Fireworks Display July 3 2025

The City of Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department has issued Request for Proposal (RFP 25-001PR) for a professional fireworks display scheduled for July 3, 2025. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide a comprehensive fireworks show with specific technical requirements, including a minimum of 1,400 shells across multiple shell sizes, special effects, and a 20-minute performance starting at approximately 9:20 PM EST. Proposing vendors must be capable of delivering a computer-designed, musically choreographed display that utilizes a Fire One digital firing system or equivalent technology. Key qualifications include having two licensed pyrotechnicians with a minimum of 10 years experience, providing $5 million in liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. Proposal submissions are due by February 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with questions accepted until February 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The City will evaluate proposals based on program selection, contractor experience and qualifications, overall cost, show value, and technical firing system capabilities. The anticipated contract award date is March 11, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contractor must submit detailed documentation three weeks prior to the event, including radio communication protocols, comprehensive inventory lists, and necessary permits. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the RFP indicates a comprehensive expectation for a turnkey fireworks display service. The proposal requires a detailed outline of cancellation and postponement policies, suggesting flexibility is important to the City. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the extensive technical requirements and insurance mandates suggest the City is seeking a professional, high-quality fireworks display. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified fireworks display contractors who can meet the stringent technical and safety requirements outlined in the RFP.