Bid guide
How to bid on a Professional Fireworks Display for the City of St. Cloud
What the City of St. Cloud is buying
The City of St. Cloud is looking for a qualified and experienced contractor to provide a professional fireworks display. This is an opportunity for businesses specializing in pyrotechnics to work with a local government agency.
The City will select a proposer based on qualifications, experience, and their plan for the work, aiming to best serve the City's overall needs.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on September 27, 2026. The deadline for submitting your proposal is October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
After the deadline, the City will evaluate all received proposals and make a selection promptly. Any contract awarded will depend on the availability of funds.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for contractors with proven qualifications and experience in providing professional fireworks display services. You must be licensed to do business in the State of Florida.
The City will consider a proposer's ability to maintain fiscal responsibility and budgetary awareness favorably.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to go to the City of St. Cloud's procurement portal on OpenGov Procurement. You will need to sign in or create a free vendor account.
Once signed in, you can download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Addenda notices will also be sent through OpenGov. Ensure all requirements set forth in the RFP document are completed, and confirm acceptance with your electronic signature on the Respondent's Certification.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly demonstrate your firm's qualifications and experience in providing professional fireworks displays. Provide specific examples of past projects that highlight your capabilities.
Outline your plan for the work in detail, showing how you will meet the City's needs. Identify the key personnel who will perform and direct the work, and list any subconsultants you intend to use, as they will require City approval. Ensure your proposal reflects an understanding of fiscal responsibility and budgetary awareness.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of St. Cloud; the original posting controls.