Request for Proposals: Fireworks for 2025 City Events

Date Posted: March 10th

Application Deadline: March 24 2025

Please send applications to:

Plattsburgh City Hall

Attn: Emma Stewart

41 City Hall Place

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

The City of Plattsburgh is seeking a Fireworks Technician for events in 2025.

Below is a list of events, dates and times we will have fireworks displays.  

1. Fourth of July Celebration: Thursday, 7/4, 9:30PM
   1. Launch Location: Harborside behind the Water Treatment Plant to be viewable from City Hall and Macdonough Monument
   2. Time: Display to last a minimum of 25 minutes, during which time there shall be continuous visible display without delays or breaks in performance
2. Battle of Plattsburgh: Friday, 9/12, 9:00PM
   1. Launch Location: Harborside behind the Water Treatment Plant to be viewable from City Hall and Macdonough Monument
   2. Time: Display to last a minimum of 10 minutes, during which time there shall be continuous visible display without delays or breaks in performance.

Requirements for Proposal:

1. The Contractor must submit in detail, an outlined aerial display (opening, body, and finale) with its proposal for review. The City encourages the Contractor to offer the newest style shell to enhance the City’s show.
2. Proposals must include a description of shells to be used in the show, along with the total number of each type of shell, size of shell (circumference) and its unit price. Proposals should include all costs, including labor and the cost of materials. 
3. The proposal must contain a minimum of two (2) local references, including company/government name, address, telephone number and contact person.
4. Please provide quotes for all dates listed above.
5. A City of Plattsburgh fireworks permit is required.

Music Synchronization:

The City of Plattsburgh is looking to synchronize music to accompany the Fourth of July firework display through Vox AM/FM radio broadcast. Proposals should indicate the Contractor’s ability and experience with syncing firework displays to live or pre-recorded music and note any additional equipment or coordination required to execute this feature.