Project Information

Bid Title

Fireworks Request for Proposals

Issuing Agency

City of Webster Groves

Location

Missouri

Published Date

Oct 8, 2026

Closing Date

Oct 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Fireworks Request for Proposals
Category:	Parks and Recreation
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Webster Groves will receive sealed proposals from qualified vendors to furnish and display aerial fireworks.  Bids must be received at Webster Groves City Hall, 4 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO 63119 by 10 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2026. It is the desire of the City to award an exclusive contract to the Contractor for the right to operate fireworks displays at the Benny Gordon Recreation Center located at 33 E. Glendale. One show will be held on July 4 each year at Memorial Field. The agreement will commence on December 1, 2026, and run through July 31, 2029 (the Term). The Agreement will also contain an option to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional three (3) years to July 31, 2032, if agreeable to both parties. Publication Date/Time: 10/8/2026 11:30 AM Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2026 10:00 AM Contact Person: Any questions should be directed to Director of Parks and Recreation James Boyd by email at boydj@webstergrovesmo.gov or phone (314) 963-5600. Qualifications: Each bidder must submit as a part of its Proposal, a written statement covering the following points: a. Name of company, corporation or organization, name of principal to be manager of the contract, number of employees who will render services to the City, and number of employees to be used at each show. Names and curriculum vitae of all key members of Contractor’s team to be involved in this project, including the site manager. b. Previous experience in operating fireworks displays. Bidders must have at least five (5) years of experience in services. Five professional references within the past five years must be submitted including names and telephone numbers of client representatives who have reasonable knowledge of the work performed. c. A statement of management procedures to ensure a successful operation must be submitted. Special Requirements: All fireworks should be Class 1.3 Display Fireworks. No shell shall be larger than three (3) inches in diameter due to the proximity of Interstate 44, buildings and spectators. A shell is defined as an item launched from a tube via a lift charge and then discharged in the air from a timed fuse. Do not include shots that discharge from a cake, these should be counted separately. Bidder is solely responsible for compliance with the applicable codes and standards and shall comply with NFPA 1123 (2014 Edition) Code for the Outdoor Display of Fireworks and NFPA 1126 (2011 Edition) Standard for Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience. Bidder is responsible for delivery of all fireworks, mortar tubes and mortar racks to discharge all shells in the fireworks display on the day of the event. Find additional safety, permitting, and insurance requirements in the related documents. Miscellaneous: The Proposal, which contains the bids, must be signed, sealed, and marked with “Fireworks Display” and delivered to the City of Webster Groves, Attention: Stephanie Morello, #4 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO 63119 by 10 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened. Related Documents: 2026 Fireworks

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