When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $35,000.

It was issued by City of Iowa City. The work is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Licensed and experienced professional fireworks display company. Demonstrated capability planning and executing large-scale community fireworks events. Qualified pyrotechnicians and comprehensive safety and compliance procedures. Capacity to support a five-year service contract. Experience delivering timed displays of approximately 30 minutes.

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Overview

Events, Printing & Promotional Goods

Iowa City, Iowa, United StatesPosted: October 2, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

A qualified vendor is sought to plan and deliver a 30-minute professional Fourth of July fireworks display. The anticipated budget is $35,000, with a five-year contract period.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a federally licensed fireworks vendor
Must provide Ten-Million-dollar fireworks liability insurance
Must demonstrate proven experience producing large-scale public fireworks displays
Must provide a minimum of two licensed operators
Must use an electronic computerized firing system
Must comply with NFPA 1123 and NFPA 1124 current editions
Must obtain all required permits from the Iowa City Fire Department
Must attend one pre-event coordination meeting and conduct one pre-site inspection
Must provide proof of training and certifications including Federal Explosives Licenses/Permit

BUDGET

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$35,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Questions Deadline: October 22nd, 2026

Response Deadline: October 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 22, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Iowa City

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a qualified fireworks display vendor to plan, furnish, and execute a professional Fourth of July fireworks display for the community.

The display is expected to begin at approximately 9:45 p.m. and run for approximately 30 minutes. The anticipated budget is $35,000, and the contract period will be five years. All questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $35,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Iowa City. The work is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Licensed and experienced professional fireworks display company
Demonstrated capability planning and executing large-scale community fireworks events
Qualified pyrotechnicians and comprehensive safety and compliance procedures
Capacity to support a five-year service contract
Experience delivering timed displays of approximately 30 minutes

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