documents at no cost by requesting them via email from Nicholas Simpson at nsimpson@kennesaw-ga.gov at the Kennesaw City Clerk's Office. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk's office at 2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue, Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144, with a firm deadline of Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST; only contractors on record with the City Clerk's Office as having received bid documents will have their proposals opened and considered. Contractors must submit one identified original copy plus three additional copies of their proposal. Following the RFP evaluation process, the City of Kennesaw intends to enter into a general services contract agreement with the selected contractor to produce the show. The RFP does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, pricing parameters, budget allocations, or funding sources for the procurement.

The RFP documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific organizational eligibility limitations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation, nor are there references to existing infrastructure, technology platforms, or systems requiring integration with the selected contractor's services. The procurement documents do not disclose a specific award value, budget range, or contract duration beyond the December 13, 2026, performance date. The City of Kennesaw reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and informalities in the evaluation and award process. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the City Clerk's Office promptly to obtain the complete RFP documents and any additional specifications or requirements for this drone light show procurement.