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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
South Miami _,0,_
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Steven J. Alexander, City Manager
Agenda Item NO.:ft June 4,2013
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract with
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, for 15 minutes of pyrotechnical
services, in the amount of $8,000.00 for fireworks for the 2013 Fourth of
July celebratory event, using expenditure account 001-1310-513-3450, City
Manager's Contractual Service.
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, a local fireworks company which will provide
pyrotechnical services to the City of South Miami.
The following cities are using Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, as the provider for their
fireworks show·
City of Coral Gables in the amount of $ 25,000 20 minute display
C ity of Florida City in the amount of $ 8,000 15 minute di s play
C ity of Homestead in the amount of $ 14,500 20 minute di splay
City of Miami Spr in gs in the amount of $ 15 ,000 18-20 minutes di s play
The following company contacted for a 15 minute show -price quote:
Zambelli Fireworks $ 12,500.00
The following company contacted could only provide a 8-10 minute show for the
below mentioned price:
Light F/X $ 8,000.00
Lowest bid was provided by Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, in the amount of
$8,000.00 for a 15 minute display. For many years, this company has been utilized by
the City of South Miami and various municipalities throughout Miami-Dade County.
(See attachments)
Payment in the amount of$8,000 will be paid through the expenditure line item of 001-
l31 0-5l3-3450, City Manager's Contractual Service, with a current balance of $51,500.
$ 8,000.00
00 1-l31 0-5l3-3450
• Proposed Resolution
• Proposal for Fireworks Display
• Quotes from other firework companies/copies of contracts from various Cities
1 RESOLUTION NO. __________ __
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3 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a contract with Fireworks
4 Displays Unlimited, LLC, for 15 minutes of pyrotechnical services in the
5 amount of $8,000.00 for fireworks for the 2013 Fourth of July celebratory
6 event, using expenditure account 001-:l000-572-4820, Promotional
7 Activities/Special Events.
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10 WHEREAS, Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, is a local firework~ company which
11 will provide pyrotechnical services to the City of South Miami; and,
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13 WHEREAS, The following cities will use Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, as the
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City of Coral Gables in the amount of $ 25,000
City of Florida City in the amount of $ 8,000
City of Homestead in the amount of $ 14,500
City of Miami Springs in the amount of $ 15,000
WHEREAS, the following Zambelli Fireworks was contacted for a price quote for a 15
minute show, with a price of $12,500.00; and,
WHEREAS, the following company Light FIX provided a quote for a 8-10 minute show
in the amount of$15,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the lowest bid was provided by Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, in the
amount of $8,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, payment in the amount of $8,000 will be paid through the expenditure line
item of 001-1310-513-3450, City Manager's Contractual Service, with a current balance of
$51.500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept a contract with Fireworks
Displays Unlimited, LLC, for the 2013 Fourth of July celebratory event, in the amount of
$8,000.00, using account number 001-1310-513-3450, City Manager's Contractual Service.
Section 2. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions ofthis resolution.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by vote of
the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ________ -------', 2013 .
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
CITY ATTORNEY
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MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Liebman:
Commissioner Newman:
Commissioner Harris:
Commissioner Welsh:
Sponsors
Contact
· .. a division of Firepower Displays
SPECTACULAR CUSTOM FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
FOR ANY OCCASION
CONTRACT FOR
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
City of South Miami
Maria Stout-Tate
Date of Display
Location
July 4,20131 July 5,2013 (Rain Date)
Palmer Park
Time
Duration
Show Price
Deposit
Remarks
After Dusk-approx. 9:15 PM
Approx 12-15 minutes
$8,000
$4,000
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for City of South Miami agree to pay a price
of $8,000 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC.
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Sponsor to make a deposit payment of 50% of the contact price upon signing of contract. but no later than 30 days prior to
display.
2. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract, Sponsor shall pay, in addition to
such amount, interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month on the unpaid amount from the original due date. Sponsor does further
agree that it shall pay Fireworks Display's reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the event Fireworks Displays shall
commence suit or incur fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due hereunder or otherwise as a result of Sponsor's default
of any of the terms and provisions herein contained.
3. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Steven Alexander . City Manager and/or Maria E. Stout·Tate, Special Events Coordinator be designated as
sponsor's agent to whom all questions and inquiries shall relay all questlons and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall be the only
agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and exhibition of the fireworks on the part of the sponsor.
4. If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and/or crowd security personnel, provide proper parking supervision , and [nsure
adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and secured by the sponsor until Fireworks Displays Unlimited , LLC advises
that it is no longer necessary. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC is not responsible for clean-up of land -bas ed shows other
than company equipment, supplies and packing materials. A land based fireworks show produces debris . Sponsor shall be
responsible for the clean-up of any such debris.
5. If event is over water, Fireworks Displays Unlimited will be responsible for marine permit, and for control of safety zone
6. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC . reserves the right to stop the display in the event persons, vehicles or animals enter the
secured safety zone and security is unable or unwilling to remove them and enforce the safety regulations.
7. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC. will furnish all applicable licenses, permits and $1 ,000,000 liability insurance and
pyrotechnicians for your electronically fired display.
8. NOTE: In accordance with local regulations and ordinances, fireworks displays shall not take place later than 10:30pm
unless approval is obtained from the governing authority. The restrictions shall not be applicable with regards to holidays
such as December 31, January 1, or other national holidays. If for some .reason, shoot time does not occur before the
allotted time and shoot is cancelled due to local authority or expiration of permit, Sponsor is liable for full payment of display.
9. Hold harmless Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC . from any claims that do not directly relate to damages produced by its staff,
equipment or pyrotechnic material.
10 . CREDITS : As a material inducement to Fireworks Displays agreeing to enter into this agreement, Sponsor shall give Fireworks
Displays program . credit .as sole fireworks supplier and producer in all press releases, advertising, and any other program
announcements, printed or otherwise.
11. If show is canceled, sponsor is responsible for any permit, fire watch or barge/tug fees , if applicable. Additionally, sponsor will be
responsible for load in/load out expenses not to exceed 50% of budget. If show is stopped while in progress for any reason,
Sponsor will still be responsible for contract amount minus the cost of material not discharged.
12 . If wind exceeds 20 miles per hour, fireworks display will be postponed to an agreed date between sponsor and Fireworks
Displays Unlimited, LLC .
13. Rain date policy is a follows: Postponement time is 11 :30am day of display.
14. If the delivery and/or exhibition of the fireworks are postponed by reason of inclement weather, it shall be fe-scheduled to the
Inclement Weather Date set forth by Sponsor.
15. IMPORTANT NOTE: Items listed in this proposal assume a firing area that conforms to NFPA Code 1123-1995, which states that
there must be at least 70 feet per inch of shell diameter betweell firing site and any spectators, cars or buildings. This program
requires a safety zone that has a radius of 350 feet because of the inclusion of 5-inch shells. Adjustments will be made to the
content of this program if necessary to conform to NFPA 1123-1995.
**Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC, upon acceptance of this contract in writing, agrees to fulfill the contract in a workmanlike and
professional manner.
City Attorney
Read and Approved as to form, legality,
language and execution thereof
Date
Sponsor
Fireworks Displays Unlimited , LLC.
Gary Avins, President
ASSORTED MINES, ASSORTED COLOR, PEONIES & CHRYSANTHEMUMS -bursts resembling a round and weeping
flower pattern, WHISTLES -a break of color, followed by whistles , SCREAMING DRAGONS -a break of bright
magnesium colors followed by loud screaming whistle, GOLD FLITTER, SILVER OR GLITTER CROSSETTES -exploding
comets crackling into crisscrossing effects, FANCY STAR SHELLS -Assorted brilliant colors in various patterns,
SPIDERWEBS -long hanging fine webs of gold or silver, TOURBILLIONS -titanium silver spinning effects, RINGSHELLS
-assorted ring patterns of different colors of one, two, three or five different colors, GOLDEN, SILVER, GLITTERING OR
CRACKLING PALM TREES -a palm tree image with trunk-like different forms, ASSORTED TWO and THREE COLOR
CHANGING CHRYSANTHEMUMS & PEONIES -two or three distinct color changes that resemble a round and weeping
flower pattern, STROBES -a variety of bright twinkling shells, ASSORTED COLOR BROCADES -a dense golden, silver
or assorted color effect ending at the tips with an umbrella-like canopy cascading and falling low, MUL TI·BREAK SALUTE
SHELLS -a variety of salute effects that incorporate multiple powerful reports into the display , ASSORTED COMETS,
bright luminous thick tail with comet-like appearance with various colors, ASSORTED TIGERTAILS, similar to comets,
ASSORTED MINES, projects various types of effect and colored stars that are launched and ignited at a low altitude,
TITANIUM SALUTES -these shells explode into a burst of brilliant white lights and booming reports, ASSORTED COLOR
& CRACKLING EFFECTS -assorted color peonies and chrysanthemums with crackling effects, WILLOWS -very fine
lines with an umbrella like effect cascading slowly, ETC.
OPENING BODY FINALE TOTAL
SHELLS
2.5" SHELLS 72 72 144
3" SHELLS 120 300 420
4" SHELLS 18 198 72 288
5" SHELLS
CAKES 600 shots 1200 shots 1800 shots
Stout-Tate, Maria
From: Mason Meyer [masonmeyer@zambellifireworks.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 20132:33 PM
To: Stout-Tate, Maria
Subject: RE : Cost for 2013 Fireworks show (QuoteO
Probably about $12,500 turnkey.
Mason
Mason Meyer
Regional Manager
Zambelli Fireworks
1 West Camino Real Blvd Ste 100
Boca Raton, Fl33432
(561) 395-0955 (0)
(561) 886-8626 (C)
masonmeyer@zambellifireworks.com
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FIREWORKS PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ZAMBELLI GO TO:
http://www.facebook.com/ZambeIIiFireworks
From: Stout-Tate, Maria [mailto:MStoutTate@southmiamifl.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 07,2013 1:53 PM
To: Mason Meyer
Subject: RE: Cost for 2013 Fireworks show (QuoteO
Thank you ... it would be for the Fourth of July.
Could provide me with a quote so that I have some type of cost comparison?
I appreciate it.
Thanks for your help.
5/7/2013
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Sponsors
Contact
Date of Display
Location
Time
Duration
Show Price
Deposit
Remarks
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7371 NW 54 St
Miami, FI33166
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Tel (305) 760.4969 Fax (786) 419.4959
Contract for 4th of July
Fireworks Celebration
City Of South Miami
Maria E. Stout-Tate
July 4th , 2013
Approximately 9:00pm
8-10 minutes
$8,000.00
$4,000.00
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for City Of South Miami agree to
pay a price of $8,000.00 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by Light FX Pros,
LLC.
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Sponsor to mak e a deposit payment of 50% of the contact price upon signing of contract. but no
later than 30 days prior to display.
2. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract, Sponsor
shall pay, in addition to such amount, interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month on the unpaid amount
from the original due date. Sponsor does further agree that it shall pay Light FX Pros, LLC.
reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the event Light FX Pros, LLC. shall commence suit or
incur fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due hereunder or otherwise as a result of Sponsor's
default of any of the terms and provisions herein contained.
3. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Steven Alexander, City Manager and lor Maria Stout-Tate Special
events coordinator shall be designated as sponsor's agent to whom all questions and inquiries
shall relay all questions and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall be the only agent of sponsor
authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and exhibition of the fireworks on the part of
sponsor.
4. If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and/or crowd security personnel, provide proper
parking supervision, and insure adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and secured by the
sponsor until Light FX Pros, LLC. advises that it is no longer necessary.
5. If event is over water, Light FX Pros, LLC. will be responsible for marine permit. The Sponsor will
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SPECTACULAR CUSTOM FIREWORKS DISPLAYS AND SPECIAL FX
FOR ANY OCCASION
Sponsor
Contact
Date of Display
Location
Time
Duration
Show Price
Deposit
Remarks
STRICTLY ELECTRONICALLY FIRED DISPLA YS
CONTRACT FOR
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The City of Coral Gables
Fred Couceyro
July 4th
, 2013
The Golf Course at the Biltmore Hotel; Coral Gables, FL
Promptly 9:00 p.m.
20 minutes
$ 25,000.00
$ 12,500.00
Includes mailing of neighborhood notification and all
pefmits. Sponsor is responsible for clean-up of golf course.
Full access to Golf Course no later than 12:00pm.
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for The City of Coral Gables,
ag~ee to pay a price of $25,000.00 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by
Firepower Displays Unlimited, Inc:
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Sponsor to make a deposit payment of 50% of the contact price upon signing of contract,
but no later than 30 days prior to display.
2. Sponsor to make balance of payment immediately after the display.
3. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract,
Sponsor shall pay, in addition to such amount, interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month
on the unpaid amount from the original due date. Sponsor does further agree that it shall
pay Firepower Display's reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the event Firepower
Displays shall commence suit or incur fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due
hereunder or otherwise as a result of Sponsor's default of any of the terms and
provisions herein contained.
4. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Fred Couceyro shall be designated as sponsor's agent to whom
all questions and inquiries shall relay all questions and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall
be the only agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and
exhibition of the fireworks on the part of the sponsor.
5. If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and/or crowd security personnel, provide proper
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Sponsors:
Contact:
Date:
Location:
Time:
Duration:
Price:
Deposit:
Remarks:
City of Florida City
Eugene Leon
July 4th , 2013
Fasulo Park; 525 Redland Road, Florida City
Approximately 9:00pm
15 minutes minimum
$8,000.00 .
$4,000.00
Fireworks customized to allow
for space constraints.
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for City of Florida City,
agree to pay a price of $8,000.00 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC.
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
Sponsor to make a deposit payment of 50% of the contract price upon sign;ngp!
contract but no later than 30 days prior to display.
1. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract,
Sponsor shall pay, in addition to such amount , interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month
on the unpaid amount from the original due date. Sponsor does further agree that it shall
pay Fireworks Display's rea'sonable attorney fees and c.ourt costs in the event Fireworks
Displays shall commence suit or incUr fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due
hereunder or otherwise as a re su lt of Sponsor's default of any of the terms and
provisions herein contained.
2. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Eugene Leon shall be deSignated as sponsor's agent to whom
all questions and inquiries shall relay all questions and inquiries. Spon~or's agent shall
be the only agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and
exhibition of the fireworks on the part of the sponsor.
3 . If event is on land, sponsor to furnish poli ce and/or crowd security personnel, provide
proper parking supervision and insure adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and
secured by the sponsor until Fireworks Displays Unlimited, Inc. ad vis es that it is no
longer necessary. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC is not responsible for cle an-up of
land based shows other than compqny equipment, supplies and packing materials . A
land based fireworks show produces debris . Sponsor shall be responsible for the clean -
up of any such debris.
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Sponsors
Contact
Date of Display
Inclement Weather:
Location
Time
Duration
Show Price
Deposit
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PROPOSAL FOR.
FIR.6WOR.KS ' :J:)IS'PLA Y
City of Homestead
John Weiss
July 4,2013
July 5,2013.
Homestead Miami Speedway
Approximately 9:00pm
Approximately 20 minutes
,$14,500.00
$7,250.00
We the undersigned, being interested in :a fi reIN, ° rk's 'display for City of HOrl1estead
agree to pay a price of $14,500.00 for the display agreed upon,which will be furnished
by Fireworks Displays Uniimited, LLC. ' "
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Sponsor to make a deposit payment of 50% of the contact price upon signing of contract.
but no later than 30 days prior to display
2. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract,
Sponsor shall pay, in addition to such amount, interest at the rate of 1 % per month on ,the
unpaid amount from the original due date. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Eric Weiss shall be
designated as sponsor's agent to whom all questions and inquiries shall be relayed.
Sponsor's agent shall be the only agent of sponsor authorized ,to request rescheduling of the
delivery and exhibition of the fireworks on the part of sponsor.
3. If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and/or crowd security personnel, provide proper
parking supervision and insure adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and secured
by the sponsor until Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC advises that it is no longer
necessary. Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC is not responsible for clean-up of land-based
shows other than company equipment, supplies and packing materials. A land based
fireworks show produces debris. Sponsor shall be responsible for the clean-up of any such
debris.
4. If event is over water, Fireworks Displays Unlimited will be responsible for marine permit.
The Sponsor will be responsible for control of safety zone.
C ily of Homestead
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Date of Display
Location
Time
Duration
Show Price
Remarks
STRICTL Y ELECTRON/CALL Y FIRED DISPLAYS
PROPOSAL FOR
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
City of Miami Springs
Ron Gorland
July 4th , 2013
Miami Springs Golf Course
Approx. 9:00pm
Approximately 18-20 minutes
$15,000.00
We the undersigned, being interested in a fireworks display for City of Miami Springs,
agree to pay a price of $15.000.00 for the display agreed upon, which will be furnished by
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC.
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Sponsor to pay balance in full no later than 15 days after date of display.
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2. In the event Sponsor shall fail to pay any sum when due under the terms of this contract,
Sponsor shall pay, in addition to such amount. interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month on
the unpaid amount from the original due date. Sponsor does further agree that it shall pay
Fireworks Displays' reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the event Fireworks
Displays shall commence suit or incur fees to compel Sponsor to pay any sums due
hereunder or otherwise as a result of Sponsor's default of any of the terms and provisions
herein contained.
3. SPONSOR'S AGENT: Ron Gorland shall be designated as sponsor's agent to whom all
questions and inquiries shall relay all questions and inquiries. Sponsor's agent shall be the
only agent of sponsor authorized to request rescheduling of the delivery and exhibition of
the fireworks on the part of sponsor.
4. If event is on land, sponsor to furnish police and/or crowd security personnel, provide proper
parking supervision and insure adequate patrol of the safety zone as marked and secured
by the sponsor until Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC. advises that it is no longer
necessary. A fireworks display may produce debris as displays take place In the dark;
Fireworks Displays Unlimited, LLC cannot be responsible for clean-up of land based shows
other than company equipment, supplies and packing materials.