Air Show Performance Services for Chautauqua County Airports
- Client
- Chautauqua County Finance Department
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/27/2026
- 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 GeneratedChautauqua County Airports is soliciting proposals from qualified civilian professional airshow performers and organizations for the Wings Over WNY, Chautauqua Skies Airshow. The contract term is for one year, covering a mandatory practice date on August 13, 2027, the public airshow on August 14, 2027, and a rain date on August 15, 2027, at the Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport in Jamestown, NY. Eligible civilian acts include aerobatic aircraft, formation teams, jet and warbird demonstrations, skydiving teams, helicopter demonstrations, comedy acts, and static aircraft displays. Performers must provide qualified pilots, aircraft, equipment, and crew, comply with FAA requirements, maintain required liability insurance, and participate in marketing, promotional, and educational events. Questions must be submitted in writing by November 10, 2026. Proposals with pricing information must be submitted digitally via email or online, or sent to the Purchasing Agent by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. Evaluation is based on safety, qualifications, and experience (25%), overall cost and value (20%), operational and logistical requirements (10%), and references/past performance (5%).
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP-4-26 JHW Air Show Performances.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Chautauqua County Airports is soliciting proposals from qualified professional airshow performers and civilian organizations to perform at the Wings Over WNY, Chautauqua Skies Airshow. The event is scheduled for August 14, 2027, with a rain date of August 15, 2027, at Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport, with an anticipated attendance of 5,000 to 7,500 people. Qualified civilian performers offering aerobatic, formation, jet, warbird, parachute, helicopter, specialty, or groun…
- Issued by
- Chautauqua County Finance Department
- Proposal issue date
- 10/26/2026
- Questions due
- 11/10/2026
- Proposals due
- 12/1/2026 3:00 PM (EDT)
- Practice/Rehearsal Date
- August 13, 2027
- Public Airshow Date
- August 14, 2027
- Rain Date
- August 15, 2027
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy
- Submission details
- Submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the proposal in a sealed envelope to Chautauqua County Purchasing Department, Attn: Brandi McIntyre, 454 N. Work Street, Falconer, NY 14733.
- Contract term
- One year
- Place of performance
- Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown, NY 14701
- Insurance and bonding
- Selected performers must maintain aviation liability insurance and aircraft liability insurance in accordance with Chautauqua County Minimum Insurance Requirements.
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200
How proposals are evaluated
| Safety, Qualifications & Experience | 25% |
| Overall Cost & Value | 20% |
| Operational & Logistical Requirements | 10% |
| References/Past Performance | 5% |
Scope of work
- Provide professional airshow performances during the scheduled public airshow program
- Arrive in sufficient time to complete required preparation, briefings, inspections, and practices
- Participate in mandatory daily performer and safety briefings
- Complete required practice or qualification flights
- Coordinate operations with Air Boss, Airshow Director, FAA, and airport management
- Comply with FAA regulations, waivers, operating limitations, and event safety procedures
- Provide qualified pilots, aircraft, equipment, crew, and support personnel
- Participate in reasonable promotional or public-relations activities as mutually agreed
Minimum qualifications
- Current applicable performer credentials (SAC/FAST Card)
- Relevant FAA documentation including license and medical certificate
- No less than 5 professional references within the past 2 years
- Qualified civilian performers or organizations representing approved aviation acts
- Qualification to do business in New York State
Documents to include with the bid
- Financial Affidavit
- Affidavit of a Foreign Corporation
- Pricing Submission Sheet (Performer Proposal Form - Attachment A)
- Required forms listed on Attachment B - Performer Requirements Checklist
- One (1) original and one (1) copy of submitted proposal
- Current W-9 Form
- Non-Collusion Bidding Certification
- Iranian Divestment Certification
- Exclusion Checks Certification
- Authorization Certificate
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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