City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2025 FROM: PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY WARD: 7 SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: ADDENDUM TWO TO PRODUCTION AGREEMENT WITH PYRO SPECTACULARS, INC. OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PYROTECHNIC SHOW AT LA SIERRA PARK FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY SHOW IN 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,500; WITH A 10% CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY ISSUE:
Approve Addendum Two to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., of Rialto, California, for the 2026 La Sierra Park Fourth of July show in the amount of $37,500, plus 10% change order authority.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Approve Addendum Two to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., of Rialto, California, to extend the agreement terms to July 6, 2026, with the show confirmed for July 4, 2026, in the amount of $37,500, with a 10% change order authority; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Addendum Two to the Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc, for $37,500, with a 10% change order, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND:
Since 1996, the firework shows have been a staple of Riverside’s Fourth of July celebration, primarily held at La Sierra Park and at Mt. Rubidoux. Over the years, the firework shows have drawn more than 100,000 families each year from all over the Inland Empire.
On February 15, 2022, the City Council approved a Single Source Services Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., to provide two firework shows, one at La Sierra Park for a term covering April 1, 2022, through July 5, 2024; which included the option to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year terms, covering the 2025 and 2026 Fourth of July fireworks shows; and the other at Ryan Bonaminio Park for a term covering April 1, 2022, through July 5, 2022.
In October of 2022, changes were made by city staff as a result of community request to discontinue the Ryan Bonamino Show and return to Mt. Rubidoux the following July.
DISCUSSION:
City Council originally approved the procurement per Purchasing Resolution No 24101, Section 702 which states, “Competitive Procurement through the Informal Procurement and Formal Procurement process shall not be required in any of the following circumstances: (c) When the Procurement can only be obtained from a sole source and the Manager is satisfied that the best price, terms and conditions for the Procurement thereof have been negotiated.” On December 3, 2024, the City Council approved Addendum One to extend the agreement with a 10% change order for term to July 5, 2025.
City staff obtained quotes from Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for the 2026 show. While the existing agreement includes a 10% change order authority, the total amount for the 2026 show exceeds that limit and therefore requires City Council approval.
The fireworks production remains a sole source procurement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., as the vendor continues to provide the best price, quality, and safety record for the City’s Fourth of July shows.
Purchasing Resolution 24101, Section 1104, which states, “Unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Awarding Entity, Change Orders which cumulatively exceed the following will require Awarding Entity approval…. (c) 10% of the original contract price for Contracts and/or Purchase Orders previously approved by the Awarding Entity and the total Change Order amount will not exceed $150,000”, and “(d) a Contract amendment which extends the term of the agreement beyond one year of the original expiration date”.
The Purchasing Manager concurs with the recommendation in accordance with Purchasing Resolution No 24101.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of Addendum Two to cover the firework show at La Sierra Park is $37,500, plus 10% for a total of $41,250. The funds are budgeted and available in the General Fund, Parks and Recreation, Recreation Services Account No. 5205000-421040.
Fourth of July Show at La Sierra Park
AGREEMENT
SHOW
YEAR
CONTRACT
AMOUNT
% DIFFERENCE
Production Agreement Year 1
July 4, 2022
$ 30,000
-
Production Agreement Year 2
July 4, 2023
$ 31,500
5.0%
Production Agreement Year 3
July 4, 2024
$ 33,075
5.0%
Addendum One
July 4, 2025
$ 34,075
5.0%
Addendum Two
July 4, 2026
$ 37,500
10.1%
Prepared by: Jovan Fontenot, Recreation Supervisor Approved by: Pamela M. Galera, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Certified as to availability of funds: Kristie Thomas, Finance Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: Rebecca McKee-Reimbold, Interim City Attorney Attachment: Addendum Two to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
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