Fireworks Displays

Chesterfield County Procurement Department is requesting bids for fireworks display services under IFB #26000309, with sealed bids due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and related services to discharge fireworks for the County's July 4, 2027 show and July 4 of subsequent years.

The scope encompasses delivery, unloading, setup, discharging, site cleanup, and removal of all debris and misfired shells. The fireworks display shall commence at approximately 9:20 p.m. and continue for a minimum of twenty minutes; the County retains the right to adjust the start time based on weather and event-related circumstances. The contractor must provide Safety Data Sheets annually and notify the Special Events Coordinator (Vicki Kiger, 804-748-1992) of anticipated setup and delivery dates no later than one week prior to July 4th each year. All deliveries must occur between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor must maintain adequate tarps or coverings for fireworks in case of inclement weather and carry comprehensive insurance acceptable to the County.

All pricing shall be F.O.B. Destination with freight, delivery costs, and incidental charges included in the bid. The County will make a 50% deposit no later than June 30 of each year to reserve the show. The County reserves the right to utilize the contractor for additional fireworks displays at the same prices, terms, and conditions.

For contracts exceeding $10,000, diversity in subcontracting goals apply for minority-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, small businesses, women-owned businesses, military family-owned businesses, and Chesterfield County-based businesses. Inquiries are due July 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., directed to Kelly Lomas, Senior Sourcing Officer, at (804) 717-6760 or procurement@chesterfield.gov. Bid opening occurs thirty minutes after the 2:00 p.m. deadline via Microsoft Teams.