REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FIREWORKS
| Agency: | New Providence borough |
|---|---|
| State: | New Jersey |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Posted Date: | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 17, 2026 |
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| Bid Title: |
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FIREWORKS
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| Category: | Request for Proposal |
| Status: | Open |
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BOROUGH OF NEW PROVIDENCE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FIREWORKS
The Borough of New Providence is seeking written proposals for 2026 Fireworks, for a term
from April through December 2026. The following list includes, but is not limited to, a general
overview expected of the program.
General:
The vendor shall serve our provider of fireworks services, and shall include:
• Vendor shall have a minimum of ten years’ experience in delivering fireworks in New
Jersey. A listing of prior experience with agency contact information shall be provided
with the bid submission.
• The vendor shall be responsible for providing all materials and equipment for the event.
• Any damages to the facility caused by the vendor will result in charges deducted from
final payment.
• The Borough of New Providence reserves the right to cancel events, dates, and/or times
and/or to alter the schedule at its discretion.
Invoices:
• Invoices must be submitted to the Borough Administrator within 30 days of the date the
event occurs
THIRD OF JULY EVENT ARRAYAL
Opening:
10
3”
Announcements Flash Light Salutes with tails
100
1.5 "-2" Assorted Multi-Break Special Effect Shells
50
3"
Assorted Fancy Star Shells
40
3"
Titanium Thunder
2
4"
Bumper Harvest Shell
2
4"
Assorted Color Bee
2
4"
Spangle Chrysanthemum
2
4"
Color Changing Peony with Color Changing Pistol
Body:
300
24
24
24
24
3"
Assorted Chrysanthemum Peony pattern & Reports
4"
Multi-Break & Custom designer Chrysanthemum
4"
Assorted Color Chrysanthemum & Reports
4"
Large Spreading & Special Breaking Multi-Effect Shells
4"
Fancy Assorted Pastel Colors
Low Level Effects:
100
100
100
100
1”-2”
Shots
Shots
Shots
shots
White Glitering with Red Pis�l Fan
Z Cakes Color Falling Leaves with Blue Stars
W Cakes Gold Willow Comets Blue Stars
V Cakes Rapid Fire Blue Stars
Brocade Tableau:
30
12
3"
Twinkling Brocade Slow Dura�on
4"
Twinkling Brocade Slow Dura�on
Crosse� Tableau:
20
4
3"
Fancy Assorted Mul�-Color Crosse�
4"
Fancy Assorted Mul�-Color Crosse�
Comet & Rings Tableau:
20
3"
8
4"
Assorted Comets & Rings
Assorted Comets & Rings
Mul�-Salute Tableau:
20
3"
8
4"
Assorted Color & Cannonade Salutes
Assorted Comets & Rings
Grand Finale:
60
40
100
60
60
60
60
120
8
6
8
6
3”
Shells with colors Crackle & Reports 4,500 Assorted Effects
3”
Assorted Fancy Colors and Reports
2.5 " Assorted Star Shells
3"
Color and lightning Flashes 2,000 crackling effects
3”
Assorted Color Strobing Stars 2,000 Bright Flashes
3”
Fancy Gold Spider
3”
Extra Fancy Silver Spider
3”
Titanium Thunder
4"
Assorted Chrysanthemum and Peony
4"
Glittering Silver Color Changing
4"
Color Changing Chrysanthemum
4"
Silver Rain Chrysanthemum
Shells Size 1"-2" 2.5"
3"
4" Assorted Effects Total Pieces, Shots
& Effects
Total Pieces 500
100
950
164
8,500
10,214
In addi�on to the arrayal lis�ng, the vendor must meet all GSMJIF requirements.
The vendor shall be responsible for:
• The Uniform Fire Code Applica�on for Permit
• Cer�ficate of insurance $5,000,000 each occurrence, $10,000,000 general aggregate,
$6,000,000 products/completed opera�ons aggregate.
• Atesta�on to comply with the Division of Fire Safety in the State of NJ in Accordance
with NFPA 1123, 1124 and NJAC 5:70-F-3100.
• Hold Harmless Agreement with the following limits:
o Workers Comp/Employers Liability:
o General Liability: $1,000,000
o Automobile Liability: $5,000,000
o Umbrella Liability: $5,000,000
• Map to be submited for fire inspec�on.
• Borough of New Providence Fire Safety Permi�ng
All requirements for the GSMJIF/Insurance may be changed based on state statutes. The vendor
shall be responsible for securing all necessary Permits, Applica�ons, Insurances, and Hold
Harmlessness required by the Borough of New Providence, the GSMJIF, the State of New Jersey
or any other governmental agency.
The vendor shall agree to make any weather determina�on by 1:30pm on July 3, 2026.
Any weather-related changes or cancella�ons will be made up on the next clear evening
following July 4, 2026.
Proposals should be submited to Bernadete Cuccaro via email at bcuccaro@newprov.us, or
hard copy at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974 by 10:00 am prevailing �me,
Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Proposals must contain full vendor contact informa�on, completed
Vendor Response Form, page 3 of this RFP, including a detailed descrip�on of all costs with
breakdown if applicable, as well as any addi�onal documenta�on to provide full informa�on
and descrip�on of proposed program, and NJ State Contract or approved New Jersey
coopera�ve pricing system contract number and Vendor number if applicable.
The Borough may or may not award a contract as a result of this Request for Proposal and
reserves the right to pursue alterna�ve procurement methods pursuant to Local Public
Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. Mul�ple contract awards may be made as a result of
this RFP. Contracts will be awarded with a “not-to-exceed” amount to be determined by the
Borough. The awarded not-to-exceed amount does not guarantee the full amount will be
expended during the term of the contract. In the event all proposals result in cost/s in excess of
the Borough’s current bid threshold without NJ State Contract or approved New Jersey
coopera�ve pricing system contract, no contract will be awarded and the Borough will be
required to formally bid this offering if the Borough chooses to proceed.
If awarded, successful vendor will be required to provide a current completed IRS Form W-9,
and comply with the requirements of any and all applicable Federal, State and local laws,
regula�ons and requirements, including but not limited to: N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.
17:27 (Affirma�ve Ac�on); 42 USC S12101 et seq. (Americans w/ Disabili�es Act); N.J.S.A. 52:32-
44 (Business Registra�on), and any subsequent amendments thereto; and the Borough’s
adopted minimum standard insurance requirements on page 4.
Inquiries regarding this RFP must be submited in wri�ng to bcuccaro@newprov.us no later than
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10am.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: FIREWORKS
VENDOR RESPONSE FORM
Vendor Name
Individual
Comple�ng Response
Phone Number
Email
Vendor Address
Alternate Contact
Alternate Phone
Number
Alternate Email
The program offerings that are selected by the Borough of New Providence from responses to
this RFP will be scheduled at the discre�on of the Borough and subject to facility availability
between April 1, 2026 and December 31,2026. Should the Borough desire to schedule addi�onal
events, the scheduling of addi�onal program session/s may be offered if agreed to by the vendor
below at the rates submited in response to this RFP. Check yes or no.
2026 Season
_____Yes, Vendor agrees to _____No, Vendor does not agree
considera�on of addi�onal to consider addi�onal
scheduling.
scheduling.
July 3, 2026 Fireworks Display Cost: _________________________________
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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