Nightly Fireworks Display Execution

The contract requires the execution of eleven professional fireworks displays at the NC State Fair, encompassing full operational responsibilities including setup, firing, and post-show cleanup. Each display must feature pyrotechnic shells up to two feet in diameter and incorporate close-proximity effects, demanding precise safety protocols and technical expertise to ensure audience safety and visual impact. The work is scheduled to occur nightly during the fair, requiring consistent performance reliability and strict adherence to local and federal pyrotechnics regulations. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 512220, which pertains to motion picture and video exhibition, and is issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. The solicitation was posted on June 19, 2026, with responses due by July 23, 2026. All activities must be conducted on-site at the NC State Fair grounds, and the contractor is expected to manage logistics, personnel, equipment, and compliance without direct oversight from the agency, relying instead on demonstrated capability and proven experience in large-scale pyrotechnic operations.