10-RFP-2189114180-YB - Fireworks Display – NC State Fair

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is soliciting proposals for a fireworks display at the annual North Carolina State Fair, scheduled for October 15–25, 2026, with eleven nightly shows beginning at 9:45 PM each evening. The contract, issued under solicitation number 10-RFP-2189114180-YB, requires a professional pyrotechnic show consisting of shells up to 2 feet in diameter and close-proximity outdoor pyrotechnics, fully compliant with NFPA 1123, NFPA 1126, and industry standards for 1.3G and 1.4G fireworks, as well as the 2010 North Carolina Pyrotechnics Act. Proposals must include a detailed breakdown of shell types, sizes, and quantities, and vendors are required to adhere strictly to all safety, environmental, and operational regulations, including OSHA and state pollution controls. The contract calls for the designation of a contract manager and approved pyrotechnicians, who must be certified and authorized by the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshall and the Fairgrounds Contract Administrator, with sufficient personnel to meet all state-mandated requirements. The estimated contract value is $121,000, covering all eleven shows at $11,000 per performance, inclusive of all costs for materials, transportation, labor, and administrative fees, with the vendor bearing all additional expenses. The State will evaluate proposals using a Best Value method under North Carolina General Statutes, prioritizing the vendor’s technical approach, adherence to specifications, demonstrated experience, customer references, pricing, and other considerations outlined in Section 7.0, without assigning numerical weights. Proposals must be submitted via the Ariba Sourcing Tool by July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with mandatory participation in a site visit on June 30, 2026. Vendors must complete and submit multiple attachments, including a pricing form, HUB supplemental information, financial certification, reference forms, and worker location details, while certifying financial stability, compliance with E-Verify and equal employment laws, and prohibitions against offering gifts to state employees. Subcontracting requires prior written approval, and the vendor remains fully liable for all subcontractor performance. The contract has an initial two-year term, with an optional extension to provide the same show at the same cost