Sealed bids for fireworks displays in 2027 and 2028 for four events: Gaspee Days (June 5, 2027), Independence Day (July 3, 2027), National Night Out (August 3, 2027), and New Year's Eve (December 31, 2027). Bids due November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM. Award based on lowest evaluated or responsive bid price. Individual displays awarded separately. Payment after each successful display. Insurance required: general liability $1,000,000. Must secure permits within 60 days. Worksheets due 72 hours before shows. Penalties for short displays.
Bids must be received by the purchasing division no later than 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Sealed bids will be received by the purchasing division no later than 11:00 am, wednesday, november 18, 2026.
Payment is issued only after each firework display event has been successfully performed. Payment will be issued only after each firework display event has been successfully performed.
Awards based on lowest evaluated or responsive bid price. Awards will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price.
Bidders must be licensed, qualified pyrotechnic display companies. Seeking proposals from licensed, qualified pyrotechnic display companies to stage fireworks displays.
Shows not meeting minimum duration are penalized per minute, per cost of the show. Should the show not meet the expectation of **** minutes in duration, the company will be penalized per minute, per cost of the show.
Failure to submit certification warrant form results in automatic rejection. This form must be completed and submitted with sealed bid. failure to do so will result in automatic rejection.