Christmas Tree Lighting Drone Show Services

Agency: City of Mobile
State: Alabama
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
  • 561730 - Landscaping Services
Posted Date: Jan 14, 2026
Due Date: Mar 16, 2026
Solicitation No: RFP 6023
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Bid #: RFP 6023

Date Posted: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026

Date Due: Monday, Mar 16, 2026

Time of bid opening: 4:00pm

The City of Mobile (“Host”) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced drone light
show providers (“Vendor”) to design and produce a custom, holiday-themed drone light show as
part of the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree event.
Email proposals to Events@cityofmobile.org with the subject line: “Christmas Tree
Lighting Drone Show Proposal” by Monday, March 16, 2026.



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Christmas Tree Lighting Drone Show Services
City of Mobile Events Department
1. OVERVIEW
The City of Mobile (“Host”) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced drone light
show providers (“Vendor”) to design and produce a custom, holiday-themed drone light show as
part of the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree event.
2. EVENT DETAILS
Event: Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Location: Mardi Gras Park, Mobile, AL
Date/Time: November 20, 2026, 5:30 PM
Estimated Attendance: 5,000–7,000+
Primary Contact: JeNyia Rocker, Events Manager (Events@cityofmobile.org)
3. SCOPE OF WORK
The selected Vendor will:
Drone Light Show: Design and execute a fully customized drone light show with
holiday- and Christmas-themed animations.
Show Duration: Provide a drone show approximately 10–20 minutes in length.
Scale & Visibility: Propose a drone count and show design appropriate for a large public
event with 5,000–7,000+ attendees and wide viewing sightlines.
Creative Development: Collaborate with the Host on creative concepts, including City
of Mobile and holiday imagery, prior to final animation approval.
Music Synchronization: Provide a custom or curated music track synchronized to the
drone show, subject to Host approval.
Staffing: Provide all required pilots, visual observers, safety personnel, and production
staff; designate an on-site Lead.
FAA Compliance: Obtain and maintain all required FAA authorizations and approvals
for the event location.
Weather Decisions: In consultation with the Host, make go/no-go and pause decisions
based on weather and safety conditions.
Load-in/Out: Meet all production schedules and restore the site to pre-event conditions.
4. DELIVERABLES
Drone Light Show Performance: One fully executed nighttime drone show during the
event.
Creative Assets: Preview mockups or renderings provided in advance for Host review
and approval.
On-Site Coordination: Pre-show safety briefing and post-event wrap-up with Host
staff.
5. SAFETY & AIRSPACE
Vendor must operate in accordance with all FAA regulations and industry best practices,
including:
Clearly defined launch area, performance area, and safety buffer zones.
Crowd exclusion zones extending beyond the performance area as required.
Emergency procedures and contingency planning.
Defined wind and weather operating thresholds.
6. INSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Prior to contract execution, Vendor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of
Mobile as Additional Insured:
Commercial General Liability: 1,000,000 per occurrence / 2,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability (if applicable): 1,000,000 combined single limits
Vendor must comply with all City, State, and site rules, including business license and
City vendor registration prior to payment.
7. PROPOSAL FORMAT
Proposals shall be submitted as a single PDF and include:
Cover letter with company name, primary contact, phone, and email.
Company qualifications and experience with large-scale public drone shows.
Proposed drone count and creative approach.
Safety and FAA compliance plan.
Estimated site footprint and setup requirements.
References 3 from recent municipal or large public events.
8. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Email proposals to Events@cityofmobile.org with the subject line: “Christmas Tree
Lighting Drone Show Proposal” by Monday, March 16, 2026.
9. APPENDIX (TO BE FINALIZED AT AWARD)
Site maps identifying launch, performance, and safety zones
Final show timeline and production schedule
Emergency procedures and communication protocols
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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