Dalton parks - fireworks RFP
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- PE-75552-NONST-2026-000000055
- State
- Georgia
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC code
- Point of contact
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- Will Chappell wchappell@daltonga.gov (706) 278-5404
Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Dalton Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a fireworks display during the July 4th, 2026 celebration, to be held at the North Georgia AG Fairgrounds. The procurement requires a licensed and permitted fireworks supplier to execute an aerial display lasting a minimum of 20 minutes, featuring shell sizes between 3 and 6 inches, with smaller 2-inch shells acceptable as filler. Proposing vendors must be on the City of Dalton Vendor list and submit a comprehensive proposal including a copy of their license, permit, and a minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance policy. The evaluation criteria will assess responsiveness (10 points), show content including creativity and variety (30 points), company responsibility and experience (20 points), and cost of services (40 points). The RFP was published on November 18th, 2025, with proposals due by 2:00 PM on December 10th, 2025, and an anticipated project award date of December 15th, 2025. Proposals must be submitted to the City of Dalton Finance Department at 300 W. Waugh Street, marked "Dalton Parks- Fireworks RFP" and must include three references from similar completed fireworks shows.
The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The budget for the fireworks display is capped at $35,000, providing potential vendors with a clear understanding of the financial parameters. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Interested suppliers must demonstrate their capability through references, licensing, and insurance documentation. The procurement process appears open to any qualified fireworks display vendor who can meet the specified technical requirements, provide comprehensive show details, and submit a competitive proposal within the established budget. Vendors should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise, creative capabilities, and past performance in executing similar large-scale fireworks displays.
Opportunity text
The Dalton Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking Request for Proposal (RFP¿s) from all interested, licensed & permitted suppliers for its July 4th, 2026 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 Saturday, July 4th, 2026 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. 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 ¿ November 18th, 2025 ¿ Proposals due ¿ December 10th, 2025 ¿ Project award ¿ December 15th, 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, December 10th, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Proposals will be opened in the Finance Department, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA on December 10th
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Dalton Fireworks Show.pdf |
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