REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A YEAR ROUND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUBCONCESSION AT ASTOR PLACE NORTH PLAZA

The Village Alliance District Management Association, Inc. (“ALLIANCE”), a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, is seeking proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified firms (“Proposers”) by this request (“Request” or “RFP”) to manage and operate a food and beverage subconcession (“Subconcession”) at the Astor Place North Plaza area of a pedestrian plaza designated by the New York City Department of Transportation (“DOT”) located at Astor Place, Lafayette Street, East 8th Street, and Cooper Square, as more particularly hereinafter described (referred to as the “Plaza”). The Plaza is furnished with tables, chairs, umbrellas, and planters, and is open year-round (weather dependent). The selected Proposer will need to install a kiosk from which the Proposer would operate the Subconcession. Such kiosk must be moveable but not mobile.

The ALLIANCE strives to work closely with the chosen Proposer to create a Subconcession that is successful and enhances the atmosphere of the Plaza and this vibrant neighborhood. The Subconcession should provide an amenity for those who work and live in the area as well as those who visit the Plaza.