Mayor's 4th of July Fireworks 4100-0726-AA

This municipal contract awards the City of Fort Smith’s Fourth‑of‑July fireworks display to Premier Pyrotechnics. The city allocated $22,000 for the entire fireworks program, specifying the number of shots to be supplied and offering a higher‑shot option if the invoice is paid early. Only one vendor responded to the solicitation, and the award was approved by the city’s interim administrator and chief financial officer. • Scope: Provision and execution of a fireworks display (approximately 775‑813 shots) for the Mayor’s Fourth‑of‑July celebration. • Budget: $22,000 total contract value, with an early‑payment incentive to increase shot count. • Timeline: RFP advertised Jan 18 2026; bids opened and award issued Jan 30 2026; performance expected for the July 4 2026 event. • Procurement: Open competition (advertised), but awarded to a single responsive vendor (Premier Pyrotechnics).