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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mike Nelson, Community Events Director
DATE: April 21, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution for a three-year contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks for the Independence Day Fireworks Display for Special Events in the Amount of $46,000 in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
PURPOSE:
To extend a contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks for a Fireworks Display for the City's Independence Day Celebration in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Pyrotecnico (formerly Melrose Pyrotechnics) has been the City's Fireworks vendor for the past ten years. Pyrotecnico has provided a 20-25-minute show synchronized to music. Over the past several years, staff has established a great working relationship with Pyrotecnico. Fireworks vendors do not all have the same level of experience, performance and professionalism. Staff is concerned that the next vendor may not produce the same quality experience. It is not uncommon for communities to have the same fireworks vendor for an extended period. This contract extension will eliminate additional staff time that would be required with a change in vendors.
BACKGROUND:
The three-year extension will cover 2025, 2026 and 2027 displays. As of the City's last extension, Pyrotecnico's qualifications included extensive experience with multiple communities and has been providing services to some communities for over 20 years including Champaign County, Itasca and Streator. Their corporate clients include Allstate, Amway, Anheuser-Busch, Caterpillar, Firestone, McDonald's, Miller Brewing, Nike, State Farm, Target and Toyota. They provide spectacular displays for various large events including the Chicago Air & Water Show, the City of Chicago, the City of Naperville, the Great Lakes Naval Station Celebration, the NHL Winter Classic and the Taste of Chicago. They also have an extensive background in providing pyrotechnic displays for the Chicago White Sox, the Kansas City Royals, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Indy Racing League, the NASCAR Nex...
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