Holiday Decorations City of Atlantic City

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES The City of Atlantic City is soliciting quotations from qualified contractors for the furnishing, rental, installation, maintenance, removal and off-season storage of commercial-grade holiday decorations to be installed along Atlantic Avenue in connection with the City's 2026 Holiday Parade and holiday season. The successful contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, decorations, transportation, installation hardware, lifts, supervision, maintenance, removal and storage necessary to complete the project. The City intends to obtain a complete, turnkey service. The decorations shall remain the property of the contractor and shall be provided on a rental basis for the 2026 holiday season. 2. REQUIRED HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Contractors shall provide the following commercial-grade, pole-mounted decorations, or approved equivalents: Item No. 1 Wrapped Candy with Garland Quantity: 36 units Reference Design: P-477 or equivalent Approximate Dimensions: 2.5 feet wide 4 feet high Decorative wrapped candy design with garland Suitable for installation on existing streetlight or utility poles Commercial-grade construction suitable for outdoor seasonal use Item No. 2 Fantasy Tree with Garland Quantity: 36 units Reference Design: P-482 or equivalent Approximate Dimensions: 3 feet wide 4 feet high Decorative fantasy Christmas tree design with garland Suitable for installation on existing streetlight or utility poles Commercial-grade construction suitable for outdoor seasonal use Item No. 3 Candle with Garland Quantity: 36 units Reference Design: P-480 or equivalent Approximate Dimensions: 3 feet wide 4 feet high Decorative holiday candle design with garland No illumination or electrical lighting is required for the 2026 season Suitable for installation on existing streetlight or utility poles Commercial-grade construction suitable for outdoor seasonal use Item No. 4 Rising Star with Garland Quantity: 36 units Reference Design: P-717 or equivalent Approximate Dimensions: 2 feet wide 3 feet high Decorative rising star design with garland Suitable for installation on existing streetlight or utility poles Commercial-grade construction suitable for outdoor seasonal use Total Quantity: 144 Pole-Mounted Holiday Decorations References to particular designs or model numbers are intended to establish the general appearance, dimensions and quality of the decorations desired. Equivalent products shall be considered, provided they meet the City's functional and aesthetic requirements. 3. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS All decorations shall: 1. Be commercial-grade and designed for outdoor municipal holiday displays. 2. Be weather-resistant and capable of withstanding normal seasonal exposure to rain, wind, snow and freezing temperatures. 3. Incorporate appropriate corrosion-resistant framing, mounting brackets and hardware. 4. Include decorative garland consistent with the proposed holiday design. 5. Be securely mounted to existing poles using appropriate hardware and installation techniques. 6. Be furnished in good condition, free of visible damage, broken components or substantial deterioration. 7. Be installed in accordance with applicable safety requirements and utility owner restrictions. Any illuminated decorations shall utilize suitable outdoor-rated electrical components and connections. The City shall identify available electrical service locations, subject to field verification. 4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall be responsible for the complete installation of all 144 decorations along Atlantic Avenue at locations designated or approved by the City. The contractor shall: Coordinate installation dates and locations with the City's designated representative. Provide all necessary labor, vehicles, lifts, ladders, equipment and mounting hardware. Obtain required permissions for attachment to poles, where applicable. Coordinate with the City regarding pedestrian access, traffic control and street safety. Protect existing municipal infrastructure and surrounding property. Ensure decorations are securely installed and properly aligned. Remove installation debris and restore affected areas to their original condition. Installation Schedule: All decorations shall be installed and ready for use before the City's 2026 Holiday Parade, on a date to be coordinated with the City. Contractors shall identify their anticipated installation schedule and the number of working days required. 5. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The contractor shall provide maintenance and service throughout the designated 2026 holiday display period. Services shall include: Inspection and adjustment of mounting hardware. Repair or replacement of decorations that become loose, damaged or nonfunctional. Correction of workmanship-related deficiencies. Maintenance of lighting components where applicable. Reasonable emergency response to decorations presenting a public safety concern. All routine maintenance and repairs attributable to normal seasonal use, defective materials or improper installation shall be included in the quoted price. The contractor shall identify its normal response time for maintenance requests and emergency service. 6. REMOVAL AND STORAGE Following the conclusion of the holiday display period, the contractor shall: 1. Coordinate removal dates with the City's designated representative. 2. Remove all decorations and associated temporary mounting equipment.3. Avoid damage to existing poles, fixtures and municipal property. 4. Transport decorations to the contractor's storage facility. 5. Provide secure off-season storage of all rented decorations. All removal, transportation and storage expenses shall be included in the total quoted price.