Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Awarding a Contract to FlyLight Drones, LLC of Carrollton, Texas, for Drone and Pyrotechnic Display Services
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5.5: Enhance connectivity to parks and civic facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial centers, etc.)
MEETING DATE: December 2, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
Procurement Services
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
Flora Ray, Buyer II
Tonya Hall, Procurement Services Supervisor
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes the annual contract award to FlyLight Drones, LLC of Carrollton, Texas, to provide Drone and Pyrotechnic Display Services for the City of McKinney's Juneteenth and Red, White, and Boom events.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City issued Request for Proposals 26-20RFP for Drone and Pyrotechnic Displays on October 10, 2025.
o Advertised in McKinney Courier Gazette
o Posted on McKinney TV
o A total of 239 matching Bonfire supplier notifications were issued. A HUB search identified zero (0) Historically Underutilized Business suppliers.
* One (1) proposal was received on November 6, 2025, from FlyLight Drones, LLC of Carrollton, Texas.
* An evaluation team consisting of staff from the Parks and Recreation Department and Procurement Services reviewed and ranked the proposal based on the following criteria:
20 points - Company Profile and Project Team Experience
20 points - Cost Proposal
20 points - Plan Project Schedule & Deliverables
15 points - Related Experience
15 points - Safety Procedures
10 points - Site Requirements
* Based on the evaluation results, the team recommends awarding the contract to FlyLight Drones, LLC.
* T...
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