New Years Eve Fireworks Display 2027

The City of Shelton, through its Parks and Recreation Department, is soliciting proposals for a New Years Eve fireworks display to be held on December 31, 2026, at Shelton Veteran’s Riverwalk Park, with a rain date of January 1, 2027. The selected vendor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment for a show lasting at least twenty minutes, starting at approximately 7:00 PM. Technical specifications require that shells not exceed five inches in length and that accurate shell quantities be provided for the grand finale and special effect barrages. The contract has a strict budget limit of 13,500 dollars, and the City intends to award the contract to the lowest responsible firm based on fee, experience, qualifications, and the ability to perform work safely. Submission deadlines are set for October 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Required documentation includes a signed and notarized non-collusion affidavit, a current certificate of insurance, professional licenses, and a detailed description of the display. Insurance requirements are stringent, including a 1 million dollar combined single limit for automobile insurance, a 1 million dollar umbrella policy, and 5 million dollars in pollution liability insurance where applicable. Additionally, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds and ensure all personnel undergo background checks by the Shelton Police Department. Financial terms include a five percent retainage from payments per Connecticut General Statutes and a requirement to pay subcontractors within thirty days of receiving payment from the City.