Pyrotechnics and Special Effects Services for Indiana University Athletics

Indiana University is seeking pyrotechnics and special effects services for their Bloomington Athletics events.

The Department of Defense


General
Open
RFP-PRO-1928-2026
Jul 01, 2026 04:00 PM
Jun 09, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Jennifer Guynn
jenguynn@iu.edu
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

Indiana University is soliciting proposals for pyrotechnics and special effects services to support their Bloomington Athletics events. The selected vendor will be responsible for planning, permitting, staffing, equipment, installation, operation, teardown, and coordination with various university departments and external officials. Services may be required for various venues including football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer events, and may include pyrotechnics, flame effects, CO2 cannons, and temporary structures. The vendor must possess all required federal and state licenses and clearances, including a Federal Explosives License and Indiana Department of Homeland Security permits. Compliance with applicable life-safety and operational standards, such as NFPA codes, is mandatory. Demonstrated experience of at least fifteen years in providing high-risk pyrotechnic and special effects services for large-scale events is strongly preferred. The vendor must also meet Indiana University's insurance requirements, with limits of not less than $3,000,000 USD. Proposals must include detailed pricing per game and per effect category, a description of the company's capabilities, relevant certifications, a sample Safety Management Plan, and three client references. The selection criteria, in order of importance, are: ability to meet technical specifications and scope of work, compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, price and overall cost competitiveness, acceptance of Indiana University's terms and conditions, and references and past performance.

Classification Codes
NAICS325920Explosives Manufacturing
PSC1370Pyrotechnics
Smart Codes
pyrotechnicsspecial effectsevent services
Specifications
Service Only
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $3,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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