Title
Pyro-Musical Fireworks Award
History
RFP 24-008 (attached) was issued on January 19, 2024 to solicit proposals for a 23 - 25 minute choreographed fireworks show for the Village’s annual Fourth of July celebration for 2024, 2025 and 2026. The RFP includes an option to renew the contract for 2027 and 2028.
Eight pyrotechnic firms were invited to submit a proposal including Five Alarm Fireworks Co., Boomtown Fireworks, Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions, Johnny Rockets Fireworks, J & M Displays, Inc., ACE Pyro, LLC, Casabella Pyrotechnics, LLC and Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc . Proposals (attached) were received from Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. and Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions.
· Pyrotechnio’s proposal is $30,000 utilizing 1410 shells for 2024 - 2026. The cost increases to $32,000 in 2027 and 2028
· Mad Bomber proposed $50,000 for the initial three years of the contract utilizing 1,440 shells. The cost increases to $52,500 for 2027 and 2028.
· The size, quality, and composition of shells are similar in both proposals.
Staff recommend awarding the Fourth of July fireworks contract to Pyrotechnico Fireworks, Inc. Pyrotechnico acquired Melrose Pyrotechnics in 2021. The Village formally transferred the previous contract, awarded to Melrose in 2022. Pyrotechnico successfully produced the Village’s fireworks show in 2022 and 2023 to the delight of thousands. Key among fireworks production is an experienced staff that strictly adhere to safety protocols. The lead tech has produced the Village’s fireworks show for 20 years leading load-in, firing and striking the display, ensuring adherence to the strictest governmental safety requirements.
Pyrotechnico’s experience, reliability, safety protocols and ultimately the quality of the display, perfectly choreographed to patriotic music, make them an excellent choice for the Villages' Fourth of July celebration.
Pyrotechnico produces fireworks shows for the: Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Chica...
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