The County, by way of this Solicitation, seeks to contract with up to four qualified vendors for the design and construction of four fully assembled and decorated non-motive, towable parade floats for participation in the 2021 Thanksgiving Parade. A prospective vendor must submit a design and a summary list of the types of construction materials to be used for a scene to be constructed on a vendor-supplied trailer. Vendor’s design must include two decorative signs measuring approximately 2’ x 4’ which will announce the name of the float (and sponsor’s branding, if applicable). The Contractor will supply a driver and a tow vehicle that is rated by the manufacturer to have the proper capacity for the GVWR of the trailer. A design and list of materials must be supplied for each of one or more floats, up to four. One proposal for a float with a Santa Clause theme and accommodation for a person (“Santa”) to sit in a prominent position, and room for 5-11 additional people (“Elves”) to sit or stand. This float should signify “Santa’s Arrival” and is the Grand Finale float. Santa and the Elves will be supplied by the County. One proposal for a float with a Thanksgiving theme. It must accommodate 5-12 people standing or sitting on the float. This float is usually the first float of the parade. The people on the float will be supplied by the County. One proposal for a float with a festive theme that celebrates a holiday or seasonal occurrence appropriate for the time of year. One proposal for a float with a festive theme that celebrates a holiday or seasonal occurrence appropriate for the time of year, of the same description as #3. Click here to download.
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