Project Information

Bid Title

RFP 4th of July Fireworks

Issuing Agency

City of Waukegan

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Mar 13, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FY27 RFP Fireworks 1

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Project Description

Bid Number:	FY27 RFP Fireworks 1
Bid Title:	RFP 4th of July Fireworks
Category:	Other
Status:	Open

Description: CITY OF WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAYS March 13, 2026 PURPOSE OF REQUEST The City of Waukegan ("City") is requesting proposals for the purpose of providing one (1) 4th of July fireworks display for each of the following years: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030. The displays will be held at the City of Waukegan Water Plant (360 E. Sea Horse Drive) on July 4th. The City's needs are outlined in the following Request for Proposal ("RFP"). The selected firm will be issued a five (5) year contract for services. TIME SCHEDULE The City anticipates the following timeline: Issue RFP:  Friday, March 13, 2026 Deadline for Submittal of RFPs:  Friday, March 27, 2026 City Board Meeting for Approval:  Monday, April 6, 2026 Notify Firms: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS All proposals should be sent to: City of Waukegan Attn: City Clerk Janet Kilkelly 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085 All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked: "RFP – 4th of July Fireworks Display". All proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. CST on March 27, 2026. An authorized representative must sign all proposals in ink. Two (2) print copies of the proposal must be sent to the City Clerk at the above address. No faxed, emailed or telephone proposals will be accepted. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically. City staff, in consultation with the Waukegan Fire Department, will evaluate proposals in accordance with the criteria set forth in this RFP and forward a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, to reject all proposals, and to authorize contract negotiations with the selected proposer prior to final award. Publication Date/Time: 3/13/2026 10:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2026 10:00 AM Related Documents: FIREWORKS RFP 2026 FIREWORKS RFP APPENDIX A Publication Date/Time: 3/13/2026 10:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2026 10:00 AM

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