Fireworks Display Services

The City of DeBary, Florida, located in Volusia County, is seeking sealed proposals for a comprehensive Fireworks Display Services contract through RFP 13-25. The primary objective is to secure a qualified contractor to provide a professional 20-minute fireworks display for the annual 4th of July Celebration at Gemini Springs Park, with potential for additional events throughout the year. The fireworks display must be choreographed with prerecorded musical scores and themed appropriately for the occasion, with deliverables including a USB containing the musical program. Contractors must provide all aspects of the display, including set-up, performance, and clean-up, while adhering to specific technical constraints such as limiting shell sizes to 3"-5" due to launch zone restrictions. The evaluation of proposals will follow a 100-point scoring system, with 30 points allocated to qualifications and experience, 30 points for the response to the scope of work, and 40 points for proposal pricing. The RFP was posted on July 28, 2025, with proposals due on August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, representing an initial three-year contract term with two potential one-year renewal options.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability, with the City of DeBary named as an additional insured. Bidders are required to submit documentation of their business status, comply with drug-free workplace requirements, and provide various certifications regarding debarment, anti-lobbying, and statutory compliance. The total budget for the fireworks display is set at $50,000, with the understanding that pricing for additional events beyond the 4th of July celebration will be negotiated between the awarded contractor and the City of DeBary. The RFP emphasizes the need for a "World Class" fireworks display that meets all safety standards and regulatory requirements, suggesting a high level of professional expertise and performance is expected from the selected vendor.