2027 fireworks contract with Mad Bomber
City of Oak ForestIllinois- Detected
- Oct 27, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Sector
- Community Events & Activities
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From the meeting
The agenda scheduled consideration of a 2027 fireworks display contract with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions. Staff said the city had issued an RFP in early 2025, the current contract allowed up to four additional annual options, and the city had exercised the option for 2026 and could do so again for 2027. Mad Bomber proposed the 2027 event at the same $35,000 rate as 2025 and 2026, with the council also to choose June 18 or June 25, 2027.
Decision state: vote scheduled.
- Meeting date
- October 27, 2026
- Agency
- City of Oak Forest
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