Title
Authorization to Enter into Contracts for Firework Events (Ordinance S-49629)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contracts with multiple vendors to provide fireworks display services and event activities for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate value of the contracts will not exceed $150,000.
Report
Summary
Under the contracts, pyrotechnic entertainment and related activities will be provided for Fourth of July events sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Anticipated events that provide firework displays at various locations throughout the City include After Dark in the Park, Light Up the Sky and the Phoenix Fabulous Fourth. Fireworks displays are presented for the benefit of City of Phoenix residents attending Parks and Recreation Department Fourth of July events.
Procurement Information
A Request for Proposals process was completed on March 10, 2023; however, no proposals were received. Therefore, in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a standard competition was waived as a result of approved Determination Memos based on Special Circumstances without Competition.
Contract Term
The contract terms will be for the agreed upon events schedule for 2023.
Financial Impact
The combined total for any related contracts will not exceed $150,000. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department's Operating Budget.
Location
Council Districts: 1, 4 and 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation Department.