Professional Fireworks Display

The City of St. Cloud, Florida, is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to design, supply, and execute a custom aerial fireworks display for its annual July 4th celebration. The contractor must provide all pyrotechnic materials, a licensed pyrotechnics superintendent, obtain necessary permits, ensure compliance with NFPA safety codes, deliver a musically‑synchronized show of at least 22 minutes, handle cleanup, and cover all associated costs (lodging, mileage, insurance, etc.). The event will be launched from the city’s lakefront (approximately 680‑700 ft from the nearest viewing area) on July 4th, with a rain‑date on July 5th. Proposals are due electronically by October 29, 2026, with questions due by October 16, 2026. The City will evaluate qualifications, experience, safety compliance, and price. • Required: Full‑service fireworks design, supply, launch, supervision, and post‑event cleanup. • Minimum show length: 22 minutes, ≤5 seconds between shots, musically synchronized. • Contractor must be licensed in Florida and comply with NFPA “Code for the Public Display of Fireworks.” • All costs (equipment, labor, permits, insurance, travel) are borne by the contractor. • Deadline for questions: Oct 16, 2026; proposal submission deadline: Oct 29, 2026, 10:00 am ET. • No pre‑bid conference; no site visit required.