Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #RFP 26-16
Turnkey Drone Light Show for Draper Days Celebration – Draper City, Utah
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-16
NAICS
541850, 711310
Draper City, Utah, is seeking a qualified provider for a turnkey aerial drone light show during the Draper Days Celebration. - Government Buyer: - Draper City (Purchasing Agent: Amy Tamamasui) - Products/Services Requested: - Turnkey drone light show package for a public event - Preferred show duration: 12-15 minutes - Minimum 25 images, with at least half themed to Draper City - Ideally 250-300 drones used - All equipment, software, programming, and related hardware included - Comprehensive services: - Planning, choreography, FAA coordination, safety compliance, permitting - Staffing, transportation, travel, setup, operation, teardown, and post-event services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Base show budget capped at $20,000; optional enhancements and sponsorships allowed - Contractor responsible for all FAA compliance and safety - Pricing guaranteed for one year, with up to four one-year renewal options (annual increases allowed) - Custom imagery related to Draper City traditions encouraged - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified drone show providers - Place of Performance: - Draper Park, Draper, Utah (event location) - Draper City Offices (contracting office)
Description
Draper City is soliciting proposals for a coordinated aerial drone performance as part of the Draper Days Celebration. The project requires a turnkey drone light show package including staffing, FAA coordination, equipment, software, programming, transportation, setup, operation, and teardown. The baseline performance package has a not-to-exceed cost of $20,000, with options for enhancements and sponsorship opportunities. The show is scheduled for the evening of July 17, 2026, at Draper Park field, with an expected attendance in the thousands. The city prefers a 12-15 minute show with at least 25 images, utilizing approximately 250-300 drones, though these preferences are not mandatory.