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.
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RFP: |
X001014 |
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Park: |
Bethpage State Park |
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County: |
Nassau |
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Services: |
Polo matches |
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Term: |
5 park seasons |
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License Fee: |
Minimum bid: $7,500 annual flat fee |
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Capital Requirement: |
Minimum bid: $50,000 |
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Field Maintenance: |
Year 1, 2011 $30,000
Year 2, 2012 $31,500
Year 3, 2013 $33,500
Year 4, 2014 $36,000
Year 5, 2015 $39,000 |
To request a copy of RFP X001014, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with
the RFP number and name in the subject line.
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RFEI: |
X001015 |
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Park: |
Riverbank State Park |
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County: |
Harlem, NYC |
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Services: |
State Parks is requesting expressions of interest in the potential enhancement and improvement of the Skating Complex at Riverbank State Park. This RFEI will help to identify feasible alternatives and inform a decision to identify a long-term partner to construct and operate an enhancement and/or improvement project involving the Skating Complex. |
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Download: |
RFEI X001015 (pdf) |
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RFP: |
XT001012 |
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Park: |
Gilbert Lake State Park |
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County: |
Otsego |
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Services: |
Seasonal operation of the snack bar at the beach |
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Term: |
One season, with possible extensions up to three additional years |
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License Fee: |
$1,000 annual flat fee minimum bid |
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Utility Costs: |
$1,000 annual fee for electricity and water;
refuse removal as billed by service provider |
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Historic Anual Gross Receipts: |
±$37,600 annual average |
To request a copy of RFP XT001012, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with
the RFP number and name in the subject line.
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RFP: |
X000997 |
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Park: |
Watkins Glen State Park |
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County: |
Schuyler |
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Services: |
Seasonal operation of Food, Beverage and Retail Concessions at the Upper and Main Entrances |
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Term: |
4 years w/ 4 yr ext option |
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License Fee: |
Minimum bid: 5% of Gross Receipts |
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R&R Fee: |
3% of Gross Receipts |
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Utility Costs: |
Annual flat fee of $1,500 for the electricity at the Main Entrance Shop and Snack Bar; licensee solely responsible for all other utilities paid direct to the providers |
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Historic Anual Gross Receipts: |
±$330,000 |
To request a copy of RFP X000997, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with
the RFP number and name in the subject line.
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RFP: |
X001000 |
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Park: |
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park |
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County: |
Westchester |
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Services: |
Seasonal operation of a Food, Beverage and Catering Concession |
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Term: |
5 years |
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License Fee: |
Minimum bid: 7% of Gross Receipts |
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R&R Fee: |
2% of Gross Receipts |
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Utility Costs: |
Sole responsibility of Licensee paid direct to provider |
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Historic gross receipts: |
±$165,000 |
To request a copy of RFP X001000, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with
the RFP number and name in the subject line.
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RFP: |
X001016 |
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Park: |
Springbrook Greens State Golf Course |
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County: |
Cayuga |
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Services: |
Seasonal operation of a Golf Course and Snackbar Concession |
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Term: |
5 years w/ 5 yr ext option |
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License Fee: |
Minimum bid: 5% of Gross Receipts |
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Utility Costs: |
Sole responsibility of Licensee |
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Historic gross receipts: |
±$160,000 |
To request a copy of RFP X001016, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with
the RFP number and name in the subject line.
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RFP: |
X000998 |
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Park: |
Pinnacle State Golf Course |
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County: |
Steuben |
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Services: |
Seasonal operation of a Food, Beverage and Golf Services Concession |
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Term: |
4 years w/ 4 yr ext option |
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License Fee: |
Minimum bid: 6% of Gross Receipts |
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R&R Fee: |
2% of Gross Receipts |
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Capital Investment: |
$10,000 |
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Utility Costs: |
Annual flat fee of $2,000 |
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Historic gross receipts: |
±$140,000 |
To request a copy of RFP X000998, send an email to Concessions@oprhp.state.ny.us with
the RFP number and name in the subject line.