Professional Fireworks Display
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-133
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC code
- Point of contact
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- Procurement Services purchasing@stcloudfl.gov (407) 957-7212
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About this opportunity
The City of St. Cloud, Florida is soliciting proposals for professional fireworks display services under RFP #2026-133, with proposals due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. No set-asides or preference programs apply. Minimum qualifications require demonstrated experience providing professional fireworks display services and current licensure to conduct business in Florida.
The scope is design and delivery of a custom aerial fireworks display for the City's July 4th celebration at the Lakefront (1104 Lakeshore Boulevard). The display must run a minimum of 22 minutes with no more than 5 seconds between shots, include a grand opening, aerial display, and grand finale commencing at approximately 9:00 p.m., and be musically synchronized. The contractor provides all equipment, labor, tools, lodging, mileage, meals, permits, licenses, and insurance. A pyrotechnics superintendent must be present during setup and the event; all pyrotechnicians must comply with federal and state guidelines and the latest edition of the NFPA Code for the Public Display of Fireworks. The rain date is July 5th with no additional charges for rescheduling. All costs, including permits, insurance, and debris cleanup, are the contractor's responsibility and must be included in the proposal price. The contractor must provide detailed documentation of shells by type, size, and quantity for each display segment and a certificate of insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate prior to performance.
The contract term is three years from execution, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. Compensation is set forth in the proposal exhibit; contract effectiveness is contingent upon available City appropriations. Invoices are payable within thirty days of receipt.
Evaluation is scored on 100 points: 30 points for qualifications and experience, 30 for project understanding and approach, 30 for demonstration of at least five similar projects, and 10 for price using a ratio method. Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Opportunity text
- SCOPE OF SERVICES SUMMARY
The City of St. Cloud is seeking to retain the services of a qualified and experienced contractor for Professional Fireworks Display as specified in the Detailed Scope of Services and Requirements Section of this RFP document. The successful proposer shall prove by their qualifications, experience, and plan for the work, that they will best serve the overall needs of the City. The selection of the successful proposer shall be at the City's discretion and shall be made in a prompt manner after receipt and evaluation of all responses. If you are interested in preparing a response to this RFP, please complete all the requirements set forth in this RFP document. Under the proposal process, the stipulations set forth herein are fully binding on the proposer to the extent that you confirm acceptance by your electronic signature on the Respondent's Certification. - PRE-RESPONSE CONFERENCE
A pre-response conference is not required for this RFP. - MINIMUM BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
In order for a Proposal to be considered by the City, Proposers shall demonstrate, in their proposals, compliance with the following minimum requirements:- Contractor must demonstrate qualifications and experience in providing professional fireworks display services services.
- Contractor is licensed to do business in the State of Florida.
- FUND AVAILABILITY
Any Contract resulting from this solicitation is deemed effective only to the extent that funds are available. The City of St. Cloud abides by the provisions set forth in Florida Statutes relative to appropriations of funds. The ability of the successful Proposer to maintain a sense of fiscal responsibility and budgetary awareness shall be favorably considered in the ranking and award of a contract. This disclosure is being made to assist all Proposers in the gauging of their desire to participate in this Proposal and in the planning and preparation of their written response. The City reserves the right to negotiate all Proposer fees, costs, charges, for any proposed services or appurtenant requirement. - PERSONNEL
The work shall be performed and directed by the key personnel identified in the submittal from the awarded firm or individual in response to this RFP. The awarded firm or individual shall not subcontract, assign or transfer any work under the agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Subconsultants must be identified in the submittal and shall be subject to the approval of the City. Any changes in the identified personnel shall be subject to the prior review and approval of the City. When directed by the City, subconsultants personnel whose performance or behavior is determined to be unsatisfactory shall be immediately removed. The awarded firm or individual shall provide a sufficient number of qualified personnel as necessary to effectively carry out its responsibilities under the agreement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional_Fireworks_Display.pdf | ||
| Sample_Agreement_RFP.docx | DOCX document | |
| Map_of_Location.pdf |
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