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PYROTECHNICS SERVICES FOR UW BAND CONCERT

Non-UW-Madison users contact: Vendor Representative

Computer Unit: Fire One Digital Firing System

Pyrotechnic Detonation Units:  Squibs w/6 Foot Leads

PYROTECHNIC DESIGN SERVICES:  $60.00/PER HOUR

All non-listed, related items from manufacturer's catalog or product list are available at 0% discount.  The current manufacturer’s catalog/price list is titled Proposal – 2/8/13 and is dated 2/8/13.

1.        Contractor shall provide all technical staff necessary to perform the duties needed to meet all Contract Bid requirements.  Contractor shall coordinate all aspects of the services with Band Director, Michael Leckrone, or his designee.  The Contractor acknowledges that the University has complete creative control over the program and its effects, and that the Contractor shall accommodate all changes that may be made up to the final performance.  Contractor staff needed will include, but not limited to a detonator technician and assistant load person and any other staff needed for set-up, rehearsal and performances.  Contractor must have a minimum of two staff on site during work hours, starting two days before the first performance date to insure proper placement and non-interference with other departments and Contractors.

2.        Contractor shall provide all pyrotechnic equipment and supplies as listed on the Itemized Bid List, capable of delivering proper synchronization of special effects with all elements of the show; i.e., live music, taped music, live production numbers, film/video, etc.  The Contractor shall provide pyrotechnic equipment and supplies as a minimum as listed on Attachment A.  Additional supplies may be needed if determined by the University to enhance any portion of the concert.  All equipment provided by the Contractor shall be used solely for the purposes of the Contractor and shall remain its sole property and responsibility and under its sole control.  Contractor shall supply an isolated 110V 20 AMP circuit to a position within 50 feet of the operating position of the Contractor’s equipment.

3.        Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits required by the City of Madison necessary to perform pyrotechnics at the UW Kohl Center.  NOTE:  Permits need to be obtained in advance from the City of Madison to be considered valid.

4.        Contractor must be on call and available for meetings at the University with the production staff until the end of all performances.

5.        Contractor should participate in a rehearsal prior to the Dress Rehearsal, date and time to be determined, in Room 1341 Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, to familiarize themselves with the current program schedule/format.

6.        Contractor shall attend and participate in the dress rehearsal scheduled for April 17, 2013, at 4:00 p.m..  Performances are scheduled for April 18, 19, and 20 of 2013, at 7:30 p.m.  Succeeding years will also have similar dress rehearsal attendance requirements.

7.        The Contractor shall adhere to NFPA 1126 Code for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a proximate audience.

8.        The Contractor shall be expected in succeeding years to begin meetings as early as the preceding December.  The University will provide one week notice of these meetings.

9.        Contractor must be flexible and adaptable to change to the program needs of Band Department.  Changes are sometimes made after the first performance at the request of the Band Department.  Contractor must work very closely with the band director and be able to make these changes without hesitation.

10.      Employee Identification:
All Contractor’s employees, while working on University property, must wear a clearly displayed photo identification badge or uniform showing name of employee and/or company represented.  Any identification must be provided by the Contractor at the Contractor’s cost.  Badges must be available but will not be required to be worn when protective clothing and respiratory protection is required.

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