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Joint City of Bloomington & Town of Normal Fireworks Display

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RFP #2026-17State & Local

Submission Closed02/05/2026, 04:00:10 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract pertains to a solicitation issued by the City of Bloomington’s Parks & Recreation department for a joint fireworks display event with the Town of Normal. Identified as RFP #2026-17, the request for proposals was posted on January 9, 2026, with a response deadline of February 5, 2026. As a home rule unit of government located in Central Illinois and serving as the county seat of McLean County, Bloomington supports a diverse metropolitan economy and a population of around 78,680 people according to the 2020 Census. The contract specifically relates to organizing and executing a public fireworks display, reflecting collaboration between two local governments. The solicitation is managed by the City of Bloomington’s procurement office, with Carla Murillo serving as the primary point of contact. The place of performance is within Illinois, and the contract facilitates a community event aimed at providing entertainment and civic engagement for Bloomington residents. The detailed opportunity is accessible through the city’s procurement portal, and potential vendors interested in this project are encouraged to respond by the stated deadline to be considered for the contract.

General Info

City of Bloomington and Town of Normal seek vendors for joint 2026 fireworks display event.

Agency

Illinois → Parks & Recreation

NAICS

711320 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFP 2026-17 COB Contract Template - Fireworks Display Agreement

8 pages · contract-document

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RFP 2026-17 COB Payment and Performance Bond Requirements

1 page · rfp

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RFP 2026-17 Combined Payment and Performance Bond

3 pages · bond

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RFP #2026-17 Fireworks Display for City of Bloomington & Town of Normal

6 pages · rfp

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RFP #2026-17 Joint City of Bloomington & Town of Normal Fireworks Display

rfp

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RFP 2026-17 Joint City of Bloomington & Town of Normal Fireworks Display

25 pages · rfp

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RFP 2026-17 Town of Normal Fireworks Display Contract Execution

2 pages · contract-document

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 9

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 5

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/05/2026, 04:00:10 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyIllinois → Parks & Recreation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBloomington, IL, 61701, USA

Organization / AgencyIllinois → Parks & Recreation

Office AddressBloomington, IL, 61701, USA

Contacts

Carla MurilloProcurement Manager

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Full Description

The City of Bloomington, incorporated in 1856, is a home rule unit of government under the 1970 Illinois Constitution. The City of Bloomington is located in the heart of Central Illinois, approximately 125 miles southwest of Chicago, 155 miles northeast of St. Louis and 64 miles northeast of Springfield, the State Capital. The City of Bloomington is the County Seat of McLean County, the largest county in Illinois (approximately 762,240 acres). The results of the 2020 Census shows the City now has a population of 78,680 citizens. The economic strength of the City of Bloomington metropolitan area is well diversified with no single dominating industry.