Fourth of July Fireworks Display

The Town of North Providence is seeking a qualified fireworks-display producer to provide a continuous 30-minute Fourth of July fireworks show at Governor Notte Park Field, including personnel, materials, permits, insurance, setup, firing, inspections, and cleanup.

Town of North Providence


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Oct 22, 2026 02:45 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Submission Instructions
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Office of the Purchasing Agent, Town Hall, 2000 Smith Street, North Providence, R.I. 02911
Description

The Town of North Providence is soliciting proposals for a professional Fourth of July fireworks display on July 3, 2027, with a rain date of July 5, 2027. The selected vendor must provide and professionally administer a continuous fireworks display lasting at least 30 minutes at Governor Notte Park Field, including the specified shell quantities and sizes, up to three ground displays, a launch plunger for a local representative, and preferably computerized firing controls. The vendor must supply qualified personnel, fireworks materials, transportation, setup, firing, required Rhode Island and local permits, and post-display inspection and cleanup. The scope also requires proof of licensing and insurance, operator qualifications, shell and show-sequence information, staffing and firing plans, evidence of prior fireworks-show experience, and compliance with applicable transportation and fireworks regulations. The Town will provide fire, police, rescue, crowd-control services, and crowd barriers. A pre-event meeting and site inspection are required after award, and final original insurance certificates must be provided by June 1, 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS325920Explosives Manufacturing
PSC1370Pyrotechnics
Smart Codes
fireworks display productionpyrotechnic show operationsfireworks display permitting
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 22, 2026 02:45 PM-Proposal submission deadline
Oct 22, 2026 03:00 PM-Proposal opening (optional)
Jun 1, 2027-Original insurance certificates due
Jul 04, 2027 01:00 AM-Fireworks display
Jul 5, 2027-Rain-date fireworks display
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $100,000.00
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  • Within the last 3 years
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