Professional Fireworks Display

City of St. Cloud, Florida is requesting proposals for professional fireworks display services for its 4th of July Celebration event under RFP #2026-133, with proposals due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the City's e-Procurement Portal.

The scope requires design and furnish of a custom aerial fireworks display consisting of grand opening, aerial display, and grand finale launched from City Lakefront at 1104 Lakeshore Boulevard. The display is scheduled for July 4, 2026 at approximately 9:00 p.m., with a rain date of July 5, 2026. Minimum show length is 22 minutes with no more than 5 seconds between shots, and the display must be musically synchronized. The contractor must provide all equipment, labor, tools, lodging, mileage, meals, permits, licenses, insurance, and fees. A pyrotechnics superintendent must be present during setup and the event. The contractor is responsible for cleaning debris the morning after the show and must comply with NFPA Code for the Public Display of Fireworks.

The contractor must be licensed to do business in Florida, demonstrate familiarity with public agencies, and submit a complete organizational chart with identified subcontractors and copies of all required federal, state, and local licenses and permits. Insurance must meet minimum requirements specified in the Insurance Requirements Checklist, with policies issued by companies authorized by the Florida Department of Insurance and having a minimum A.M. Best rating of VII/A-.

Proposals are evaluated on qualifications and experience (30 points), project understanding and proposed approach (30 points), similar projects and references (30 points), and price proposal (10 points). Price evaluation uses a ratio method where the lowest proposal receives maximum points. Questions are due October 16, 2026. The City reserves the right to negotiate all contractor fees and costs, to accept or reject any or all proposals, and to reschedule the display due to inclement weather with no additional charges to the City.