Project Information

Bid Title

Fireworks Display Services

Issuing Agency

Town of Smyrna

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Jan 13, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Fireworks Display Services

LEGAL NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Town of Smyrna will accept proposals for fireworks display services. Bidders shall submit sealed quotations in the format specified in the Request for Proposals no later than 10:00 a.m. January 27, 2026 at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.  No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for a period of 90 days.  Proposal documents may be obtained at Smyrna Town Hall during regular business hours or www.townofsmyrna.org .  Proposals should be mailed or hand delivered to:

Sierra Lowry
Smyrna Town Hall
Sealed Bid on Fireworks Display Services / January 27 @ 10:00 a.m.
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, Tennessee 37167

Verbal quotations or quotations received after the closing date will not be accepted. The Town of Smyrna reserves the right to reject any and all quotations, to waive technicalities or informalities and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

The Town of Smyrna will not discriminate in the purchase of all goods and services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other lawfully protected classification.

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LEGAL NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Town of Smyrna will accept proposals for fireworks display services. Bidders shall

submit sealed quotations in the format specified in the Request for Proposals no later

than 10:00 a.m. January 27, 2026 at which time proposals will be publicly opened and

read aloud. No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for a period

of 90 days. Proposal documents may be obtained at Smyrna Town Hall during regular

business hours or www.townofsmyrna.org. Proposals should be mailed or hand

delivered to:

Sierra Lowry

Smyrna Town Hall

Sealed Bid on Fireworks Display Services / January 27 @ 10:00 a.m.

315 South Lowry Street

Smyrna, Tennessee 37167

Verbal quotations or quotations received after the closing date will not be accepted.

The Town of Smyrna reserves the right to reject any and all quotations, to waive

technicalities or informalities and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best

interest of the Town.

The Town of Smyrna will not discriminate in the purchase of all goods and services on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other lawfully

protected classification.

SUBMITTED BY:

TO BE RUN:

Sierra Lowry

Finance Director

January 13, 2026

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COMPANY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I

General Information

Section II

Specifications

Section III

Fee Schedule

Section IV - Specification Compliance

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SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION

A. The Town of Smyrna desires to accept proposals from qualified vendors for

the design, production and execution of a fireworks display including but not

limited to all personnel, equipment, product, choreography, soundtrack

production, and simulcast coordination.

Smyrna Town Hall

315 South Lowry Street

Smyrna, TN 37167

Fire Administration & Headquarters

145 South Lowry Street

Smyrna, TN 37167

Questions should be directed to Assistant Chief Camron Phelps (615) 459-9735

extension 7579 or e-mail camron.phelps@townofsmyrns.org.

B. The Town of Smyrna reserves the right to reject any and all quotations, to

waive technicalities or informalities and to accept any proposal deemed to be

in the best interest of the Town. No proposal may be withdrawn after the

scheduled closing time for a period of 90 days.

C. The bidder shall abide by and comply with the true intent of the specifications

and not take advantage of any unintentional error or omission, but shall fully

address the full intent and meaning of each aspect of the specifications.

D. Section III, IV and Required Paperwork shall be completed and included as an

integral part of each bidder’s proposal.

E. The Town is a tax-exempt organization.

F. Mail is delivered after 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.

G. The Town of Smyrna, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, hereby notifies all Bidders that it will

affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement,

minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in

response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of

race, color, creed, sex, handicap or national origin in consideration for an award.

H. Bid quotations must be submitted on the Town's quotation page(s). No exceptions.

I. By submission of this bid, each bidder/proposer and each person signing on

behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto

certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its

knowledge and belief that each bidder is not on the list created pursuant to

T.C.A. § 12-12-106 Iran Divestment Act. State of TN Debarred Vendors

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SECTION II - SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY SERVICES

SCOPE OF WORK: The Town of Smyrna seeks to contract with one company to provide

a turnkey pyrotechnic display including all materials, supplies, power generators, labor,

supervision, delivery, clean-up of the launch area, and proper disposal of any spent shells

or debris. The company must fulfill all of the components below, and produce fireworks

display that is of a level of quality as to uphold the reputation that the town's Annual

Independence Day Celebration has built over the years.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The fireworks display shall be held on July 2, 2026 at 9:00

p.m. CST, at Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway East. Future dates

are to be determined.

ALTERNATE DISPLAY DATE: The Town of Smyrna intends to have a complete

performance of fireworks as scheduled on July 2, 2026. July 3rd or the first weather

permitting day will be used as an alternate for inclement weather. Alternate dates for

future years will be determined once show dates are set. Bidders must clearly describe

the conditions or events that would prevent the performance of fireworks display at the

intended scheduled time.

DISPLAY DETAILS:

● The Bidder will provide a professionally developed, electronically fired pyrotechnic

display at the above-specified time and location.

● The Bidder will present a colorful, high-quality display with a clear introduction,

well-paced body, and a dazzling grand finale.

● The Bidder should provide details about any unique or creative features included

in the proposed fireworks display.

● The duration of the display will be 20 minutes. Proposals must indicate the length

of the main show as well as the length of the finale.

● The design of the show must have distinctive opening and closing segments as

creative effects throughout. It must run continuously with minimal black sky (dead

time between shells) and a high-quality finale.

● The show must be choreographed to a pre-selected mix of contemporary and

patriotic songs.

● The choreography of the show, including but not limited to the selection of shells

and music, must include elements that are unique to Tennessee.

● A video or graphic representation of the display and shell selection will be

submitted with the proposal.

● Shell Size:

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1. Shells must be no smaller than 3” and no larger than 8” in size, and shall be

approved by the Fire Marshal or designee.

2. A complete list of shells must accompany the proposal. The list must

include name, description of effect, size, and quantity used in the main show

as well as the finale.

DISPLAY DETAILS

Size of Shells 3”

4”

5”

6”

8” Total

Ornamental

256

124

88

57

0

525

Elaborate

256

124

88

57

0

525

Extravagant

65

32

22

16

14

149

Extraordinary 63

30

22

14

14

143

Salutes

20

20

Total

660

310

220

144

28 1362

Shell Descriptions:

● Ornamental - Specially selected aerial shells are composed of cylindrical and

ball shells to provide a combination of high quantity and quality in a wide variety

of effects.

● Elaborate - More intricate multiple effect and precision shells are composed of

many of the very best imported shells made throughout the world.

● Extravagant - Another variety of cylindrical and spherical shapes, these are

made exclusively in the United States and are the brightest and most vivid colors

available. They are powerful and often break with the size, pattern, and density of

shells twice their size.

● Extraordinary Effect/Multiple Break - this class includes the ultimate in the art

and science of pyrotechnology.

Bidders must submit shells of similar type, style, design to the above

descriptions.

● Firing Technique: The show must be fire electronically; hand fired shows are

prohibited.

● Inclement Weather Protection: The shells must be covered and protected during

inclement weather. Vendor must have the ability to complete the show during

inclement weather if it is deemed permissible by the Fire Marshal or designee.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 713990All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

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