New Year's Eve Fireworks Display

The City of Shelton is seeking bids for a minimum 20-minute New Year's Eve fireworks display at Shelton Veterans Riverwalk Park, with a maximum budget of $13,500.

City of Shelton > Parks and Recreation Department


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2027-11
Oct 30, 2026 03:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
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Description

The City of Shelton is soliciting bids for a New Year's Eve fireworks display on December 31, 2026, with a rain date of January 1, 2027. The display must run for at least 20 minutes, use shells no larger than 5 inches, and include accurate quantities for special-effect barrages and the grand finale. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, firing-system information, shell identification, required permits and licenses, weather-related storage, and compliance with applicable NFPA standards and Connecticut fireworks laws. The display will take place at Shelton Veterans Riverwalk Park, and the City may adjust the approximately 7:00 p.m. start time by one hour. Bidders must submit qualifications, licenses, experience and references, cancellation or postponement policies, shell quantities by size, total display duration, an inclement-weather policy, and a display description. A signed and notarized non-collusion affidavit, certificate of insurance, and acknowledgment of the sample agreement are also required. The City will not consider bids exceeding $13,500 and intends to award to the lowest responsible firm meeting the specifications, qualifications, experience, and safety requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS711320Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
PSC1370Pyrotechnics
Smart Codes
fireworks displaysevent production servicespyrotechnic services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026-Release Date
Oct 22, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 23, 2026 09:00 PM-Question Responses Due
Oct 30, 2026 03:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 30, 2026 03:00 PM-Bid Opening (optional)
Bids will also be unsealed through the City's e-Procurement Portal; attendance is not required.
Jan 01, 2027 12:00 AM-Fireworks Display (optional)
The City may adjust the start time by approximately one hour earlier or later than 7:00 p.m.
Jan 02, 2027 12:00 AM-Rain Date Fireworks Display (optional)
Applies if the December 31 display is postponed due to inclement weather; the City may adjust the start time by approximately one hour earlier or later than 7:00 p.m.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Products/Completed Operations — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Pollution Liability — $5,000,000.00
Required
  • Payment Bond
  • Performance Bond
Required
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
New_Years_Eve_Fireworks_Display_2027.pdfOct 15, 2026 01:47 PM
C - Sample AgreementOct 15, 2026 11:39 AM
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