Project Information

Bid Title

Fireworks 2027_2028

Issuing Agency

Town of North Kingstown

Location

Rhode Island

Published Date

Feb 2, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Number:	Fireworks 2027_2028
Bid Title:	Fireworks 2027_2028
Category:	Purchasing
Status:	Open

Description: Please See Related Information Publication Date/Time: 2/2/2026 9:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2026 10:00 AM Related Documents: Fireworks 2027_2028

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TOWN OF

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND

100 FAIRWAY DRIVE

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. 02852-5762

PHONE: (401) 294-3331

FAX: (401) 583-4140

INVITATION FOR BIDS

North Kingstown – Recreation Department

Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display with barge

(2027-2028)

*Sealed proposals for the above will be accepted in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Town

Municipal Offices, 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852, until 10:00am on Friday

March 6, 2026 and will then be publicly opened read aloud.

NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE FRIDAY March 6, 2026 10:00AM

DEADLINE.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS TO MONITOR THE

TOWN’S WEBSITE FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT BID ADDENDUM. NO ADDENDA

WILL BE ISSUED OR POSTED WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS OF THE BID

SUBMISSION DEADLINE.

All questions are to be submitted in writing via email to: Tim McDavitt, Purchasing /

Finance: tmcdavitt@northkingstownri.gov NO LATER than, Wednesday February 25,

2026 at 4:00pm to post any necessary Addendum in a timely manner. NO QUESTIONS

WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE

The bid will be evaluated as to R.I.G.L. 45-55-5.2 “Competitive Sealed Bidding” and the award

shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price.

Specifications may be obtained at the Purchasing Agent’s Office at address listed above.

A certificate of Insurance showing $1 million General Liability and $1 million Any Auto, with

the Town being named as an additional insured, Worker’s Compensation, with a waiver of

subrogation will be required of the successful bidder.

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The Town of North Kingstown reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or parts thereof; to

waive any formality in same, or accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the

Town.

The Town of North Kingstown will provide interpreters for the hearing impaired at any pre-bid

or bid opening, provided a request is received three (3) days prior to said meeting by calling 294-

3331, ext. 142.

Tim McDavitt, Purchasing Agent

*PLEASE SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL and (1) ELECTRONIC COPY-(Thumb drive)

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SELECTION CRITERIA

The bid will be evaluated as to R.I.G.L. 45-55-5.2 “Competitive Sealed Bidding”, and the

award shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price.

The following factors will be considered in determining the lowest evaluated or responsive bid

price:

Bid Price;

Meets or exceeds bid specifications;

Delivery date;

Warranty/Guarantee;

Past performance

Early Payment Discount.

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TOWN OF NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

ARTICLE 1. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

Sealed bids must be submitted in SEALED ENVELOPES, addressed to the Purchasing

Agent, Town Hall, 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852, and clearly

marked with the name of the item bid, and the date and time of opening. Bids will be received

by the Purchasing Agent up to the specified time as noted on the Invitation to Bid and publicly

opened and read aloud at the specified time.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to see that his bid is delivered within the time and at the

place prescribed. Proposals received prior to the time of opening will be securely kept

unopened. No responsibility will attach to any officer or person for the premature opening of a

proposal not properly addressed and identified.

Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered, by messenger

or by mail, even if it is determined by the Town that such non-arrival before the time set for

opening was due solely to delay in the mails for which the bidder is not responsible. Conditional

or qualified bids will not be accepted.

ARTICLE 2. PREPARATION OF BID

Each bid must be submitted on the prescribed form. All blank spaces for bid prices must

be filled in, in ink or typewritten, both in words and figures. Erasures or other changes must be

explained or noted over the signature of the bidder.

Each bid must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly labeled, so as to guard against

opening prior to the time set therefore.

The Town may consider any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the

provisions hereof and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, toward

any item, group of items, or total bid; to waive any technical defect or formality in same, or to

accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

ARTICLE 3. TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION

Telephonic, telegraphic or oral bids, amendments or withdrawals will not be accepted.

ARTICLE 4. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

Bids may be withdrawn personally or by written request at any time prior to the time

specified for the opening. Bids may be modified in the same manner. Negligence on the part of

the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right of withdrawal or modifications of his bid after

such bid has been opened.

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ARTICLE 5. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE BIDDER

The Town reserves the right to request each bidder to present evidence that he is

normally engaged in purveying the type of product or equipment bid on. No bid shall be

considered from bidders who are unable to show that they are normally engaged in purveying the

type of product or equipment specified in the bid proposal.

To receive full consideration, the bidder must submit literature and necessary details,

when applicable, on the material or service he proposes to furnish in order that the Town may

have full information available when analyzing the proposals.

ARTICLE 6. OBLIGATIONS OF THE BIDDER

At the time of opening of bids, each bidder will be presumed to have inspected the

Specifications and Contract Documents (including all addenda) which has been sent to the

address given by such bidder. The failure or omission of any bidder to receive or examine any

form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect

to his bid.

Any exceptions or deviations from the provisions contained in this Specification must be

explained in detail and attached to proposal. If such deviations do not depart from the intent of

this notice and are in the best interest of the Town, the proposal will receive careful

consideration.

ARTICLE 7. “OR EQUAL” BIDDING

The Town intends to permit liberal scope in bidding and specifically does not intend to limit

bidding to any one make or model. Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is

identified by reference to manufacturers' or vendors' names, trade names, catalogue numbers,

etc., it is intended merely to establish a standard; and any proposed material, article, or

equipment of other manufacturers and vendors which will perform adequately the duties imposed

by the general design will be considered equally acceptable provided it is in the opinion of the

Town to be of equal substance and function.

ARTICLE 8. PRICES

Bidders shall state the proposed price in the manner as designated in the Bid Proposal Form. In

the event that there is a discrepancy between unit prices and the extended totals, the unit prices

shall govern. In the event that there is a discrepancy between the price written in words and

written in figures, the prices written in words shall govern.

The prices in this bid shall be irrevocable for ninety (90) days, or until the bid is awarded

by the Town Council. After award by the Town Council, said prices shall then remain firm for

the duration of the Contract.

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