Fireworks Display Services – 2026

TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS
County of Morris
State of New Jersey
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
FAIR & OPEN PUBLIC SOLICITATION PROCESS
FOR: FIREWORKS DISPLAY SERVICES - 2026
Submission Date:
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
10:00 A.M. prevailing time

TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE SOLICITATION OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
FIREWORKS DISPLAY SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed request for proposal submissions will be received
by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Purchasing Agent for the services set forth below in accordance
with the "fair and open process" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.:
FIREWORKS DISPLAY SERVICES - 2026
Submission package may be examined or obtained at the Township Purchasing Office, Township of
Parsippany-Troy Hills, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (phone 973-263-4377), Monday
through Friday during business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Request for proposals ("RFP") responses shall be submitted to Suzanne Taylor, Purchasing Agent,
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054 on or before
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026, AT 10:00AM prevailing time, at which time said responses will be publicly
opened and read in the Municipal Chambers.
Responses must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. The service provider must indicate the following
on the outside of the envelope: (1) the name and address of the service provider; (2) the RFP Title "Fireworks
Display Services - 2026;" and (3) "Sealed RFP Response". Responses may be delivered by hand, overnight
courier or mail. The envelope containing the response must be received by the Township of Parsippany-Troy
Hills by the date and time set forth above. No late responses will be accepted.
If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with the requirements of
N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et.seq.
Contracts will be awarded based on the most advantageous responses, price and other factors
considered. The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills reserves the right to waive minor immaterial formalities
and/or to reject any or all responses in accordance with applicable law.
Suzanne Taylor, QPA
Director of Purchasing

INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS
Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20, et seq.
Copies of Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available at the Township Purchasing Office, located at 1001 Parsippany
Boulevard, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.
Sealed RFP responses must be received by the Purchasing Agent no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Proposals (one original and one copy) shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to:
Suzanne Taylor, Director of Purchasing
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
1001 Parsippany Boulevard
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Respondent will be selected based upon an evaluation of the most advantageous proposal, price, and other factors.
Respondents are expected to examine the RFP with care and observe all its requirements. All questions about the meaning
or intent of this RFP shall be submitted in writing no less than 7 days prior to the due date of the proposal. All
interpretations and clarifications considered necessary by the Township's representative in response to such comments
and questions shall be responded to no less than 5 days prior to the due date of the proposal and will be posted online at
www.parsippany.net/notices.
The Township assumes no responsibility and liability for costs incurred by the Respondents prior to the issuance of an
agreement. The liability of the Township shall be limited to the terms and conditions of the contract. Respondents will
assume responsibility for all costs not stated in their proposals. All unit rates either stated in the proposal or used as a
basis for its pricing are required to be all-inclusive. Additional charges, unless incurred for additional work performed
by request of the Township, are not to be billed and will not be paid.
Any contract entered into between the Respondent and the Township must be in accordance with and subject to
compliance by both parties with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law. The Respondent must agree to comply with
the nondiscrimination provisions and all other laws and regulations applicable to the performance of services there under.
The Respondent shall sign and acknowledge such forms and certificates as may be required by this section.
No corporation or partnership shall be awarded any contract for the performance of any work or the furnishing of any
goods, unless, with receipt of the proposal of said corporation or partnership, there is submitted a statement setting forth
the names and addresses of all stockholders in the corporation or partnership who own ten (10) percent or greater interest
therein. The Respondent shall complete and submit the form of statement that is included in this RFP.
The Township reserves the right to waive minor immaterial formalities and/or to reject any or all responses in
accordance with applicable law.

SCOPE OF SERVICES & EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills ("Township") is soliciting proposals to provide for the following
Service:
1. Fireworks Display Services - 2026
Scope of Services:
Parsippany Troy-Hills (the "Township") is seeking the services of a Fireworks Display Vendor
for its annual fireworks display which is to be held on July 4, 2026 (rain date July 5, 2026) at
the Parsippany Hills High School on Rita Drive in Parsippany, New Jersey.
In the event of the fireworks display being postponed due to rain on both July 4, 2026 and July
5, 2026, the show will be rescheduled on the next available clear day as determined by the
Township.
The fireworks display is to start when it gets dark or at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Display typically lasts 20-25 minutes.
The Township will have police, fire and ambulance personnel on site.
The attached map (EXHIBIT 1) is representative of the area used for actual launch/staging site.
Parks and Forestry personnel will mark the field for safe firing areas prior to the successful
vendors arrival.
The field will be roped off to define the crowds sitting area.
The field is artificial turf. The entire field is soaked prior to the start of fireworks as a
precaution.
The Township is requesting display descriptions based on a cost of thirty-thousand
dollars ($32,000.00).
Respondent shall submit a proposal outlining in detail what it is they intend to provide for this
amount. The description must include how many shells, the different type sizes, length of
display, any special attractions, etc. (Note: maximum shell size is six-inch diameter).
Respondent shall also provide for coordination of the fireworks display with a separate contracted
concert performer to attempt to start a specific part of the concert and the fireworks display at the
same time. This has been easily accomplished in past years through the use of cell phones.
The successful respondent shall provide evidence of compliance with DOT and F.A.A.
regulations.
The successful respondent shall provide a fire safety certification and will be subject to an
inspection by the Township's Fire Prevention Department before the display.
Information to be submitted with proposals:
In addition to providing a detailed display description, interested parties shall provide answers
to the following questions in narrative form:
a. State your experience in providing Fireworks Display Services to other governmental
agencies similar to the services herein requested. Provide references, including names
and phone numbers of contact persons with whom the Township may communicate.
b. State your experience with fireworks displays generally.
c. Provide information on your employees who will be responsible for overseeing the firework
display. Provide applicable licenses/certifications for each.
d. Do you intend to accomplish any aspect of the Fireworks Display Services by using sub-
contractors? If so, please identify any subcontractors that you anticipate using and describe
the nature of their anticipated services.
The successful candidate will be required to comply with the following insurance requirements:
Interested parties must provide copies of insurance to show complete compliance with all applicable
Federal, State and Local laws pertaining to fireworks displays including but not limited to Workers
Compensation/Employers Liability, General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum

limits as per the following:
1. Statutory Workmen's Compensation limit and Employer's Liability * Insurance in accordance
with New Jersey State Statutes and all other applicable laws and regulations.
2. General Liability Limit of no less than $5,000,000.00 for any one occurrence/annual
aggregate. The Certificate of Insurance should indicate if the aggregate has been eroded for
any claims during the policy year. Contractual liability must be included.
3. Automobile Liability Insurance with a minimum amount of $5,000,000.00 each occurrence
with no annual aggregate.
4. Umbrella Liability Insurance with a minimum amount of $2,000,000.00.
The successful vendor will provide to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the
Parsippany Board of Education a certificate of insurance naming the successful vendor as an
insured and also naming the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the Parsippany Board of
Education as additional insureds in all of its liability insurance policies and will also release,
defend, protect, save, indemnify and hold harmless the Township of Parsippany Troy Hills and
the Parsippany Board of Education from and against any and all loss, damage, claim or liability,
including attorney's fees and expenses incurred by the Township and/or the Board of Education
and their respective employees, agents, volunteers, or other representatives, arising out of the
performance of this contract and/or the breach of any of the warranties and representations made
by the successful vendor in connection with the manufacture, installation, firing, or disassembly
of any pyrotechnic equipment or device and/or the supervision and presentation thereof.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills on the basis of the most
advantageous, price and other factors considered. The evaluation will consider:
a. Display description, including number of shells, size of shells, length of display, any
special attractions, etc.;
b. Experience and reputation in the field;
c. References; and
d. Other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
EVENT DATE
RFP Issue Date...............................................................................................................3/9/2026
RFP Response Due Date...................................................................................................3/24/2026

SECTION 1: PROJECT OVERVIEW AND INSTRUCTIONS
1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Township seeks Proposals to provide the Fireworks Display Services - 2026.
1.1 CONTRACT TERM
The contract term is for services to be provided on July 4, 2026 (rain date July 5, 2026) at the Parsippany Hills High
School on Rita Drive in Parsippany, New Jersey. In the event of the fireworks display being postponed due to rain on
both July 4, 2026 and July 5, 2026, the show will be rescheduled on the next available clear day as determined by the
Township.
1.2 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
From the date this RFP is issued until a proposer is selected and the selection is announced by the procurement officer,
proposers may not communicate with any Township staff, council members or officials regarding this
procurement, except at the direction of Suzanne Taylor, the procurement officer in charge of the solicitation. Any
unauthorized contact may disqualify the proposer from further consideration. Contact information for the single point of
contact is as follows:
Procurement Officer: Suzanne Taylor,
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: 973-263-4377 E-mail: STaylor@parsippany.net
1.3 REQUIRED REVIEW
1.3.1 Review RFP. Proposers should carefully review all instructions, mandatory requirements,
specifications, standard terms and conditions set out in this RFP and promptly notify the procurement officer identified
above in writing, fax or via e-mail of any ambiguity, inconsistency, unduly restrictive specifications, or error which they
discover upon examination of this RFP. This should include any terms or requirements within the RFP that either preclude
the proposer from responding to the RFP or add unnecessary cost.
This notification must be accompanied by an explanation and suggested modification and be received by the
deadline for receipt of inquiries set forth below. The Township will make any final determination of changes to the RFP.
1.3.2 Form of Questions. Proposers with questions or requiring clarification or interpretation of any section
within this RFP must address these questions in writing, via e-mail, to the procurement officer referenced above on or
before 3/16/26. Each question must provide clear reference to the section, page, and item in question. Questions received
after the deadline may not be considered.
1.3.3 Township Response. The Township will provide written answers to proposers' questions. Any other
form of interpretation, correction, or change to this RFP will not be binding. Proposers must sign and return any
addendum with their RFP response. Responses will be posted online at www.parsippany.net/notices.
1.4 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE - No pre-proposal conference is scheduled.
1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.5.1 Acceptance of Standard Terms and Conditions/Contract. By submitting a response to this RFP,
proposer agrees to acceptance of the standard terms and conditions as set out in this RFP. Much of the language included
in the standard terms and conditions reflects requirements of New Jersey law. Requests for additions or exceptions to the
standard terms and conditions including any necessary licenses, or any added provisions must be submitted to the
procurement officer referenced above by the date for receipt of written/e-mailed questions and must be accompanied by
an explanation of why the exception is being sought and what specific effect it will have on the proposer's ability to
respond to the RFP or perform the contract. Any material exceptions requested and granted to the standard terms and
conditions language will be addressed in any formal written addendum issued for this RFP and will apply to all proposers
submitting a response to this RFP. The Township will make any final determination of changes to the standard terms and
conditions.

1.5.2 Resulting Contract. This RFP and any addenda, the proposer's RFP response, including any
amendments and any clarification question responses, shall be included in any resulting contract. The Township's
contract contains the contract terms and conditions which will form the basis of any contract between the Township and
the selected proposer. In the event of a dispute as to the duties and responsibilities of the parties under this contract, the
contract, along with any attachments prepared by the Township, will govern in the same order of precedence as listed in
the contract.
1.5.3 Mandatory Requirements. To be eligible for consideration, a proposer must meet the intent of all
mandatory requirements. The Township will determine whether a proposer's RFP response complies with the intent of
the requirements. RFP responses that do not meet the full intent of all requirements listed in this RFP may be subject to
point reductions during the evaluation process or may be deemed non-responsive.
1.5.4 Understanding of Specifications and Requirements. By submitting a response to this RFP, proposer
agrees to an understanding of and compliance with the specifications and requirements described in this RFP.
1.5.5 Proposer's Signature. The proposals must be signed in ink by an individual authorized to legally bind
the business submitting the proposal. The proposer's signature on a proposal in response to this RFP guarantees that the
offer has been established without collusion and without effort to preclude the Township from obtaining the best possible
supply or service. Proof of authority of the person signing the RFP response must be furnished upon request.
1.5.6 Offer in Effect for 60 Days. A proposal may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by the proposer
for a 60-day period following the deadline for proposal submission as defined in the Schedule of Events and proposer so
agrees in submitting the proposal.
1.6 SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL
1.6.1 Content of Proposal. Proposers should address all requests for information and qualifications set forth
in this RFP.
1.6.2 Failure to Comply with Instructions. Proposers failing to comply with the instructions in this RFP
may be subject to point deductions.
1.6.3 Copies Required and Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposers must submit one (1) original
proposal to the Township. Proposals must be sealed and labeled on the outside of the package. The service provider must
indicate the following on the outside of the envelope: (1) the name and address of the service provider; (2) the RFP Title
"Fireworks Display Services - 2026"; and (3) "Sealed RFP Response". Proposals must be received by Suzanne Taylor,
Purchasing Agent, prior to 10:00 AM, local time, March 24, 2026.
Forward proposals to: Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Suzanne Taylor, Director of Purchasing
1001 Parsippany Boulevard
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
1.6.4 Late Proposals. Regardless of cause, late proposals will not be accepted and will automatically be
disqualified from further consideration. It shall be the proposer's sole risk to assure delivery at the designated office by
the designated time. Late proposals will not be opened and will be returned to the proposer at the expense of the proposer
or destroyed if requested.
1.7 COST OF PREPARING A PROPOSAL
1.7.1 Township Not Responsible for Preparation Costs. The costs for developing and delivering responses
to this RFP and any subsequent presentations of the proposal as requested by the Township are entirely the responsibility
of the proposer. The Township is not liable for any expense incurred by the proposer in the preparation and presentation
of their proposal or any other costs incurred by the proposer prior to execution of a contract.
1.7.2 All Timely Submitted Materials Become Township Property. All materials submitted in response
to this RFP become the property of the Township.

SECTION 2: RFP STANDARD INFORMATION
2.0 AUTHORITY
This RFP is issued under the authority of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. The RFP process is a procurement
option allowing the award to be based on stated evaluation criteria. No other evaluation criteria, other than as outlined in
the RFP, will be used.
2.1 PROPOSER COMPETITION
The Township encourages free and open competition among proposers. Whenever possible, the Township will design
specifications, proposal requests, and conditions to accomplish this objective, consistent with the necessity to satisfy the
Township's need to procure technically sound, cost-effective services and supplies.
2.2 RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AND PUBLIC INSPECTION
2.2.1 Public Information. All information received in response to this RFP, including copyrighted material,
is subject to public disclosure and may be made available for public viewing after the time for receipt of proposals has
passed with the following four exceptions: (1) bona fide trade secrets meeting the requirements of the Uniform Trade
Secrets Act, Title 30, chapter 14, part 4, MCA, that have been properly marked, separated, and documented; (2) matters
involving individual safety as determined by the Township; (3) any company financial information requested by the
Township to determine vendor responsibility, unless prior written consent has been given by the proposer and (4) other
constitutional protections, or as otherwise not subject to disclosure according to OPRA guidelines.
2.2.2 Procurement Officer Review of Proposals. Upon opening the proposals received in response to this
RFP, the procurement officer in charge of the solicitation will review the proposals and separate out any information that
meets the referenced exceptions in Section 2.2.1 above, providing the following conditions have been met:
Confidential information is clearly marked and separated from the rest of the proposal.
The proposal does not contain confidential material in the cost or price section.
An affidavit from a proposer's legal counsel attesting to and explaining the validity of any trade secret claim
asserted by the proposer.
Information separated out under this process will be available for review only by the procurement officer, the evaluation
committee members, and limited other designees. Proposers must be prepared to pay all legal costs and fees associated
with defending a claim for confidentiality in the event of an open public records request from another party.
2.3 CLASSIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
2.3.1 Initial Classification of Proposals as Responsive or Non-responsive. All proposals will initially be
classified as either "responsive" or "non-responsive". Proposals may be found nonresponsive any time during the
evaluation process if any of the required information is not provided; the submitted price is found to be excessive or
inadequate as measured by criteria stated in the RFP; or the proposal is not within the plans and specifications described
and required in the RFP. If a proposal is found to be nonresponsive, it may be subject to point deductions.
2.3.2 Determination of Responsibility. The Township will determine whether a proposer has met the
standards of responsibility. Such a determination may be made at any time during the evaluation process if information
surfaces that would result in a determination of non-responsibility. If a proposer is found non-responsive, the
determination must be in writing, made a part of the procurement file and mailed to the affected proposer.
2.3.3 Evaluation of Proposals. The Township will evaluate the proposals and recommend whether to award
the contract to the firm determined to best meet the needs of the Township or, if necessary, to seek discussion in order to
determine the firm to be selected. All responsive proposals will be evaluated based on stated evaluation criteria. The
Township may consider such factors as accepted industry standards and a comparative evaluation of all other qualified
RFP responses in terms of differing quality and contractual factors. These will be used to determine the most
advantageous offering to the Township.
2.3.4 Completeness of Proposals. Selection and award will be based on the proposer's proposal and other
items outlined in this RFP. Submitted responses may not include references to information located elsewhere, such as
Internet websites or libraries, unless specifically requested. Information or materials presented by proposers outside the
formal response or subsequent discussion may not be considered.

2.3.5 Opportunity for Discussion and/or Oral Presentation/Product Demonstration. After receipt of all
proposals and prior to the determination of the award, the Township may initiate discussions with one or more proposers
should clarification be necessary. Proposers may also be required to make an oral presentation and/or product
demonstration to clarify their RFP response or to further define their offer. In either case, proposers should be prepared
to send qualified personnel to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills to discuss technical and contractual aspects of the
proposal. Oral presentations/demonstrations, if requested, shall be at the proposer's expense.
2.3.6 Contract Award. Contract awards, if any, will be made to the proposer who the Township determines
who best can provide the services required and provides all required documents. Formal contracts incorporating this RFP,
including the attachments and the selected proposals, will be executed by all parties.
2.4 TOWNSHIP'S RIGHTS RESERVED
While the Township has every intention to award contracts as a result of this RFP, issuance of the RFP in no way
constitutes a commitment by the Township to award and execute any contract. Upon a determination that such action
would be in its best interest, the Township, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel or terminate this RFP; reject
any or all proposals received in response to this RFP; waive any undesirable, inconsequential, or inconsistent provisions
of this RFP which would not have significant impact on any proposal; not award if it is in the best interest of the Township
not to proceed with contract execution; or if awarded, terminate any contract if the Township determines adequate funds
are not available.
SECTION 3: PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS
3.0 REFERENCES
Proposers shall provide a minimum of three (3) references that are using services of the type proposed in this RFP. The
references may include county government, municipalities or universities where the proposer, preferably within the last
three years, has successfully completed three contracts of this type. At a minimum, the proposer shall provide the entities
name, the location where the services were provided, contact person(s), contact's position, customer's telephone number,
a complete description of the service type, dates the services were provided, and cost of services. These references may
be contacted to verify proposer's ability to perform the contract. The Township reserves the right to use any information
or additional references deemed necessary to establish the ability of the proposer to perform the conditions of the contract.
3.1 RESUMES/COMPANY PROFILE and EXPERIENCE
Proposer shall specify how long the individual/company submitting the proposal has been in the business of providing
services similar to those requested in this RFP and under what company name. A resume or summary of qualifications,
work experience, education, skills, etc., which emphasizes previous experience in this area should be provided for all
key personnel who will be involved with any aspects of the contract.
3.2 DETAIL AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Proposer will provide sufficient detail, information, supporting documentation or examples of the following:
3.2.1 Name of Individual assigned primary responsibility for the project.
3.2.2 Names, addresses and telephone numbers of anticipated sub-contractors
3.2.3 Firm's experience with governmental agencies: Federal, State, County and Local.
3.2.4 Detail experience in administering similar projects. Explain the extent of your experience, how each
element is addressed and whether the service is done in-house or contracted out.
3.2.5 Describe how your firm ensures good communication with clients (client report mechanisms, etc.).
3.2.6 Has proposer worked with New Jersey counties or municipalities on previous projects?
3.3 GENERAL ABILITIES/METHOD OF PROVIDING SERVICES
Proposer should provide a description of the work plan and the methods to be used that will convincingly demonstrate
to the Township what the proposer intends to do, the ability to accomplish the work, and how the work will be
accomplished.
3.3.1 The proposal submitted in response to the RFP may be used as an example of a professional document
produced by the contractor.
3.3.2 The contractor should have experience in all aspects of administering similar projects. Contractor and
staff must be familiar with Federal and State statutes, regulations and procedures.