Fireworks Displays

The City of St. Petersburg, through its Parks and Recreation department, is soliciting proposals under RFP-26-348 for a vendor to design and execute custom aerial fireworks displays for the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve celebrations. The scope of work encompasses the entire lifecycle of the events, including show choreography, product selection, logistics, staffing, safety planning, permitting, and post-event cleanup. For the Fourth of July, the city may transition the launch site to land, though the vendor must be capable of providing a barge at least 26 feet in length if requested. For New Year's Eve, the city is considering a shift to two separate 10-minute shows at 9:00 p.m. and midnight. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified vendor based on an evaluation committee's scoring of specific factors. Qualified bidders must possess a valid ATF 54 license and current U.S. DOT hazardous materials registration. Performance requirements include a strict timeline of deliverables, starting with kickoff meetings eight weeks prior to each display and concluding with a written post-event report within ten days of the show. Additionally, vendors must comply with Florida Statute 287.135 regarding scrutinized companies and adhere to Small Business Enterprise requirements for contracts exceeding 50,000 dollars. All proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement website by December 1, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.