New Years Eve Fireworks Display 2027

The City of Shelton is soliciting competitive sealed bids to provide a full‑service New Year’s Eve fireworks display on December 31 2026 (rain date January 1 2027) at Veteran’s Riverwalk Park. The contractor must supply all labor, fireworks shells (max 5” length), firing system, permits, insurance, and comply with NFPA standards and Connecticut statutes. The show must run at least 20 minutes, with a maximum budget of $13,500. The City will provide crowd‑control, fire‑marshal access, and local permits; the contractor is responsible for all other costs, weather contingencies, and post‑show verification. No pre‑bid meeting is required; questions are due by October 22 2026, and bids must be submitted electronically by October 30 2026 at 11:00 AM. • Location: Shelton Veteran’s Riverwalk Park, 37 Canal St., Shelton, CT • Date/Time: December 31 2026, target start 7:00 PM (±1 hour); rain date January 1 2027 • Duration: Minimum 20 minutes • Shell size limit: ≤ 5 inches; detailed quantity list required • Budget cap: $13,500 (no bids above this will be considered) • Required permits & licenses: State of CT fireworks permits, fire‑marshal access, NFPA‑compliant firing system • Insurance: Commercial General Liability $1 M per occurrence, Workers’ Comp, Automobile $1 M, Umbrella $1 M, Pollution $5 M (if applicable) • Submission: Electronic via OpenGov portal by 11:00 AM, Oct 30 2026; questions due Oct 22 2026 • Evaluation: Lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, qualifications, and safety requirements.