File #: 25-0538   
Type: Ordinance-S Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/9/2025 Final action: 4/9/2025
Title: Planning and Production of Fireworks Events - RFQ-25-0531 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51814) - Districts 4 & 5
District: District 4, District 5

Title

Planning and Production of Fireworks Events - RFQ-25-0531 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51814) - Districts 4 & 5

 

Description

Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Southwest Fireworks, LLC. to provide firework display services for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $135,000.

 

Report

Summary

This contract will provide Planning and Production of Fireworks Events for the Parks and Recreation Department. These services will support scheduled City events, including the Phoenix Fabulous Fourth and the Light Up the Sky fireworks shows. These shows are presented for the enjoyment and benefit of Phoenix residents.

 

Procurement Information

In accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10, an informal solicitation for Planning and Production of Fireworks Events was issued on December 17, 2024. One quote was received from Southwest Fireworks, LLC. who was determined to be responsive and responsible.

 

Contract Term

The contract term will begin on or about April 10, 2025, and will continue for a period of one year.

 

Financial Impact

The aggregate contract value will not exceed $135,000.

 

Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget.

 

Location

Council Districts: 4 and 5

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Parks and Recreation Department.