Project Information

Bid Title

Request For Proposals - July 4th Fireworks

Issuing Agency

City of Dalton

Location

Georgia

Published Date

Dec 11, 2024

Closing Date

Jan 15, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid/RFP Status:

Open - accepting bids and proposals

Bid/RFP Due Date:

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 2:00pm

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The Dalton Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking Request for Proposal (RFP’s) from all interested, licensed & permitted suppliers for its July 4th, 2025 celebration fireworks show.

Proposals must include the following: •

• Proposals do not exceed our budget of $35,000.
• Copy of license and permit along with a minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance policy.
• All parties submitting RFP’s must be on the City of Dalton Vendor list.
• Show begins at approximately 9:30 pm on Friday, July 4th, 2025 at North Georgia AG Fairgrounds. 500 Legion Dr. Dalton, GA 30721.
• Display lasting for a minimum of 20 minutes and must be aerial.
• Minimum shell size of 3 inches to 6 inches. 2 inches and smaller shells will be considered as filler.
• Include at least three references of completing similar shows. Please include reference contact information.
• We are asking for 5 test shots to be shot at the show location to help evaluate site lines for spectators.

The evaluation Criteria and Selection process will be as follows:

• Responsiveness: The City will consider the materials submitted by the Offeror to determine whether the Offeror is in compliance with the RFP. (10 points)
• Show Content: Creativity, variety, content and length of the show. Review of the detailed show description. Preview of show. (30 points)
• Responsibility: The City will consider the qualifications submitted by the Offeror and other evidence it may obtain to determine the company’s ability and history of successfully completing contracts of this type, meeting projected deadlines and experience with similar shows. (20 points)
• Cost of Services: (40 points)

TIMELINE

• RFP Published – December 12, 2024
• Proposals due – January 15, 2025
• Project award – January 21, 2025

Request for Proposal must be sent to the City of Dalton-Finance Department, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA 30720, and marked “Dalton Parks- Fireworks RFP”. All proposals must be received by Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Proposals will be opened in the Finance Department, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA on January 15, 2025, at 2:01 PM.

The right to reject any or all Proposals or request additional information or clarification deemed necessary for evaluations reserved by the owner, City of Dalton, Dalton, Georgia.

For more information contact Will Chappell, Assistant Director, at 706-278-540

Supporting Documents

Request For Proposals - July 4th Fireworks (172 KB)

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