Fireworks Display – July 4th Celebration

2026-11-03

The Township of East Brunswick (“ Township ”) wishes to provide aerial fireworks display in conjunction with the Township ’ s Independence Day Celebration . The fireworks display shall occur on July 4th , 2026 , with a rain date of July 5th , 2026 . This contract shall include the bidder providing fireworks display , qualified personnel to transport , install , discharge , and remove display , provide appropriate safety equipment , provide proof of all required insurances , state , and federal licenses . Description of Work . Provide a safe and entertaining firework display at the Township ’ s Independence Day Celebration . The shoot site is intended to be held at the Community Arts Center , 721 Cranbury Road , East Brunswick , NJ 08816 . A detailed fireworks display proposal shall be included with the submission in addition to the budgeted amount / total price on the proposal page of this RFQ . Specifications for the work to be performed by this Contract will be as follows : a . Shells – shells shall not be larger than 5 ” in diameter and a variety of colors and not smaller than 3 ” in diameter . These parameters are specific , so the fireworks are seen by the public over an existing tree line at the shoot site . b . Ground Displays – due to the existing tree line at the shoot site , ground displays generally are not encouraged to be part of a proposal . Any ground displays included in the proposal should be discussed with the Director of Recreation and Parks before submittal . c . Show – shall include an Opening , Main Body , and Finale in a continuous flow with no breaks in the shooting for a period between 20 and 30 minutes . Proposals should include whether the show will be fired electronically or manually . d . Transportation and Security of Fireworks i . Shall provide , deliver , and secure fireworks to the designated location of the fireworks shooting zone . ii . Shall provide copy of hazardous materials on CDL 30 days in advance of shoot . iii . Shall transport fireworks in D . O . T . approved and regulated vehicles . iv . All devices shall have their EX - numbering , as required by the Bureau of Explosives and D . O . T . v . Shall provide certification and biography of shooter to Township ’ s Fire Marshall 30 days in advance of shoot for Fire Marshall ’ s inspection and approval . vi . Shall provide resume / CV of all assistants to the shooter to the Fire Marshall 5 days in advance of shoot for Fire Marshall ’ s inspection and approval . vii . Shall provide a detailed and itemized inventory of shells shipped for the display to the Fire Marshall viii . Shall inspect and inventory check the delivered shells with the Fire Marshall at a mutually agreed upon time , at least 8 hours prior to the shoot time . ix . All fireworks packages shall be clearly labeled as to size , type , quantity , and country of origin . x . Shall provide written procedures outlining plans for delivery , set up , discharge , and removal of display . xi . Provide all safety equipment and personnel that Township ’ s Fire Marshall deems necessary to shoot safely with 30 days ’ notice from Fire Marshall xii . Responsible for policing the fireworks display and searching for and disposing of unfired fireworks as required under NFPA 1123 , 1995 Edition , Section 4 - 1 . 12 xiii . Shall provide a Post Display Release Report that all shells have been removed and secured at the end of the show . The bidder is responsible for policing the fireworks display while on site and searching for and disposing of unfired fireworks .

New Jersey

2026-04-29