Fireworks

The City of New Britain in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking proposals for a fireworks display procurement opportunity scheduled for July 4, 2025 and July 4, 2026 at Willow Brook Park. This Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number 04197 invites vendors to submit comprehensive proposals for conducting fireworks displays during these specific dates. The solicitation period is open from March 5, 2025 at 11:00:00 AM EST to April 1, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 5, 2025 at 11:30:00 AM EST to April 1, 2025 at 9:30:00 AM EDT. Vendors interested in participating must submit their proposals to Jack Pieper at the City of New Britain, located at 27 West Main Street, New Britain CT, 06051. The procurement will be conducted using Free On Board Destination delivery terms, with vendors required to specify their own payment terms.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. The opportunity appears to be open to all vendors capable of providing professional fireworks display services. The RFP does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range for the fireworks displays. Similarly, no information is available about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The document does not outline specific evaluation criteria beyond the basic submission requirements. Potential vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation document and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to safely and effectively execute fireworks displays for two consecutive Independence Day celebrations at Willow Brook Park.