Opportunity
Lawrenceville Civicplus #RP008-26
City of Lawrenceville Solicits Synchronized Drone Light Show for America 250 Event
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
RP008-26
NAICS
541512
The City of Lawrenceville is seeking a contractor to deliver a large-scale aerial drone light show for the America 250 celebration, in partnership with Gwinnett County. - Government Buyer: - City of Lawrenceville, Community & Economic Development Department, Purchasing Department - Partnership with Gwinnett County - Products/Services Requested: - Synchronized aerial drone light show featuring at least 150 drones - Minimum of 48 custom animated formations with LED lighting - Show duration of approximately 15 minutes - All labor, equipment, software, transportation, supplies, and incidentals - Full FAA compliance, permitting, and insurance required - Coordination with local authorities and event officials - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least three years of experience in professional drone light shows at large public events - Must provide references and a detailed storyboard/methodology - Preference for local or regional providers able to conduct in-person site visits - All equipment, personnel, and logistics to be provided by the contractor - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated budget is $15,000 - Place of performance is the Gwinnett County Justice & Administration Center, Lawrenceville, GA
Description
The City of Lawrenceville is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified contractors for the Community & Economic Development Department to provide an aerial drone show for the America 250 event, in partnership with Gwinnett County. The contractor will design, produce, and execute a synchronized aerial drone light show consisting of 150 or more drones at 9:30 PM on August 1, 2026. The scope includes all labor, equipment, FAA compliance, permitting, and incidentals necessary for the show. The anticipated budget for this display is $15,000, and proposals must demonstrate experience, qualifications, and a detailed methodology for the show design and execution.