The City of Milpitas issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the annual 4th of July fireworks show and a special salute for the City's 60th Anniversary. The contract was awarded to Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. for a total of $106,650. The contract is for five years, with the following breakdown: $20,000 for Year 1, $20,000 for Year 2, $20,600 for Year 3, $21,200 for Year 4, and $21,850 for Year 5. The City's 60th Anniversary Salute is priced at $3,000.
• The RFP was posted on March 28, 2014, and the bid submission date was April 18, 2014.
• The award date is May 27, 2014.
• The contract is for the production of the annual 4th of July fireworks show and a special salute for the City's 60th Anniversary.
• The vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, personnel, and services to produce the fireworks show.