RFP for Concession for the Pier 62 Carousel in Hudson River Park

The Hudson River Park Trust (the “Trust”), a public benefit corporation of the State of New York, consisting of a partnership between the State and City of New York, is seeking proposals from qualified carousel operators and mobile food operators (“Respondents”) to manage and operate a high quality carousel concession (“Carousel Concession”) in the Chelsea section of Hudson River Park (the “Park”). The Trust is looking for innovative proposals from Respondents who can demonstrate substantial experience in the operation of a carousel and provide quality food, beverage, and snack options by operating up to two (2) mobile concession unit that enhances the Park visitor experience, engage both neighborhood residents and tourists alike, and generate income to the Trust.

Premises: Western end of Pier 62 within Hudson River Park, including a thirty-six foot carousel (the “Carousel Building”), and 440 square feet of outdoor space immediately east of the building (the “Seating Area”), and up to two (2) locations on Pier 62 designated for the operation of two (2) mobile concession units (the “MCU”), (together, the “Premises”), offered in “as-is” condition (see annexed Exhibit A attached).

Permitted Use: Carousel concession and up to two (2) mobile concession unit.

Term: Three-years initial term ending October 31, 2027, with two (2) additional one-year renewal options.

Concession Fee: Fixed monthly fee plus a percentage of gross receipts.

Security Deposit: Two (2) months of fixed monthly fee

RFP Key Dates and Information:
RFP Released: February 7, 2025
Submission Deadline: March 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Pre-Proposal Site Visit: February 14, 2025 at 11:30am
Meeting location at Pier 62 Carousel (see map in attached Overview document).

RSVP to 2025CarouselRFP@hrpt.ny.gov by February 12, 2025

Question Submission Deadline: February 21, 2025; submit all questions to 2025CarouselRFP@hrpt.ny.gov

Question Response Deadline: February 26, 2025 (via Trust web site at http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/about-us/bids-business-opportunities )

Proposal Submissions: by hand, express mail, other nationally known overnight courier and/or via e-mail to 2025CarouselRFP@hrpt.ny.gov