Annual 3rd of July Fireworks Show

The City of Orange is seeking a contractor to produce and operate a pyrotechnic fireworks show, including music coordination, equipment setup, breakdown, and site cleanup, for its annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park.

City of Salinas > Library and Community Services Department


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Open
26-27.07
Oct 27, 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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commservbids@cityoforange.org
+17147445556
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City Clerk's Office, City of Orange, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866

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Description

The City of Orange is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide all materials, equipment, trained personnel, pyrotechnic products, music files with cues, staging, setup, operation, breakdown, and cleanup for an approximately 14-minute fireworks show at its annual 3rd of July Celebration. The proposed display includes aerial shells, multishot pyrotechnic devices, opening effects, and a grand finale, generally consistent with the specifications in Attachment A-3. The contractor must coordinate with City departments, provide required staffing and safety equipment, obtain applicable fireworks permits and licenses, complete setup and inspections before the event, provide the musical soundtrack in advance, and remove fireworks debris and fallout after the display. The mandatory first-year event is scheduled for July 3, 2027, with optional displays contemplated for 2028 and 2029. Proposals must include firm information, a work plan and approach, a draft site map, project schedule, work samples, at least three comparable references from the past 10 years, and separate fee proposal materials, including optional future-year pricing.

Classification Codes
NAICS711320Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
PSC1370Pyrotechnics
Smart Codes
fireworks displayspyrotechnic productionevent site cleanup
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 01, 2026 04:15 PM-Open Date
Oct 13, 2026 06:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Job Walk (optional)
Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.
Oct 15, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 27, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Jan 12, 2027-Anticipated City Council Presentation
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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