Firework Show

The City of Summerville, Georgia, located in Candler County, is soliciting sealed bids for fireworks display services through Request for Bid (RFB-2026-119). The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide and execute a 15-20 minute professional fireworks show scheduled for July 2, 2026, at 10:00 p.m., at 246 Vitality Lane, Summerville, Georgia 30747. The successful vendor must be a federal pyrotechnician licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), possess documented experience with large-scale fireworks displays, and provide comprehensive liability insurance coverage totaling $10,000,000 in aggregate limits ($1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and $1,000,000 commercial umbrella coverage). Key deliverables include complete site setup and takedown, post-event cleanup, pre-event and event-phase security, provision of licensed pyrotechnic operators, and sufficient staffing to execute the display safely and professionally. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026, at the City of Summerville, 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, Georgia 30747, with bids opening the same day at City Hall. All bids must remain valid for 30 business days following submission. Prospective bidders must submit inquiries and questions to the Purchasing Agent at 706-859-0900 or lrowland@summervillega.org by January 20, 2026. The evaluation committee will consider price as one factor among others, though price is not the sole determining criterion for award.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting competition to particular classes of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or women-owned or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Required bid submission documents include a signed bid form, Certificate of Non-Discrimination, E-Verify Compliance Affidavit, SAVE Compliance Affidavit, W-9 form, and Certificate of Insurance. The RFB does not specify a contract term, renewal options, or award value/budget range for this procurement. The City of Summerville reserves the right to reject all bids, cancel the solicitation, or split the award among multiple vendors at its sole discretion. The announcement does not provide information regarding an anticipated award date; rather, it indicates that negotiations will commence with the highest-ranked vendors following bid evaluation and opening.