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2018 Fireworks Bid
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An RFP was sent out to firework display companies wishing to place a bid on the City of Crossville 4th of July fireworks show for 2018, 2019, & 2020 with a maximum budget amount of $30,000 per show. Two companies responded: Pyro Shows of Lafollette, TN and J & M displays of Dothan, AL. The following are the number of shells for each size, and the grand totals from both bidders for a $30,000 show.
Type of Shells Total Shells
Pyro Shows 3” 240
Lafollette, TN 4” 330
5” 264
6” 198
8” 16
1048
J & M Displays 3” 300
Dothan, AL 4” 400
5” 300
6” 225
8” 35
1260
The last time the fireworks was bid it was for two years. During that time frame, prices went up 9%, with another price increase expected after the first of the year.
The Marketing Director. recommends to enter into a three year contract with J & M Displays beginning in 2018 and running through 2020 not to exceed $30,000 per year.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 110-47210-740-005
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve bid from J & M Displays of Dothan, AL for a three year period and authorize Mayor to sign contract.