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Bid Title

2026 Old Home Day Fireworks Show Bid

Issuing Agency

Town of Londonderry

Location

New Hampshire

Published Date

Jun 11, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	2026 Old Home Day Fireworks Show Bid
Category:	General Government Bids
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 6/11/2026 9:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 3:00 PM Submittal Information: See instructions in the attached bid documents Bid Opening Information: No public opening Plan Holders List: khildonen@londonderrynh.gov Related Documents: 2026 OHD Fireworks Bid Package (PDF)

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Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire

268B Mammoth Road • Londonderry, NH 03053

(603) 432-1100 • londonderrynh.gov

The Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire is seeking bids from qualified vendors for a fireworks

display during the Town’s annual Old Home Day celebration on Friday, August 14, 2026 (with a

rain / wind date of Sunday, August 16, 2026).

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

All bids shall be submitted to the Londonderry Finance Department in a sealed envelope clearly

marked “Old Home Day Fireworks Bid” and addressed as follows:

Town of Londonderry

Finance Department

Attention: Fireworks Bid

268B Mammoth Road

Londonderry, NH 03053

Bids will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. There will be no public opening.

No bid can be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days.

Bids must be submitted in the format provided and must address the items specified in the bid

package. Sealed bids / estimates are required for review and selection for the Old Home Day

fireworks display contract as outlined in the attached detailed specification / bid sheet.

The Town of Londonderry may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a

reason. The Town reserves the right to waive any formalities and informalities in the bids received,

and to accept any bid which, in its opinion, may be deemed in the best interest of the Town. Bids

will not be accepted from any proposer who is considered either suspended or debarred from

doing business with the Federal Government, and is listed as ineligible on the System for Award

Management (SAM) website.

Bidders who require any additional information upon which to base their bid should contact

Director of Administrative Services Kirsten Hildonen at 603-432-1100 ext. 153 or at

khildonen@londonderrynh.gov.

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Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire

268B Mammoth Road • Londonderry, NH 03053

(603) 432-1100 • londonderrynh.gov

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire is accepting sealed bids / proposals for its annual Old

Home Day fireworks display to take place on Friday, August 14, 2026 with a rain date of Sunday,

August 16, 2026. In the event of inclement weather resulting in the cancellation of the display for

both dates, the Town stipulates and demands that it will not incur any cancellation fees.

This proposal is designed for a budget not to exceed $25,000.00. Bidders may also choose to

propose a multi-year proposal for the Town’s consideration for future Old Home Day events. The

show will be launched from Field #12 (soccer practice field), located behind Londonderry High

School, 295 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Additional options will be reviewed with selected

vendor to assure proper adherence to local and state guidelines.

All vendor submissions must include an itemized / detailed list of proposed fireworks by program

segment, size of the fireworks, size and number of shells, and name / description of the fireworks.

In addition, prospective vendors are also required to complete the attached sheet breaking down

the numbers of proposed shells. The show must comply with all State requirements regulating

fireworks displays (SAF-C 5000, Display Fireworks Rules) and compliance will be verified by the

Londonderry Division Chief of Fire Prevention / State Fire Marshal office.

Non-explosive materials may be delivered to the site at any point on the day of the show, but no

combustible materials shall be delivered to the site prior to noon. Please note that due to site /

distance restrictions, 8” shells are not permissible as part of the display. The shells shall consist of

3” minimum and 6” maximum in size. The discharge site shall be surveyed and all debris shall be

picked up at sunrise and findings reported to Londonderry Fire Department at 603-432-1124. The

site shall be returned to the same condition as it was prior to the display and all debris shall be

removed from the site no later than the morning after the display.

Proposal Alternate #1 – Additional $5,000 and $10,000 thresholds

Bidders may submit additional information as to what additional product could be supplied if the

budget were to increase to $30,000 or $35,000 with the understanding that this increase is not

guaranteed. The decision to increase the budget would be made by July 17, 2026. Please indicate

in the narrative for this alternate any discounts or package thresholds that would be reached

under this alternate that would not apply at the original budgeted amount of $25,000.

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Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire

268B Mammoth Road • Londonderry, NH 03053

(603) 432-1100 • londonderrynh.gov

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

The RFP evaluation criteria listed below summarize the items to be considered when evaluating

the submitted bids/proposals. Awards will be based on the results of the evaluation process.

1. Qualifications and experience of the firm in relation to comparable municipal and / or

corporate displays of similar size.

2. Qualifications and experience of key personnel and technicians involved with the launch /

coordination.

3. The size of the proposed show; the number and size of the shells will have bearing.

4. Ability to meet the Town’s display date (August 14 or 16) without any additional fee and /

or surcharge should the display have to be cancelled due to inclement weather.

5. Previous experience with the Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire.

6. Recommendations from previous clients; references from other municipalities.

7. Responsiveness of the proposal submission.

PROPOSAL / BID INCLUSIONS

All proposals must include the following:

•

A resume / overview of the company’s accomplishments, previous / current clients and

corresponding displays.

•

A detailed outline of services to be rendered, including the program, number and sizes

of the shells, and outline of the technical crew and their responsibilities relative to set-

up, breakdown, etc.

•

Certificate of liability insurance coverage.

•

Include any additional supplemental information that demonstrates your qualifications

for this work / event.

All bids must be sealed and returned by 3:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026 to:

Town of Londonderry

Finance Department

Attention: Fireworks Bid

268B Mammoth Road

Londonderry, NH 03053

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Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire

268B Mammoth Road • Londonderry, NH 03053

(603) 432-1100 • londonderrynh.gov

TOWN OF LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Old Home Day Fireworks Display

2026 BID SHEET

COMPANY NAME:

CONTACT:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

Cell:

E-MAIL:

• Number of 3” shells included in proposed display:

• Number of 4” shells included in proposed display:

• Number of 5” shells included in proposed display:

• Number of 6” shells included in proposed display:

NOTES:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Printed/Typed Name and Title)

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DATE

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