July 4th Fireworks Display

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Town of Derry “Derry, New Hampshire’s Place to Be ” B26-003 Department of Public Works – Parks and Recreation Division 14 Manning Street Derry, New Hampshire 03038 April 6, 2026 SUBJECT: INVITATION FOR SEALED BID The Town of Derry, NH, is soliciting bids from qualified firms for a July 4th Fireworks Display. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: Sealed Bids must be submitted no later than Friday, April 24, 2026 by 4pm c/o Public Works Department, Derry Municipal Center – 2nd Floor, 14 Manning Street, Derry, NH 03038. Bids must be submitted in the format provided and address the items specified in the bid package. The Town of Derry may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason, as in compliance with all Administrative Regulation #15 governing purchasing. Sealed bids / estimates are required for review and selection for the July 4th Fireworks Display contract as outlined in the attached detailed specification / bid sheet. The Town of Derry reserves the right to accept or reject any/and or all bids, to waive any formalities and informalities in the bids received, and to accept any bid, which in its opinion, may be in the best interest of the Town. The Town also reserves the right to ask any potential bidder for a resume / overview of the company’s accomplishments, previous/current clients and/or references. Bidders who require any additional information upon which to base their bid should contact Kimberly Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director, at 603-432-6136 or kimwalsh@derrynh.gov. The Town of Derry encourages prospective bidders and other interested parties to check the website periodically for addendums and bid results. Due to the volume of inquiries, the Town of Derry will not be responding directly to inquiries from internet-based bid consolidation companies. Sincerely, Kimberly Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director Town of Derry, New Hampshire Scope of Services The Town of Derry, New Hampshire is accepting sealed bids / proposals for its annual fireworks display to take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 – rain date Sunday, July 5, 2026 (or other mutually agreed upon rain date). In the event of inclement weather and cancelation occurs, the Town stipulates that it will not incur any cancelation and/or rescheduling fees. This proposal is designed for a budget of $30,000.00. The program must contain an Opening, Flights, Midway Barage, and Finale. The show will be launched from Buckley Field, located behind Gilbert H.