City of Kennewick Turnkey On-Water Fireworks Display and Optional Drone Light Show Services
- Client
- City of Kennewick
- Solicitation No.
- 26-011
- Posted
- 10/23/2026
- Category
- Marketing and Branding
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Kennewick is issuing RFP 26-011 to procure a turnkey on-water fireworks display for the 2027 River of Fire event. Contractors must provide fireworks display services including a barge or suitable launch platform, necessary permits, setup, takedown, and fall-out debris containment. The City is also accepting optional proposals for a coordinated drone light show as a supplement or partial replacement. Only USA-based organizations licensed to launch pyrotechnics in the State of Washington are eligible. Applicants must maintain $5 million in commercial general liability insurance and demonstrate financial ability, experience, and required qualifications. Submissions must include an itemized cost proposal with a shell inventory, personnel qualifications, technical requirements, links to similar past displays, and signed proposal forms. All questions must be emailed to Michael Miller by 2:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026. Proposals are due by December 1, 2026, and can be submitted electronically via email, by mail, or in person. Evaluation criteria include the launch platform plan, general approach, personnel qualifications, past performance, and total cost, with a lump sum fee to be negotiated with the finalist.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from River of Fire RFP 26-011 FINAL 10.20.26.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Kennewick seeks proposals for a turnkey on-water fireworks display for the River of Fire event on July 4, 2027. Contractors may also submit optional proposals for a coordinated drone light show. Responsible contractors with properly licensed operators are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- City of Kennewick
- RFP release date
- October 22nd, 2026
- Site Visit by appointment
- November 9, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Questions due
- November 18th, 2:00 p.m.
- Proposals due
- December 1, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
- Evaluation of proposals
- December 2-15, 2026
- Event Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027, 10:00 p.m.
- How to submit
- Mail, in-person delivery, or electronic email
- Submission details
- Submit one signed original proposal marked RFP 26-011 - RIVER OF FIRE FIREWORKS DISPLAY 2027 to 210 W. 6th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336 Finance Door A, or via email to [email protected].
- Place of performance
- Columbia River vicinity adjacent to Columbia Park, Kennewick, Washington
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance with $5 million limit per occurrence and $5 million general aggregate, naming the City as additional insured.
How proposals are evaluated
| Ability to provide a barge or similar platform for launching fireworks | |
| General approach and plans to meet RFP requirements and overall ability to complete within schedule | |
| Qualifications and experience of personnel | |
| Past performance on projects of similar size and scope | |
| Total project cost |
Scope of work
- Furnish labor, equipment, materials, supplies, mobilization, demobilization, and personnel for fireworks display
- Provide pyrotechnic operators to transport, set up, conduct, and remove fireworks display equipment
- Secure and coordinate required support services, permits, facilities, or subcontractors, including marina coordination
- Provide a 15 to 18 minute fireworks display meeting or exceeding baseline pacing, density, and visual impact
- Perform cleanup of live, discharged, or spent debris in fallout areas including environmental cleanup
- Obtain required Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and Fish and Wildlife permits
- Provide optional FAA-compliant drone light show services if proposed
- Develop working relationships with local and regional emergency services and public agencies
Minimum qualifications
- Properly licensed to launch pyrotechnics in the State of Washington
- No owners convicted within past ten years of a crime impugning honesty or integrity
- No unsatisfied tax or judgment liens
- Obtain all required FAA approvals prior to drone show agreements if offering drone services
Documents to include with the bid
- One signed original proposal package
- Appendix A Certifications and Assurances
- Synopsis of company history and performance
- Link to a like display of the proposal
- Shell inventory listing size and number of shells
- Timeline for setup and takedown
- Names, qualifications, and licenses of show designer, onsite crew manager, and security personnel
- Proposed fee and payment schedule with itemized cost proposal
- Resumes for all staff to be assigned
- List of at least three client references
Verify important details
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