Title
Pyrotechnical Services 2013
History
Melrose Pyrotechnics have been a specialized contractual vendor with the Village of Orland Park for the last several years. In 2010, staff issued an RFP and two proposals were submitted, Melrose Pyrotechnics and ACE Pyro, LLC. Melrose Pyrotechnics has now provided a proposal for a three year contract at the same rate and length of show as the prior contract with a cost of $23,000 per year for July 4, 2013 - 2015. Staff is requesting to renew the contract with Melrose Pyrotechnics. The safety record and successful track record combined with Melrose's price offering makes this agreement very desirable.
Melrose Pyrotechnics provides expert event producers, display technicians, and soundtrack artists who work closely with staff to deliver the required length of show, intensity, and choreography. Melrose has raised the bar for safety within the industry with its on-site training facility and full time staff member dedicated exclusively to training technicians. The curriculum developed at Melrose expands the curriculum of the America Pyrotechnics Association. In addition to safety Melrose was among the first to adopt new technology for firing shells electronically. Melrose insists on 100% electronic firing for their shows. Some clients of Melrose Pyrotechnics include: Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, Allstate, McDonalds, Okinawa Fireworks Fest in Japan, and World Pyro Olympics in the Philippines.
On December 3, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
The amount budgeted for the 2013 pyrotechnical services (Fourth of July) is $23,000. With the proposed contract, the cost for pyrotechnical services would remain at $23,000 per year from 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a contract with Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. of Kingsbu...
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