B22-007 Fireworks

The Town of Derry, NH awarded a single‑source $20,000 contract (B22‑007) to American Thunder Fireworks for the municipal July 4th fireworks display (with a rain‑date on July 5). The scope includes design of the pyrotechnic program, site safety evaluation, procurement of fireworks (all 5‑inch or smaller), licensing, insurance (minimum $1M/$2M liability and $4M excess), and provision of a licensed display operator. The vendor must supply an itemized list of shells (3‑inch, 4‑inch, 5‑inch, and B‑Cakes) and adhere to the town’s insurance and insurance‑as‑additional‑insured requirements. No additional fees are allowed for weather‑related postponement. • Budget: $20,000 fixed‑price. • Requirements: Detailed shell breakdown, workers’ comp, $1M/$2M liability, $4M umbrella, additional insured status for town and school district. • Timeline: Sealed bids due May 20 2022; award accepted May 23 2022; performance July 4 2022 (rain‑date July 5 2022).