City of Arlington Fireworks Display Services for Annual July 4th Show
- Client
- City of Arlington
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/23/2026
- Category
- Marketing and Branding
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Arlington seeks a qualified service provider to deliver an annual community fireworks display on July 4th at Quake Park. The requested scope requires a 20-minute show launched from the north ballfield with a grand finale display, pricing for 2027, optional multi-year cost savings, and complete compliance with Chapter 70.77 RCW and local licensing. Only USA onshore organizations are eligible to bid, and all company personnel must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must submit questions by November 4, 2026, and submit electronic PDF proposals of up to 10 pages via email to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2026. Evaluation will rely on company experience, the proposed display, visual quality, and the budget schedule.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from fireworks RFP 2027.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Arlington is seeking a qualified service provider for its annual community fireworks display on July 4th at Quake Park. The proposal requires a 20-minute fireworks show each year with a grand finale display. Interested companies demonstrating the ability and capacity to perform the work are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- City of Arlington
- RFP Posted
- 10-22-2026
- Questions due
- November 4, 2026
- Proposals due
- Monday, November 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit electronic proposal via email to [email protected] with subject line 'Firework proposal'. PDF format, maximum 10 pages including 1-page cover letter.
- Contract term
- Annual July 4th display starting in 2027, with multi-year booking options requested.
- Place of performance
- Quake Park, 18501 59th Avenue NE, Arlington, WA
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' compensation; Commercial general liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence with sponsors/property owners as additional insured; Automobile liability of $2,000,000 combined single limits.
How proposals are evaluated
| Company's experience providing services of this type | |
| Company's proposed show/display | |
| Services budget | |
| Qualifications, references, and industry reputation |
Scope of work
- 20-minute annual July 4th community fireworks show
- Grand finale display
- Launch fireworks from the north ballfield at Quake Park at 10:00 p.m.
- Comb grounds for live materials immediately preceding and after display
- Provide sufficient personnel at discharge site to ensure public safety
- Product, permits, shipping, delivery, choreography, music, set up, and clean up
Minimum qualifications
- One licensed pyrotechnic operator in connection with handling or display
- All company personnel must be at least 18 years of age
- Compliance with Chapter 70.77 RCW
- City of Arlington business license
- Washington Business License
- Current W-9
Documents to include with the bid
- Services approach and description of proposed show/display
- Cover letter signed by an authorized individual
- Inventory of products to be used including shell sizes and effects
- 3 or more references regarding comparable work
- Proof of liability insurance, licenses, and certifications
- Project budget and fee schedule inclusive of WA sales tax
- Anticipated payment/refund schedule and cancellation/rescheduling plan
- WA Business License
- Current W-9
Verify important details
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