Indiana University is seeking proposals for pyrotechnics and special effects services for its Bloomington Athletics events. Key requirements include possessing or obtaining necessary federal and state licenses, compliance with safety codes (NFPA standards), demonstrated experience (approximately 15 years), adequate staffing and security, and insurance with limits of at least $3,000,000 USD. Services encompass planning, permitting, staffing, equipment, operation, and coordination with university departments and external agencies. Proposals must include a detailed pricing breakdown per game, distinguishing between included and optional effects, and clearly state any overtime or premium charges. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit are scheduled for May 20, 2026. All questions must be submitted through the Jaggaer supplier portal by May 21, 2026. Proposals are due by June 8, 2026.
The bid notice states that proposals are due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on June 8th, 2026. Proposals due by 12:00 pm eastern time ****
The bid notice states that selection of the successful supplier will be based upon a variety of factors such as: ability to meet technical specifications and scope of work, compliance with safety, regulatory, and university requirements, price and overall cost competitiveness, acceptance of Indiana University terms and conditions, and references and past performance. selection of the successful suppliers will be based upon a variety of factors such as: ability to meet technical specifications and scope of work compliance with safety, regulatory, and university requirements price and overall cost competitiveness acceptance of indiana university terms and conditions references and past performance. these criteria are listed in order of importance.
The bid notice requires the successful bidder to possess or demonstrate the ability to obtain all required federal and state licenses and clearances, including a federal explosives license, federal firearms license, Indiana Department of Homeland Security regulated explosive magazine permit, U. S. Department of Justice notice of clearance, and U. S. Department of Justice responsible person letter of clearance. he successful bidder must possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain prior to commencement of services, all required federal and state licenses and clearances, including: federal explosives license atffederal firearms license atfindiana department of homeland security regulated explosive magazine permitu. s. department of justice notice of clearanceu. s. department of justice responsible person letter of clearance
The bid notice states that a mandatory site visit is required on May 20, 2026, starting at 1 PM ET, and failure to attend will result in immediate rejection of any proposal. mandatory site visit. all **** participants must attend this site visit failure to do so will result in 13pm et immediate rejection of any proposal.
The bid notice states that participants' questions concerning the proposal must be received no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time on May 21, 2026. participants questions concerning the proposal must be received no **** later than 12: 00 pm eastern time.