HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 FIREWORKS CONTRACT 10-07-96.NO. 16
10-7-96
DATE: OCTOBER 7, 1996
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION - FIREWORKS CONTRACT
SUMMARY: Staff recommends awarding a three year contract for Fourth of July
Celebration fireworks to Fireworks America.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The appropriation for the 1997 fireworks show is $10,500. By entering a multi-year contract the
City is assured that the cost and quality of the fireworks show would remain constant.
BACKGROUND:
Last year four fireworks companies responded to a request for proposals; Fireworks America,
Lantis, Pyrospectaculars and Zambelli International. All of the proposals submitted were for
$10,500. Lantis fireworks was not considered because of non-performance during the 1995 show.
Fireworks America was awarded the contract because it is a local firm with a good variety of
pyrotechnic displays and an excellent reputation. Presently, the fireworks for Sea Word are
provided by Fireworks America.
SUMMARY:
Fireworks for the 1996 show were provided by Fireworks America. Staff recommends entering
a three year contract with Fireworks America due to the safe and successful 1996 show. In
addition, a multi-year contract would free staff to work on other aspects of the event and insure
that the City would receive the best pricing. With City Council approval, staff would open
negotiations with Fireworks America to enter a multi-year contract.
Recreation Superintendent
C:FOURTH.97
//Mike Henley ' //
Director of Communi~//Services