2018 Fireworks Bid

The Village of Gurnee is seeking a qualified fireworks contractor to provide a single, NFPA‑compliant, electronically‑fired fireworks display each summer for three consecutive years (2018‑2020) at Viking Park. The contract is fixed‑price, with a budget of up to $15,000 for the first year and similar amounts for the subsequent two years. The contractor must supply all shells (≤ 6 in.), conduct pre‑event site visits, handle all setup, firing, and post‑event cleanup, and maintain required insurance coverage. Proposals are due Feb 28 2018; award will be announced Mar 20 2018. Evaluation heavily weights cost (shell count) at 50 %, with experience, references, show length, and quality comprising the remainder. • Fixed‑price three‑year contract (≈$15 K per year) for a 25‑30 minute fireworks show. • Mandatory compliance with NFPA 1123, no subcontractors, and full cleanup responsibility. • Detailed submission package required: letter, schedule, budget, three references, shell count sheets, and video demo, all in three sealed, ink‑signed copies. • Evaluation: 50 % cost, 20 % experience, 20 % references, 5 % show length, 5 % show quality.