City of La Mirada Drone Light Show RFP 2026
City of La MiradaCity · La Mirada, CA- Due
- Mar 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Oliver Osuna
- (562) 943-0131
The 30-second brief
The City of La Mirada is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a professional patriotic drone light show for the America 250 Patriotic Concert event on June 6, 2026. The event will include live music, food booths, and a patriotic program, concluding with the drone light show.
Federal, State, And/or local permit filings; Description of plans for transportation, Delivery and set-up of drones; Itemized list of all equipment; Detailed show description with number and type of drones; Description of drone light show visuals/animations; Two CDs of musical soundtrack for approval; Two CDs of music for display; Two technicians including a licensed operator; Clean-up of the launch site; Detailed plan including designated fall out area.
Ability to meet service requirements; Experience, qualifications, and knowledge of permit filings, safe and orderly discharge and display of drones choreographed to music; References for similar work completed within the last 5 years; Proposed pricing; Completeness of responses to this Request for Proposals; Service Agreement terms.
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Summary
The City of La Mirada is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a professional patriotic drone light show for the America 250 Patriotic Concert event on June 6, 2026. The event will include live music, food booths, and a patriotic program, concluding with the drone light show.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Ability to meet service requirements
- Experience, qualifications, and knowledge of permit filings, safe and orderly discharge and display of drones choreographed to music
- References for similar work completed within the last 5 years
- Proposed pricing
- Completeness of responses to this Request for Proposals
- Service Agreement terms
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Federal, State, And/or local permit filings
- Description of plans for transportation, Delivery and set-up of drones
- Itemized list of all equipment
- Detailed show description with number and type of drones
- Description of drone light show visuals/animations
- Two CDs of musical soundtrack for approval
- Two CDs of music for display
- Two technicians including a licensed operator
- Clean-up of the launch site
- Detailed plan including designated fall out area
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Proposal Sheets
- Statement of Qualifications
- References
- Insurance documents
- Submit to
- City of La Mirada (front desk), Attention: City Clerk's Office, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California 90638
- Scope location
- La Mirada, California
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of La Mirada?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of La Mirada (front desk), Attention: City Clerk's Office, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California 90638. For questions, contact Oliver Osuna.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of La Mirada in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Oliver Osuna at (562) 943-0131. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Federal, State, And/or local permit filings; Description of plans for transportation, Delivery and set-up of drones; Itemized list of all equipment; Detailed show description with number and type of drones; Description of drone light show visuals/animations; Two CDs of musical soundtrack for approva. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Ability to meet service requirements; Experience, qualifications, and knowledge of permit filings, safe and orderly discharge and display of drones choreographed to music; References for similar work..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of La Mirada?
All active and historical solicitations from City of La Mirada are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of La Mirada regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Sheets, Statement of Qualifications, References, Insurance documents.. Review the full document from City of La Mirada for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: La Mirada, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.