Annual July 3 Fireworks Show

The City of Orange is seeking a contractor to produce and operate a fireworks show for its annual July 3 celebration, including music coordination, setup, staffing, teardown, and cleanup.

City of Orange > Community and Library Services Department


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26-27.07
Oct 29, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 01, 2026 09:15 AM
1 year base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
commservbids@cityoforange.org
+17147445556
Submission Instructions
Mail
City Clerk's Office, City of Orange, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866

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Electronic Bid Submissions portal (URL not stated)
Description

The City seeks a qualified contractor to provide a complete pyrotechnic fireworks show for its annual July 3 celebration. The scope includes fireworks products and equipment, trained pyrotechnicians and other necessary staffing, show production and operation, accompanying music files with cues, staging and setup, teardown, and cleanup of the display site and fallout. Proposals should describe the show offering, work plan, implementation schedule, relevant experience, and references, and include a fee proposal with detailed costs and optional future-year pricing. The initial event is planned for July 3, 2027, with optional extensions for later annual events. The contractor must coordinate with City staff, provide required insurance and licensing, and meet the stated safety, inspection, setup, and cleanup requirements. The submission must include the completed supplemental proposal forms and a separate cost proposal, either sealed separately for a physical submission or as a separate electronic attachment.

Classification Codes
NAICS325920Explosives Manufacturing
PSC1370Pyrotechnics
Smart Codes
fireworks display productionpyrotechnic show operationfireworks site cleanup
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 13, 2026 06:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Job Walk (optional)
Oct 15, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 29, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jan 12, 2027-Anticipated City Council Presentation, If Required
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 10 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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