RFP to Lease Spaces for Mobile Vending Operations at Gateway National Recreation Area

SUMMARY OF LEASING OPPORTUNITY

This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides the opportunity for any interested individual or organization, hereinafter referred to as “Offeror” to submit proposals to the National Park Service (NPS, ‘Lessor’) to lease NPS property at Gateway National Recreation Area for a Commercial Use under the following general terms and conditions.

The selected Offerors (Offeror, ‘you’, ‘your’) will have exclusive negotiation rights to enter a Lease(s) based on the attached Sample Lease (See Attachment A). Elements of your proposal may be incorporated into the Lease(s) at Lessor’s discretion.

Overview of Property Offered for Lease

The facilities for lease are located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. The premises include areas such as concrete pads at multiple locations, as well as portions of Beach Plazas and other locations identified by NPS suitable for watercraft and equipment rentals. As water hook-ups and drainage are not available, Lessees will be responsible for providing sufficient water for operations and disposing of gray & wastewater offsite in accordance with NPS policy. Electricity may be available at specific sites. In the event electricity is not provided, gas or propane generators may be permitted in connection with mobile operations.

Limited storage space may be available at an additional cost in Lot E to support Lessees’ operations.

Use of Property

The Offered Leases will authorize use and occupancy of government land and facilities in connection with the sale of food/beverage/convenience items, non-motorized watercraft, non-motorized bicycle rentals, and beach equipment rentals. One Lease will be offered for each lot (e.g. lot D2, lot D3, etc.) shown below. The sale of alcohol is PROHIBITED at all locations.

Use Types

The following types of services will be considered in the following locations.

Hot and/or Cold Food: Lots D2 and D3

This may include a variety of hot foods including but not...