Independence Day Fireworks Display

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Office of Special Events, is soliciting proposals for qualified professionals and/or firms to provide a fireworks show for the City's Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 4, 2027.

Background

The City is currently seeking proposals for a show similar in scope and length as the 2024 and 2025 display (25 minutes at the confluence of the three rivers). The Office of Special Events will again be producing the official 2027 celebration, including the fireworks display.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-RFP-090
• Department: Parks & Recreation
• Department Head: Eric Sloan (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-08-17T21:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-08-03T14:00:00.000Z — Virtual via Microsoft Teams - Please RSVP using the RSVP manager and a link will be sent to you prior to the meeting.

Evaluation Criteria

• Firm’s Qualifications, Experience and References (15 pts) —

  Vendor response demonstrated that the firm has the experience and capabilities to successfully perform the scope of services, including providing references for clients of similar size and scope.

• Qualifications of Project Team (15 pts) —

  Vendor response provided a brief summary of the qualifications and experience of each team member assigned to this project, including length of service with the firm and resume/bio, and the qualifications /experience of any sub-consultant staff on your project team.

• Project Approach and Plan (30 pts) —

  Vendor response demonstrated a firm understanding of the scope of services, the response included thorough and complete responses to the items outlined in the Section 4, and the vendor has the appropriate expertise, procedures, and methods in place to perform the scope of services.

• Cost Proposal (30 pts) —

  Vendor response provided a total cost proposal for all services to be delivered, a breakdown of costs delineated by major phase and/or a schedule of hourly rates.

• MWDBE/VOSB Good Faith Effort (10 pts) —

  Vendor response was detailed and demonstrated clear Good Faith Effort to obtain MWDBE & VOSB Participation.

Submission Requirements

• Response to Scope Proposal (required) —

  If your proposal includes barge services, please clearly note the inclusion in your proposal.

  Please upload your Response to Scope detailed in Proposal Format Requirements

• Cost Proposal (required) —

  The City requests all vendors provide cost proposals for one-year, two-year and three-year contract term options to ensure equal comparison throughout the evaluation period.

  If your proposal includes barge services, please clearly note pricing associated with barge inclusion.

  Please upload your Cost Proposal detailed in Proposal Format Requirements . Please provide pricing options for one, two, and three year agreements.

• Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) Participation Form (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete the Pre-Award Good Faith Checklist, and upload. Failure to complete the Pre-Award Good Faith Checklist may result in the City deeming your proposal/response non-responsive. Any awardees will be required to complete the full EORC Participation Forms and process prior to contract execution. 

• Do you agree with the City's Terms and Conditions? (required)
• Bonds (required) —

  Please upload your Bond(s) here.

  Hard copies should be mailed to: City County Building, 414 Grant Street, Room 502, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

   

   

• Community Development Required Documents (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

  Note CD - Davis-Bacon Wage Determination, CD - Affirmative Action Requirements, and CD - 29 CFR Part 5 are attached only as a reference and do not need completed and uploaded.

• Do you agree to the Community Development Terms and Conditions (required)
• Vendor Contact Sheet (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Vendor Registration form (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• W-9 (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Authorized Signatory (required) —

  Provide the name, title, & email address of the authorized signatory for your company (for details on who is considered an authorized signatory, please look at our terms & conditions section)

• Will you need Federal Funding Supplemental Conditions (required) —

  If you will need Federal Funding (CDBG, ARPA, etc.) Supplemental Condition please mark yes.

• Do you require any bonds? (required) —

  Click all that apply

• Would you like to create a electronic pricing table? (required)