Title
Fireworks Display Services - Requirements Contract - RFA 18-273 (Ordinance S-44437)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with FPA Ltd., doing business as Fireworks Productions of Arizona, to provide firework display services for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $300,000.
Report
Summary
Under the contract, pyrotechnic services will be provided, as requested, for special events sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Current and anticipated events that provide fireworks displays at various locations throughout the City include After Dark in the Park, Light Up the Sky, and the Phoenix Fabulous Fourth Event; however, the contract allows for the addition of other events, if mutually agreed upon. Fireworks displays are presented for the benefit of City of Phoenix residents attending Parks and Recreation Department special events.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a determination memo citing the specialized nature of the needed goods and services.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the offer from Fireworks Productions of Arizona be accepted as a responsive and responsible offer.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is five years, to begin on or about April 5, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $300,000. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.