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America Fireworks Display Service

CaliforniaCalifornia, USADue Thursday, October 15, 2026
Client
California
RFP Number
MRB-57697
Posted
10/2/2026
Category
Marketing and Branding
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Description

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The City needs a vendor to provide an America fireworks display service, including a California state-licensed pyrotechnic operator and an experienced crew. The scope requires the vendor to obtain and submit all necessary permits, manage storage and transportation, supply all safety equipment, create a downloadable musical soundtrack, and coordinate with the City's sound engineer. Eligibility is limited to USA-based onshore organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. Vendors can submit proposals digitally through email or online. Questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted no later than October 8, 2026. The contract period will run for three years, and the City is currently seeking budget proposals.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 20261001093454787 2027 Fireworks RFP.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Cypress is seeking qualified pyrotechnic vendors to provide a twenty-minute choreographed fireworks display for the annual Salute to America event. The contract covers three annual displays with options for two one-year renewals. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations.

Issued by
City of Cypress Department of Recreation and Community Services
Request for proposals issued
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Questions due
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00 PM
Responses to questions provided
Monday, October 12, 2026
Submittals due
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
Staff Selection Committee will conclude review
Thursday, November 12, 2026
City Council consideration of Contract Award*
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
How to submit
Electronic via PlanetBids
Submission details
Submit a PDF of qualifications through PlanetBids. Uploaded document shall be typed on 8 1/2” x 11” sized paper.
Contract term
Three years for displays on July 2, 2027, June 30, 2028, and June 29, 2029, with an option for two (2) one-year renewals.
Place of performance
Cypress College or another pre-determined location within city limits, Cypress, California.
Insurance and bonding
Commercial General Liability: $5,000,000 per occurrence. Automobile Liability: $5,000,000 each accident. Workers' Compensation: statutory limits; Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 each accident/disease. Policies must include specified additional insured endorsements.

How proposals are evaluated

Company Qualifications, Experience (including City’s Past Experience with the Proposer), & References50%
Proposed Solution & Fireworks Display20%
Pricing30%

Scope of work

  • Provide a California state licensed pyrotechnic operator and experienced crew.
  • Submit all relevant permits to local, state, and federal regulatory and oversight agencies.
  • Provide and coordinate all storage and transportation necessary to deliver fireworks to the event location.
  • Provide all necessary equipment to produce a safe display.
  • Create and provide City with a downloadable version of the musical soundtrack for the display.
  • Coordinate with the City's contracted sound engineer for display cohesion.
  • Removal and disposal of debris, trash, residue, active unused or defective pyrotechnical devices, and equipment.

Minimum qualifications

  • California state licensed pyrotechnic operator
  • USA Organization Only (Onshore)
  • At least 3 references using the same service being proposed
  • Complete list of all municipalities in California utilizing solution over the past 3 years

Documents to include with the bid

  • Cover Letter/Introduction
  • Proposed Pyrotechnic Team
  • Proposed Solution
  • Proposed Fireworks Display
  • References
  • Pricing and Payment Terms

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