INVITATION FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Park Forest, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, that sealed proposals and electronic submissions will be received for the following contract:
COMMUNITY FIREWORKS / DRONE DISPLAY SERVICES
Proposals are due by 1:00 PM Central Time on Friday, October 30, 2026. Submissions may be made via email to
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Attn: Kevin Adams, Director
Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health
Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466
The Village of Park Forest is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed pyrotechnic contractors to provide a professional annual Independence Day fireworks display (July 4th, approx. 9:15 PM, 20-minute duration at Central Park), with an emphasis on high-quality aerial shells (3"–10") and a strong finale. The Village is also requesting secondary quotes/alternatives for professional drone light shows to supplement or serve as an alternative to traditional fireworks. The scope includes all materials, equipment, FAA/pyrotechnic licensing, permits, police/fire coordination, setup, firing, cleanup, site restoration, and weather contingency planning.
RFP specifications, site maps, and submission requirements may be obtained online at the Village of Park Forest website, www.vopf.com under the Bids and RFPs link, or directly from the Recreation, Parks & Community Health Department at the address above. Inquiries or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email to Kevin Adams at
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Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) are encouraged to submit proposals.
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Proposers must comply with all current IRMA insurance limits, NFPA standards, ATF regulations, FAA rules (for drones), and applicable State of Illinois and local licensing requirements.
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No less than the prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor shall be paid to all laborers performing work under this contract.
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The Village of Park Forest reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, to waive formalities or irregularities, and to select the proposal deemed most advantageous and best suited to its objectives without regard solely to cost.