Fireworks Display for NC State Fair - Bid Doc2189114180 - NC RFP 2026

Bid #Doc2189114180. Contact: (218) 911-4180. North Carolina. The NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is soliciting proposals for a two-year contract to provide nightly fireworks displays during the NC State Fair (October 15-25, 2026). Due Jul 23 (14 days left).

What this bid is about

The NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is soliciting proposals for a two-year contract to provide nightly fireworks displays during the NC State Fair (October 15-25, 2026). The contract includes an optional extension for the 2027 Got to be NC Festival. Vendors must be North Carolina registered and adhere to strict safety and licensing requirements, including NFPA 1123 and NFPA 1126. A mandatory site visit is required.

About this solicitation

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Bid documents

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Bid summary

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE issued this public solicitation in North Carolina, referenced as solicitation number Doc2189114180. It was published on June 19, 2026, and responses are due by July 23, 2026. Questions can be directed to (218) 911-4180.

Public procurement context

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE in North Carolina is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in North Carolina are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in North Carolina so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 23, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to (218) 911-4180 before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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