A. Duration and Timing of Display: The Vendor shall provide, at a minimum, a 20 minute, continuous aerial fireworks display at the designated location with no delays between firing. The display shall commence promptly at dusk. In the event of inclement weather, the Village, in consultation with the Vendor, shall have the final decision on whether the display will be postponed, halted or altered due to unsafe conditions that could endanger the safety of the spectators, operators and/or crew members provided by Vendor. In the event the Village postpones the display for reasons other than inclement weather, and provides a minimum of 48 hour written notice, no financial penalty shall be incurred to reschedule the date. B. Aerial Displays Only: Due to the nature of the discharge location, and to accommodate multiple viewing locations, each fireworks display must be entirely aerial; ground displays are not to be provided. The size of aerial shells should be such that the display reaches an altitude that can be easily seen above the tree canopy and building obstructions from approximately 4,000 feet away. The Village will install fencing around the launch site prior to July 3rd. C. Music Synchronization: To entertain spectators at the launching site, proposals including a firework display synchronized with music provided by the Vendor and determined by mutual agreement of the Village are encouraged, but not required. The music would be played via loudspeaker at the viewing site. D. Provision of Labor and Equipment by Vendor: The Vendor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, personnel and supervision to provide the fireworks displays. The Vendor shall provide a crew of experienced pyrotechnic operators to deliver, set up and execute entire displays and remove all equipment after displays are finished. The Vendor shall not allow any employee to perform work who is intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance. E. Cleanup of Shooting Area: The Vendor must clean up the shooting area after each fireworks display to the satisfaction of the Village. Specifically, and without limitation of the foregoing, the Vendor must remove and properly dispose of all unfired and/or unexploded material. A Vendor representative, along with representatives from the Village, will be required to visually inspect the shooting area at the conclusion of each fireworks display to determine that the Vendor has satisfactorily cleaned the area. F. Compliance with National Standards: The Vendor shall conduct each fireworks display in accordance with National Fire Protection Association standards and guidelines for safety. G. Compliance with Laws: The Vendor shall be required to obtain, at the Vendor’s expense, all permits, give all necessary notices, pay all license fees, and comply with all local, state and federal rules and regulations, ordinances and statutes that apply, including, without limitation, the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 227/1 et seq. ("Act"). The Vendor assumes complete and sole liability for all federal, state and local taxes that are applicable.
