1. General The awarded contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the fireworks display, including site preparation, security, safety, and clean-up. 2. Establish Launch Site The awarded contractor shall coordinate with county in advance of the event on the location of the launching site at the recreational complex. The contractor is responsible for setting up all equipment and establishing a security perimeter around the launch site. 3. Show Display The show shall consist of a powerful start to grab the audience’s attention and end with a spectacular grand finale. 4. Site Clean-Up The awarded contractor will be required to clean the launch site within 12 hours of the show’s completion. Site clean-up includes dismantling all equipment and removing all debris from the launch site. The site should be left in a clean and tidy manner. 5. Inclement Weather White County intends to hold the event as scheduled, and will only cancel or reschedule the event in case of significant inclement weather. White County will make every effort to make this determination as early as possible. In the event of a significant weather event causing the fireworks display to be postponed or canceled, the awarded contractor agrees to work with the county on a mutually agreeable date to hold the fireworks display. Any charges for rescheduling must be clearly indicated in the proposal. In the event of small or insignificant weather events which do not cause a postponement of the fireworks display, the awarded contractor will be required to provide sufficient protective coverings for fireworks. Failure to adequately protect fireworks will not alleviate contractor from show obligations. 6. Regulatory Requirements and Permits The awarded contractor shall be responsible for adhering to all regulatory requirements governing fireworks displays. Such regulations may include, but are not limited to, those prescribed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms; Federal Aviation Administration; United States Coast Guard; United States Department of Transportation; and the National Fire Protection Association. The awarded contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all permits as may be required by federal, state, or local jurisdictions. 7. Independent Contractor The awarded contractor will be responsible for all labor, material, and equipment required to complete all aspects of the fireworks display, and for all intents and purposes shall be considered an independent contractor of the county.
