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Committee backs three‑year fireworks contract, cites larger America250 programming
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Summary
The committee recommended a professional services agreement with Meand Inc., DBA Mad Bomber Fireworks, for pyromusical productions totaling $340,000 over three years with an option to extend, reflecting more elaborate programming linked to America250 events.
The Committee of the Whole recommended that the village board authorize a professional services agreement with Meand Inc., doing business as Mad Bomber Fireworks, to produce pyromusical fireworks shows under RFP 25‑065. The contract terms presented a cost of $120,000 in 2026, $105,000 in 2027 and additional amounts in 2028 for a three‑year total not to exceed $340,000, with an option to extend two additional years at $108,000 per year for 2029 and 2030 and an overall maximum of $546,000.
Trustees discussed past issues with previous vendors and noted the new vendor produced a stronger show at recent events (Taste of Orland Park and Holiday Fest). Staff said higher costs reflect larger programming for America250 celebrations and an increase in the number of shows. Trustees confirmed the RFP was distributed to multiple vendors and that two responded; staff characterized the process as solicitation of competitive proposals with a waiver of a plain competitive-bid requirement (process retained).
The committee approved the recommendation by roll call and the item will be forwarded to the village board for final approval.
