SD's America 250 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration

The State of South Dakota is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide all materials and services necessary to produce an innovative, dynamic, and safe America 250 Independence Day aerial fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026. The display should be inclusive of articles pyrotechnic only, with no inclusion of drones or other aerial devices used for light shows. The contractor will be responsible for designing and furnishing a custom aerial fireworks display, including all labor, equipment, materials, and other miscellaneous items necessary to provide a first-class aerial firework display. • The contractor must have experience in producing pyrotechnic shows and must provide a brief summary of their company history, including the number of years of pyrotechnic experience and a list of past pyrotechnic shows produced in the last five years. • The contractor must provide a resume of the Chief Pyrotechnic to be assigned to this display and provide the number of people who will be assigned to this display, along with their qualifications. • The contractor must provide references for at least three previous and current service/contracts performed by their organization, which are similar to the requirements of this RFP. • The contractor must comply with all safety and regulatory requirements and inspections of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, National Fire Protection Association, State of South Dakota, and other agencies with jurisdiction.