2027-07 Independence Day Celebration - Annual Fireworks Display

The Town of Fairfield is seeking qualified licensed professional contractors to execute the annual Independence Day fireworks display, to be launched from a barge positioned 1,200 feet offshore at Jennings Beach. The contractor must provide a display consisting of a minimum of 2,100 shells, with sizes ranging from three-inch to eight-inch, along with specialized effect barrages and a grand finale. Proposals must include exact counts for all special effects and the finale to ensure compliance with the stated requirements. The event is organized by the Parks & Recreation Department, and the contractor will be responsible for all logistical, safety, and operational aspects of the display in accordance with local and federal regulations. Proposals are due by August 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and the solicitation is issued under reference number 38399, posted on August 7, 2026. All relevant documentation is available exclusively through the provided online portal, and no questions submitted via this platform will be addressed. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Pru O’Brien, reachable at pobrien@fairfieldct.org. This procurement is open to qualified contractors under a competitive bidding process managed by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, with no set-aside preferences indicated.