Request for Proposals for Fireworks Display

Location:	Illinois
Posted:	Jan 30, 2026
Due:	Mar 13, 2026
Agency:	City of Mount Vernon
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services L - Technical Representative Services
Publication URL:	To access bid details, please log in.

The city of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is seeking proposals for annual fireworks display. All qualified contractors/vendors are invited to submit a sealed proposal.

Important Dates

Proposal Due Date: 3:00 p.m. March 13, 2026
Proposal Opening Location: City Clerk's Office, Mt. Vernon City Hall, 1100 Main Street

Bid Packet Availability

Bid advertisement with specifications may be downloaded below.

Questions

All questions regarding this bid should be directed to:

Angela Schrum
Tourism Department
Phone: 618-242-3151

Submission Requirements

Sealed bids/proposals must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope:
Project name
Vendor's Name
Vendor's Address
Deliver to:
City of Mt. Vernon - City Clerk's Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Include all required forms and documentation. Incomplete submissions may be rejected.

General Terms

The City reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, or any part thereof.
All contracts for the construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
The successful bidder shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and must be an equal opportunity employer.

Bid Advertisement

Attachment Preview

City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Request for Proposal

Fireworks Display

Mt. Vernon Tourism

123 S. 10th Street Ste. 503

PO Box 1708

Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

tourism@mtvernon.com

618-242-3151

enjoymtvernon.com

Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of Mt. Vernon, 1100 Main Street, Mt.

Vernon, Illinois 62864, by 3:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026. Proposals will be opened in the

City Clerk’s Office at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026. Proposals will not be accepted after

3:00 P.M. on March 13, 2026.

Fireworks display on July 4, 2026, 2027 & 2028 at the Salute to Freedom

to be held at the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport

Proposals are to include:

1. Detailed program and product description for a display set to music, not to exceed

$40,000 for 2026 and $35,000.00 per year for 2027 & 2028 without a rain date, and

name, address, telephone number and name of contact person. A detailed list of

products and the number of products to be included in the display are required in order

to be considered. Please call for information on shell size limits.

2. Name of liability carrier and the amount of coverage limits

3. References from past productions with name, address, phone number and contact

person

• The vendor is responsible for delivery, setup, and dismantling of all show material.

• Firing must be done by qualified personnel.

• The vendor shall be required to indemnify the City of Mt. Vernon, Mayor John Lewis,

and the Mt. Vernon Airport Authority, and the officers, employees, members, and

agents of each against any and all damages, claims, attorney’s fees and losses of every

kind and type arising from vendor’s activities and the display.

• Vendor must be an equal opportunity employer.

• The city reserves the right to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the

City in City’s sole discretion; further, the City reserves the right to reject all proposals.

Questions concerning this proposal for fireworks display should be directed to Angela Schrum,

Tourism Department, P. O. Box 1708, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864, telephone 618-242-3151.

Envelopes containing proposals shall be plainly marked on the outside specifying

project, vendor’s name and address, and must be delivered to:

City Clerk of Mt. Vernon

1100 Main Street

P. O. Box 1708

Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864

Deadline: 3 p.m. on March 13, 2026.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.