Bridgeton Independence Day Fireworks Display

Agency:	Bridgeton city
State:	Missouri
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	713990 - All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Posted Date:	Feb 2, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 24, 2026
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Request for Proposal

Bridgeton Independence Day

Fireworks Display

RFP Available: Monday, February 2, 2026

Deadline for questions: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Bid Opening: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The City of Bridgeton, Missouri invites your company to submit a proposal on this RFP Package, titled:

Bridgeton Independence Day Fireworks Display, as defined hereinafter. All terms and provisions listed

in the enclosed: “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL”, “BID INSTRUCTIONS”, “PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS” AND

“PROPOSAL FORM” are integral parts of the Bid Package. The City of Bridgeton reserves the right to

waive informalities in any proposal, to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, to readvertise, to

negotiate segments of any or all proposals and to take any action that it feels is in its best interest. The

proposal price for a Fireworks Display will include: 1) Manage and exhibit a fireworks display on

Independence Day for a term of 3 years; contractor would provide a fireworks display in 2026, 2027,

and 2028.

BID INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bids submitted in accordance with the specifications contained herein will be received by the

City of Bridgeton until 10am, Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. All sealed bids should be

delivered to the Bridgeton City Clerk at 12355 Natural Bridge Road, Bridgeton, Missouri, 63044.

2. Bid proposals will be opened publicly immediately following the deadline of 10am,

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, in the CouncilChamber of Bridgeton City Hall,12355 Natural

Bridge Road, Bridgeton,MO,63044

3. Bid Proposals are to be contained in a sealed envelope, plainly marked "Bridgeton Independence

Day Fireworks Display".Include the name of the bidder, date and time of the bid deadline on the

front of the envelope.

4. Bid proposal forms (attached) must be completed and signed. Failure to complete the

forms attached is cause for rejection of bids.

5. All specifications listed are intended to be preferred function and performance specifications.

No specifications should be construed as representing any particular brand of material. Bidders

should propose to furnish materials that come closest to meeting the details of the

specifications. Where deviations are necessary, bidder must specify such deviation in the bid

p r o p o s a l , stating why materials he/she proposes will render equivalent reliability or

performance. Failure to detail all such deviations will provide a basis for rejection of the entire

proposal.

6. The City of Bridgeton is exempt from all sales tax. Exemption certificates will be furnished

upon request.

7. Contractors are responsible for the timely delivery of bid packages to the Bridgeton City Clerk at

City Hall.

SCOPE OF WORK

The City of Bridgeton is accepting proposals from qualified licensed contractors to manage

and exhibit a fireworks display on Independence Day of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The

display takes place each Independence Day evening at the Bridgeton Municipal Athletic

Complex, 13217 Ferguson Lane, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044. This RFP invites companies to

submit proposals describing fireworks display within the minimum criteria set by the City of

Bridgeton.

Specifications:

 Proposal shall include an opening finale, main program body, and grand finale segment at

the conclusion of the display. City of Bridgeton is particularly interested in featuring some

unique display elements, including but not limited to product or special effects used. Each

proposal shall include show specifications equal to or greater than the following:

OPENING FINALE

 3” Gateway Signature Specialty Shells 120

 4” Gateway Signature Specialty Shells 30

 5” Gateway Signature Specialty Shells 20

 6” Gateway Signature Specialty Shells 16

BODY OF PROGRAM

THREE INCH ASSORTED SHELLS – 270 Consisting of:

 Color and Report

 Crackling Effect with Rising Tail

 Rising Palms with Tail

 Assorted Color Rings

FOUR INCH ASSORTED SHELLS – 240 Consisting of:

 Color Star Shells

 Multi-Color Star Shells

 Fancy Star Shells

 Super Fancy Shells

 Special Compartmental Shells

 Super Deluxe Compartmental Shells

 Oriental Chrysanthemum Shells

 Multi-Break Shells

FIVE INCH ASSORTED SHELLS – 120 Consisting of:

 Color and Report

 Crackling Effect with Rising Tail

 Rising Palms with Tail

 Assorted Color Rings

 Color Dahlia with Tail

 Specialty Pattern Shells

 Crackling Spider with Rising Tail

SIX INCH ASSORTED SHELLS – 90 Consisting of:

 Color and Report

 Crackling Effect with Rising Tail

 Rising Palms with Tail

 Assorted Color Rings

 Color Dahlia with Tail

 Specialty Pattern Shells

 Crackling Spider with Rising Tail

GRAND FINALE

 380 - Three Inch Assorted Grand Finale Shells, Color Star Shells, Fancy Star Shells, Peonies,

Chrysanthemums, 100 Flash & Titanium Salutes

 40 - Four Inch Assorted Specialty Finale Shells

 40 - Five Inch Assorted Grand Finale Shells, Color Star Shells, Fancy Star Shells, Peonies,

Chrysanthemums & Shell of Shells

 24 - Six Inch Assorted Specialty Finale Shells

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND EFFECTS TO BE FIRED DURING THE BODY OF THE PROGRAM

 90 Shot “W” RWB Peony - 03 (270 Effects)

 100 Shot Quick Assorted Whistles - 03 (300 Effects)

 100 Shot “Z” Shaped RWB Comets - 03 (300 Effects)

 210 Shot “X” Red & Green Tail to Silver Whirl - 03 (630 Effects)

 210 Shot “X” Green & Orange Rhyme of Dancing - 03 (630 Effects)

 225 Shot Golden Mines/Green Glit/Pink Xette - 03 (675 Effects)

 City of Bridgeton shall be given the ability to audit pyrotechnic product before and

during the show.

 These programs shall be fully choreographed to a single soundtrack that is vendor

provided and City of Bridgeton approved. The City has the right to request edits to the

soundtrack.

 Program will be no less than 23 minutes in duration and no longer than 26 minutes.

 Contractor will provide sufficient crew to safely discharge a close proximity display as

required by launch site restrictions as well as the following required licenses:

o Federal Explosives License/Permit

o United States of America Department of Transportation Pipeline and

Hazardous Materials Safety Administration-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

CERTIFICATE of REGISTRATION

o U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Administration- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY PERMIT

o MISSOURI DIVISION of FIRE SAFETY – Fireworks Permit - DISTRIBUTOR

 The contractor shall be required to obtain, at the contractor’s expense, all permits,

give all necessary notices, and comply with all local, state, and federal rules and

regulations and regulations, ordinances and statues that apply without limitation. The

contractor assumes complete and sole liability for all federal, state and local taxes that

are applicable.

 Contractor must have a valid good standing APA certificate.

 The contractor will comply with the most current version of applicable National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) standards and guidelines 1123 and/or 1126 as

applicable. All applicable requirements as established by the local Authority Having

Jurisdiction (AHJ) will also be complied with.

 City assumes the risk of weather or causes beyond the contractor’s control which

may prevent or delay performance on the schedule date/time. Contractor must be

available for display on back-up date within 120 days of the original date.

 City has the option of unilaterally canceling the services prior to the date of the

performance but will pay liquidated damages at the following percentages of the

agreed contract price:

o 25% if cancelation occurs within 21 days.

o 50% within 20 days.

o 75% on the event date but prior to physical set up

o 100% thereafter

City’s Responsibility

 Provide a suitable, secure display site in which to stage the services, including, if

necessary, a firing and a fallout zone acceptable to contractor.

 Policing, guard protection, roping, fencing, and/or other crowd control measures to

prevent the unauthorized access of the public.

 BMI/ASCAP and/or any other musical rights issues and related fees.

Expense of Submittal Preparation

This RFP is a public document. By responding to this RFP, respondents waive any challenges

to the City's decision in this regard. Not-withstanding the foregoing, respondents recognize

and agree that the municipality will not be responsible or liable in any way for any losses

that the respondent may suffer from the disclosure of information or materials to third

parties.

Questions/Clarifications Request

No information or clarification of the meaning of any part of this RFP will be made orally to

any respondent. Respondents must request such interpretation or clarification in writing

from the city by email. The city will circulate to all other respondents the questions and

answers.

Questions should be directed to: Brendan Kane, Parks and Recreation Director,4201Fee

Fee Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Email: bkane@bridgetonmo.gov.

All clarifications or addenda shall become part of this RFP.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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Bid Title:	Bridgeton Independence Day Fireworks Display
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