Pittsburgh Opengov #2026-RFP-090

City of Pittsburgh seeks proposals for Independence Day Fireworks Display

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking qualified professionals or firms to deliver a comprehensive fireworks display for its Independence Day Celebration. - Government Buyer: - City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget - Office of Special Events and Parks & Recreation - Scope of Work: - Design, manage, and execute a 25-minute fireworks show at the confluence of the three rivers - Provide pyrotechnics, barge rental and logistics, safety planning, and event execution - Products/Services Requested: - Pyrotechnics for Fireworks Display - Barge Rental/Logistics - Fireworks Display Design and Execution - Requirements: - Compliance with bonding, insurance, and federal/local laws - Emphasis on equal opportunity and participation of minority and women-owned businesses - Proposals evaluated on qualifications, approach, cost, and good faith efforts - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Proposals must be submitted electronically

Description

This solicitation is for the design, safety, logistics, and execution of a fireworks display for the Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2027. The display should last approximately 25 minutes. The project requires compliance with bonds, insurance, and federal and local laws. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 31, 2026, and a virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled with RSVP required. The evaluation criteria include qualifications, approach, cost, and efforts to promote participation of minority and women-owned businesses.

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