When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 20, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $31,000.

It was issued by Town Of Darien. The work is located in Darien, Connecticut, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Licensed professional fireworks and pyrotechnics display company. Demonstrated experience producing large-scale holiday fireworks shows. Capable of choreographing fireworks to music and supplying sound systems. Experienced in fire safety planning, site protection, setup, firing, and cleanup. Adequately insured and able to assume liability for property or turf damage.

Professional Fireworks Display Service (Due September 3, 2026)

A vendor is needed to design and deliver a 20–25-minute aerial fireworks display for a July 4th celebration, including synchronized patriotic music, sound equipment, fire protection, setup, firing, transportation, and cleanup.

Must provide a list of shells in size and quantities to be electronically fired and choreographed to patriotic music
No shells smaller than 3 inches or larger than 4 inches allowed
Must include a grand finale
No low-breaking fireworks allowed
Must provide a pre-approved digital patriotic music track
Must provide a first-class aerial fireworks display of at least 20-25 minute duration
Must provide five references of current projects
Must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience with technical expertise
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must maintain commercial automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must maintain workers' compensation insurance in accordance with statutory limits
Must maintain umbrella or excess liability insurance of at least $3,000,000
Insurance must be placed with insurers with a Best's rating of no less than A:VII

Questions due by August 20th, 2026.

Bid submission deadline is September 3rd, 2026.

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The vendor will provide a professional fireworks display for a July 4th celebration, including the design, supply, installation, execution, transportation, setup, firing, and cleanup associated with the pyrotechnic display. The display must run for approximately 20 to 25 minutes and provide a first-class aerial fireworks experience.

The vendor must provide a pre-approved digital patriotic music track and choreograph the music to synchronize with the fireworks effects. The scope also includes providing a sound system for the music, adequate fire protection for the display, and responsibility for any damage to surrounding turf fields. Questions must be submitted by August 20, 2026.

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