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New York State Parks offers various business opportunities within the Park system. Examples include restaurant and hotel management, golf pro shops, souvenir and campstore sales, hot air ballooning, white water rafting, firewood sales and more. These and other types of business opportunities are managed by the Concessions Management Bureau of State Parks.

State Parks encourages new and innovative ideas for serving our patrons that are consistent with our image and mission. Inquiries are welcome. Business partners are generally selected through a public and competitive bidding process.

Individuals or corporations that are interested in being added to our mailing list for new opportunities can contact the Concessions Management Bureau by email at Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us or by fax at (518) 486-2372. Please be sure to include your name, complete mailing address, phone number, fax number and e-mail address on all correspondence as well as the types of businesses and locations (counties) that you are interested in.

State Parks encourages you to continue to watch this section to see new and exciting business opportunities.

Current Business Opportunities

State Parks is now soliciting proposals for the business opportunities listed below. If you are interested in learning more, please request a copy of the Request For Proposal.

RFP: X000977
Park: Renovation/Adaptive Reuse of Hoyt House in Staatsburgh State Historic Site
County: Dutchess
Scope: Renovation of Hoyt House, a historic property listed on the state and national Registers of Historic Places for purposes compatible with its setting and consistent with protection of the historic resource.
Term: Up to 40 years
Capital Investment: All investment necessary to restore the property in a manner approved by State Parks.
License Fee: If used for commercial purposes, successful bidder must propose a license fee.
Utility Costs: All costs associated with operating the property

To request a copy of RFP X000977, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with the RFP number and name in the subject line.

RFP: X000978
Park: Green Lakes State Park Food, Beverage and Catering
County: Onondaga
Services: Operation of the restaurant in the golf clubhouse and beachfront concession stand.
Term: 4/15/2010 - 12/31/2012 (3 years), with an option for extensions up to two additional years.
License Fee: 5% gross receipts minimum bid
Replacement & Refurbishment Account: 3% of gross receipts deposited into an account for upgrades to the premises.
Utility Costs: Electricity and propane as billed by suppliers. $1,000 annually for refuse and recycling.
Historic Gross Sales: ±$345,000 annual average

To request a copy of RFP X000978, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with the RFP number and name in the subject line.

RFP: X000981
Park: Montauk Point and Hither Hills State Parks
County: Suffolk
Services: Operation of the food, beverage and camp store concession in Hither Hills State Parks
and/or
Operation of the food, beverage and souvenir concession at Montauk Point State Park.

These are seasonal operations.
Term: 4/15/2010 - 12/31/2014 (5 years), with an option for extensions up to three additional years.
License Fee: 5% gross receipts minimum bid for both locations
Capital Investment: $30,000 minimum for Hither Hills.
Replacement & Refurbishment Account: 2% of gross receipts deposited into an account for upgrades to the premises.
Utility Costs: All costs for utilities, refuse and recycling.
Historic Gross Sales: ±$380,000 annual average

To request a copy of RFP X000981, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with the RFP number and name in the subject line.

RFP: X000945
Opportunity: Sponsorship of the Empire State Games
Location: The Games attract amateur athletes from across New York State. The 2010 Summer Games will be held in the city of Buffalo, Erie County.
Services: The Natural Heritage Trust is seeking proposals for one or more sponsor(s) to underwrite the Governor Hugh L. Carey Empire State Games. The purpose of the Empire State Games is to encourage wholesome athletic competition among the residents of New York State, particularly the youth; to foster incentive for the improvement of amateur athletics in New York State; and to develop public recognition of the dedicated amateur athlete. The Games is a program of New York State Parks.
Term: 1/01/2010 - 12/31/2010 (1 year), the possible extensions up to two additional years.

To request a copy of RFP X000945, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with the RFP number and name in the subject line.

RFP: X000982
Park: Green Lakes State Park Golf Course
County: Onondaga
Services: Operation of the golf pro shop, including cart rentals, retail sales and lessons. Concessionaire will provide carts. This is a seasonal business.
Term: 4/1/2010 - 12/31/2013 (4 years), with an option for extensions up to four additional years.
License Fee: 8.5% gross receipts minimum bid
Capital Investment: $50,000 minimum bid
Replacement & Refurbishment Account 3% of gross receipts deposited into an account for upgrades to the premises
Utility Costs: $2,500 annually
Historic Gross Sales: ±$250,000 annual average

To request a copy of RFP X000982, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with the RFP number and name in the subject line.

RFP: X000983
Park: Battle Island State Park Golf Course
County: Fulton
Services: Operation of the golf pro shop, including cart rentals, retail sales and lessons. Concessionaire will provide carts. This is a seasonal business.
Term: 4/1/2010 - 12/31/2013 (4 years), with an option for extensions up to four additional years.
License Fee: 8.5% gross receipts minimum bid
Capital Investment: $30,000 minimum bid
Replacement & Refurbishment Account: 3% of gross receipts deposited into an account for upgrades to the premises
Utility Costs: $2,500 annually
Historic Gross Sales: ±$148,000 annual average

To request a copy of RFP X000983, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with the RFP number and name in the subject line.

RFP: X000984
Park: Chenango Valley State Park Golf Course
County: Broome
Services: Operation of the golf pro shop, including cart rentals, retail sales and lessons. Concessionaire will provide carts. This is a seasonal business.
Term: 4/1/2010 - 12/31/2013 (4 years), with an option for extensions up to four additional years.
License Fee: 8% gross receipts minimum bid
Capital Investment: $30,000 minimum bid
Replacement & Refurbishment Account: 3% of gross receipts deposited into an account for upgrades to the premises
Utility Costs: $2,500 annually
Historic Gross Sales: ±$155,000 annual average

To request a copy of RFP X000984, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with the RFP number and name in the subject line.

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