Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, ( CNE), a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for an Integrated Aerial Firework & amp; Drone Event. See attached Scope of Work, Bidder Template and RFP Instructions. ** Proposals due 3/27/2026 4PM CDT**- Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, ( CNE), a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for an Integrated Aerial Firework & amp; Drone Event. See attached Scope of Work, Bidder Template and RFP Instructions. ** Pro
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The Hard Rock Hotel Casino Tulsa is seeking a vendor to design, produce, and execute an integrated aerial entertainment experience for its inaugural Fourth of July celebration on July 1, 2026. This includes a 15-minute professional drone light show synchronized with classic rock music, followed by a 20-minute fireworks display. The scope of work covers design, performance, logistics, execution, and cleanup. Project deliverables include concept design, audio synchronization, FAA documentation, safety plan, onsite production, and final event reporting. Milestones include contract award, design approval, permit approvals, site walk, setup, show execution, and cleanup. Tasks involve choreography, soundtrack preparation, permits, surveys, crew logistics, and show operations. The event is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at the Hard Rock Casino, Cherokee Hills Golf Course, with the drone show from 9:45 PM to 10:00 PM and the fireworks show from 10:00 PM to 10:20 PM. Compliance with FAA UAS rules, NFPA 1123/1126, CNE safety standards, and OSHA is required. Vendors must be licensed, insured, and provide necessary equipment, drones, pyrotechnics, and control systems. Success criteria include safe execution, synchronization accuracy, visual clarity, and timeline adherence. Vendors are required to submit a detailed cost proposal including drone, fireworks, labor, equipment, and permits.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with a rain date to be determined. The drone show is from 9:45 PM to 10:00 PM, and the fireworks show is from 10:00 PM to 10:20 PM.
The bid notice mentions Pricing and Terms of Payment and states that the vendor shall submit a detailed cost proposal including drone, fireworks, labor, equipment, and permits during evaluation, but does not specify the exact payment terms.
The vendor shall be a qualified vendor to design, produce, and execute an integrated aerial entertainment experience and must have licensed operators, insurance, equipment, drones, pyrotechnics, and control systems.
The bid notice lists site walk as one of the milestones, indicating that a site visit may be part of the process.