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Awarded contract·City of Mobile·Alabama

Christmas Tree Lighting Drone Show Services

$50kSingle Award
Contract source

Description

This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to design, produce, and execute a custom, holiday‑themed drone light‑show for the City of Mobile’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting event. The contractor must handle all aspects of the show, including creative concept development, FAA approvals, safety planning, on‑site staffing, and post‑event site restoration. The performance will occur on the evening of November 20 2026 and is expected to run 10–20 minutes for an audience of roughly 5,000–7,000 attendees. • Design and deliver a 10–20 minute, Christmas‑themed drone choreography synchronized with a custom music track. • Secure all necessary FAA authorizations, develop safety and crowd‑exclusion zones, and provide on‑site pilots, safety observers, and a lead coordinator. • Meet insurance requirements (minimum $1 M general liability, $2 M aggregate, $1 M automobile liability) and maintain a valid business license and city vendor registration. • Provide pre‑show creative mock‑ups for City approval and conduct on‑site safety briefings and post‑event wrap‑up. • No monetary amount or payment schedule is disclosed; the contract is likely a lump‑sum award for a single event.

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Key dates

Bids closed
3/16/2026

Last updated

Details

Award type
Single Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Event Services
NAICS
541990
Solicitation №
RFP 6023

Contract value

$50,000

No explicit contract value is listed. Comparable municipal drone‑show contracts for a single event typically range from $20,000 to $150,000 depending on drone count, choreography complexity, and safety requirements. Given the sizeable audience (5,000‑7,000), a multi‑minute custom show, FAA authorizations, and the need for full on‑site staffing, a mid‑range estimate of roughly $50,000 appears reasonable. This accounts for design, rehearsals, insurance, and labor costs while staying within typical city budget constraints for a one‑time holiday event.

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